There were two rounds of 2007 Vice-Chancellor's Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
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Academic Division |
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Ms Debbie Booth, Mr Michael Carr, Ms Susan Day, Ms Helen Lloyd, Ms Ann Stokes For an innovative online tutorial widely acclaimed for enhancing the student experience by simplifying the learning of a complex program |
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Faculty of Business and Law |
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Dr Kym Cowley For the development of first year assessment frameworks that lay the building blocks for excellent higher level learning skills and academic integrity in first year university learners |
| Faculty of Education and Arts | |
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Dr Kathryn Holmes, Mr Gavin Little For the development of a mathematics teacher retraining program designed to produce reflective practitioners, capable of teaching a diverse range of students in an engaging manner |
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Dr Philip Matthias For developing a vibrant and creative culture of choral and organ music to provide a stimulating learning environment through the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir |
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Dr Christo Moskovsky For building an international applied linguistic learning community through research-led teaching, individualised feedback, and advanced online delivery |
| Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment | |
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Dr Graham Brewer For long-term commitment to developing and implementing context-specific student-centred teaching and assessment strategies that develop students as transdisciplinary problem-solvers and reflective practitioners |
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Dr Huilin Ye For an academia-industry collaborative teaching approach to introducing industry practice to software engineering students leading to enhanced professional skills required for them to work in industry |
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Faculty of Health |
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Dr David Newby For the introduction of evidence-based practice in Community pharmacy by developing critical evaluation skills and a systematic approach to the management of minor illnesses |
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Dr Jennifer Schneider For development of video and audiovisual material to motivate students and improve student engagement and learning in Pharmaceutics practicals for Pharmacy students |
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Faculty of Science and Information Technology |
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Jeffrey McGee For an outstanding contribution to improved student learning in environmental policy through adoption of an innovative, student-centred approach to Mr |
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Dr Marian Radny For improvements to student learning in introductory Physics courses through an integrated approach based on outside-class learning environment, peer activity laboratory, and on-line assessment |
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| Faculty of Business and Law | |
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Dr John Anderson School of Law Providing a motivational clinical learning experience through the court observation placement program which effectively engages first year law students and incrementally enhances their learning. |
| Faculty of Education and Arts | |
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Assoc Prof David Gamage School of Education Outstanding leadership and scholarship in developing excellent and cutting edge courses and a program in leadership and management in education. |
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Prof Jenny Gore and Assoc Prof James Ladwig The Centre for Professional Learning in Education School of Education The development of conceptual frameworks and resources that have transformed teaching and learning in teacher education and received outstanding recognition from the profession. |
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Dr Alistaire Rolls and Ms Marie Laure Vuaille-Barcan School of Humanities and Social Sciences Revitalising a small discipline through intensive teamwork and by reaching out to multiple communities of learners. |
| Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment | |
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Ms Chris Landorf School of Architecture Sustained excellence in the development and implementation of innovative approaches to the teaching of architectural practice and management. |
| Faculty of Health | |
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Ms Tracy Levett-Jones School of Nursing and Midwifery The design and implementation of an innovative and scholarly clinical learning model that promotes the development of competence in undergraduate nursing students. |
| Ms Lorna McLellan and Mr Matthew Walsh School of Nursing and Midwifery Mr Tony Buxton School of Health Sciences Prof Dimity Pond and Dr Nayan Shah School of Medicine and Public Health An innovative multi-disciplinary approach to nurse practitioner education utilising flexible modes of delivery. |
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| Faculty of Science and Information Technology | |
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Dr Geoff MacFarlane School of Environmental and Life Sciences The use of innovative enquiry-based activities and online peer assessment which model the process of conducting scientific research to encourage a deep approach to learning. |
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Mr Greg Anderson, Ms Katie Battiston, Ms Vicki Picasso, Ms Alison Rigby & Ms Marion Wilson University Libraries The Auchmuty Information Common: innovation and excellence in a 24 x 7 learning environment which inspires and enhances quality learning outcomes for our students. |
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Ms Sarah O'Shea The Centre for Teaching and Learning Effectively and innovatively responding to the academic support needs of a diverse student population by providing an integrated model of learner support. |
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Ms Cathy Stone Deputy Academic Registrar, Student Support Services Enhancing student engagement and improving the student experience by leading the development and expansion university-wide of a First Year Experience initiative. |
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Dr Philip Morgan School of Education Faculty of Education and Arts For bringing a unique, scholarly and inspiring approach to teaching physical education to primary school pre-service teachers, and providing evidence of its impact and effectiveness |
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A/Prof Behdad Moghtaderi School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment For the successful convergence of a student-centred and vertically integrated approach to design in Engineering |
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Dr Debbie Plath School of Humanities and Social Science Faculty of Education and Arts For bold, innovative teaching that inspires the personal and professional development of social work students |
| Mr Greg Preston School of Education Faculty of Education and Arts For excellence in the implementation and encouragement of innovative computer-based approaches to the enhancement of learning |
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A/Prof Anthony Williams School of Architecture and Built Environment Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment For the implementation of student-centred learning contributing to effective outcomes based education and scholarship in teaching and learning |
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Mr Willy Sher School of Architecture and Built Environment Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment For the sustained transfer of industry research and practice to the undergraduate experience of construction students |
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Dr Kevin Lyons School of Economics, Policy and Tourism Faculty of Business and Law For developing an innovative student-centred approach to advancing the career planning abilities of leisure and tourism students that empowers them to be strategic lifelong learners |
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Ms Bronwyn Bloxham Pro Vice-Chancellor's Unit Faculty of Science and IT For providing effective support, guidance and advice to students of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology enriching their self development and overall experience at University |
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Dr William Gladstone School of Environmental and Life Sciences Central Coast Campus For an outstanding contribution to student learning of practical skills for sustainable resource management |
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Dr Mark Lucock School of Environmental and Life Sciences Central Coast Campus For successfully translating leading-edge research knowledge to the classroom in a manner than enhances class enthusiasm and engagement within the field of human nutrition |
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Dr Cynthia Webster School of Business and Management Faculty of Business and Law For incorporating communication and engagement within challenging learning environments to stimulate student confidence and learning |
| Group Winners Academic Services Division CTL, Ms Vicki Picasso Auchmuty Library, Ms Ann Stokes, Ms Kai Chen, Ms Helen Lloyd, Ms Debbie Booth For the successful introduction of an information literacy program that has been internationally recognised as enhancing the student experience |
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