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$2 million to reward outstanding  contributions to student learning in  Australia’s universities

10 July 2006

More than 200 academic and professional support staff in  Australia’s universities have been recognised for their teaching  excellence in higher education.

The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher  Education has today announced the winners of the Carrick  Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, with  particular credit being paid to the Universities of Melbourne, New  England, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and  Wollongong - all of whom received more than nine awards.

The Carrick Citations, awarded for the first time this year, are part  of the Australian Government’s expanded programme of national  awards designed to recognise and reward teaching excellence in  the higher education sector.

“These Citations acknowledge and celebrate the vital contribution  made by individuals and teams to the quality of student learning,  from undergraduate teaching to research supervision,” Minister  Bishop said.

“They recognise a range of academic and professional support staff  who are acknowledged by their colleagues as making an enormous  difference to the learning experiences of their students.

“I congratulate the winners on their outstanding contribution to  student learning.”

Over $2 million in prize money will be presented to the Citation  winners at five regional ceremonies to be held during August in  Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Each winner  receives $10,000.

The Carrick Institute was established in 2004 to be a focal point  for the enhancement of learning and teaching in Australian  universities. It will receive $26 million annually from the Australian





Government to manage its competitive grants and awards  schemes.

Please see attachment for a full list of winners. For further  information, go to: http://www.carrickinstitute.edu.au/

Applications have also been invited for the Carrick Awards for  Australian University Teaching. For further details contact  Professor Richard Johnstone, Carrick Institute for Learning and  Teaching in Higher Education: 02 8667 8500



Media Contacts:  Ms Bishop’s Office: Murray Hansen 0417 886 155  Dept of Education, Science & Training: Natalie Cooper 02 6240  7300



2006 CARRICK CITATION AWARDS by INSTITUTION

Australian Catholic University

z Ms Peta Drury, Ms Jennifer Hardy, Ms Astrid Frotjold

For successfully assisting undergraduate students to identify  as nurses through the development of the Virtual Health  Environment.   z Dr Peta Goldburg

For engaging and motivating pre-service and in-service  religion teachers through their Critically Engaging Creative  Arts (CECA) approach.   z A/Prof Peter Howard, A/Prof Peter Bastian, A/Prof

Michael Griffith, Dr Graham English, Dr Ross Keating  For transformational teaching and learning contributions  within an unique Australian community-based tertiary  education program for homeless and marginalised people   z Dr Anthony Stokes

For an outstanding contribution to teaching and the  promotion of learning in economics for university students  and the wider educational community.   z Dr Theda Thomas, Mr Tim Davis, Mrs Alanah

Kazlauskas   For development of, and research into, a rich, discipline-based approach to assessment that assists undergraduate  information systems students to enhance their thinking  skills.   z Dr Maureen Walsh

For a creative and sustained contribution to the field of  literacy teacher education for university students and the  wider educational community.   z Ms Nereda White, Mr Evan Harris

For exemplary and sustained effort in providing a supportive  and constructive environment enabling Indigenous student  learning in "away from base" education progra Ms

The Australian National University

z Dr Paul Chen

For stimulating and effective teaching in large, compulsory,  economics courses by engaging students using imaginative

presentations, well-organised structure, clarity, and  enthusiasm.   z Dr John Close

For the integration of undergraduate students, over an eight  year period, into a cutting edge research environment in  atomic physics.   z Dr Christopher Forth

For developing innovative and effective multimedia  techniques for the research-driven teaching of European and  American cultural history   z Dr Paul Francis

For the development of widely-used role-playing games that  teach astrophysics while giving students a sense of  involvement in cutting edge astrophysical research.   z Prof Rosemary Martin

For leadership in teaching through a sustained record of  innovation in enquiry-based learning and assessment, and  for creation of a supportive learning environment.   z Mr John Reid

For an innovative field research program that engages  student artists with landscape, communities and  environmental agencies to inspire creative works for  environmental sustainability strategies.   z Dr Barbara Van Leeuwen

For the design and delivery of innovative biotechnology  courses incorporating ethical, scientific and legal issues  raised by such new technologies.   z Ms Susan West

For an innovative approach to music education, focusing on  the social and community benefits of shared music-making,  developing both teachers' and their students musicianship.

Bond University

z A/Prof Keith Duncan, Dr Ray McNamara, Mrs Tanya

Merrotsy, Mr Michael Fraser, Mrs Hana Kosik  For developing an e-enabled program relevant to Japanese  Executive MBAs that promote peer interaction, personalised  development and facilitates engagement   z A/Prof Caroline Fewster

For the development of innovative, collaborative approaches  to student learning in the field of Children's services.   z Dr Amy Kenworthy-U'Ren

For significant contribution to management education  through scholarly activities, with a particular emphasis on  increasing theoretical and practical integration of service  learning pedagogy

Central Queensland University

z Mrs Jennifer Simpson

For creating an inspirational learning and teaching  environment that instils marginalised learners with the self-confidence, skills and knowledge to embark on a university  education.

Charles Darwin University

z Dr Lindsay Hutley, Dr Penny Wurm, Dr Keith

McGuinness, Dr Diana Pearson, Dr Samantha

Setterfield  An engaging, flexible postgraduate program, focussing on  tropical Australia and building skills and understandings for

regional professionals in authentic learning contexts.   z Dr Keith McGuinness

teaching the whole person: learning-centred partnership in  statistics   z Ms Barbara White, Ms Jodi Tutty

For creating learning environments using mobile, wireless  technologies that enable diverse cohorts of students to  develop a critical mastery of the discipline knowledge and  skills.

Charles Sturt University

z Dr Danny Bedgood, Jr, Dr Paul Prenzler, Dr Andrea

Bishop, Mr William Adlong, Dr Danielle Ryan  For development, examination and dissemination of a  reflective practice model leading to good practice in  improving student learning environment.   z Dr Mir Rabiul Islam

For engaging students in their learning and enhancing  student satisfaction through innovative and comprehensive  on-line teaching of psychology at a regional university.   z Ms Heather Latham, Ms Margaret Hamilton, Ms Jan

Manners   For excellence in the development and evaluation of an  outreach model facilitation access and success at university  for groups suffering educational and social disadvantages.   z A/Prof David McKinnon, Ms Lena Danaia, Mrs Vicki

Parkes   For building innovative primary science classroom practice  through pre-service teacher immersion in a problem-based,  collaborative learning experience.

Curtin University of Technology

z Miss Beena Giridharan

For excellence in embedding enthusiasm, passion and self-reflection in learning and teaching in diverse cultural  contexts   z Mr Trevor Goddard

For enabling an international multi disciplinary health and  development learning experience that enhances personal,  professional and clinical skills and cultural awareness of  health science students   z Dr Linda Pelliccione

For the creation and modelling of innovative uses of  technology in the development of critical and reflective  teachers - confident in their application of technology   z Dr Glenda Raison

For excellence in the development and implementation of  literacy education programs for pre-service teachers   z Dr Reena Tiwari

For developing a cross-disciplinary and integrative approach  to teaching urban theory and design - blurring the  boundaries between class room and the 'real world'  experience   z A/Prof Bert Veenendaal, Ms Elizabeth-Kate Gulland,

Mr Duncan Hall   For fostering and supporting academic staff in the

development and promotion of online and interactive learning  resources to engage students in their learning

Deakin University

z Dr Caroline Chan, A/Prof Ross Smith

For excellence in postgraduate education in the area of  Supply Chain Management, in particular by addressing  industry needs through the development of innovative  eLearning strategies   z Prof Philip Clarke

For outstanding leadership in course design, development  and delivery that has expanded the accessibility of legal  education and enhanced graduate outcomes   z Mr Jeremy Ham

For the innovative use of digital media supporting  experiential learning to enhance connections between theory  and practice in Architecture and Construction Management   z Dr Christopher Hickey

For leadership, innovation and scholarship in the provision of  teaching and learning practices that foster student  engagement, at the postgraduate and undergraduate level   z Dr John McWilliams, Dr John Nagy, Prof Tanya

Castleman   For leadership in the development of a Community of  Practice to achieve excellence in postgraduate management  residential schools   z Dr Kim Vincs

For the development of innovative curriculum in dance,  interactive digital technologies and cross-disciplinary arts-science collaboration   z Dr John White

For leadership and teaching focusing on the development of  generic and practical skills in environmental science students  through a fun, stimulating and engaging environment

Edith Cowan University

z Mr Alistair Campbell

For the development and successful implementation of a  highly innovative application of technology that enhances the  experiences and outcomes of assessment for students and  teachers   z Dr Trudi Cooper

For enhancement of quality of student learning through  systematisation of portfolio-based assessment within  professional degree programs and dissemination of this  learning to other professional fields   z Dr Lekkie Hopkins

For developing and articulating a passionate pedagogy that  inspires students to thrive, to strive for excellence, and to  become lifelong learners   z A/Prof Stanislaw Paul Maj

For the development of 'world class' curriculum and the  design and implementation of associated 'world class'  curriculum network teaching laboratories.   z Mrs Gerrie Sherratt

For outstanding and sustained commitment to services that  enhance students' experience of university life and contribute  to the achievement of the best possible learning outcomes.   z Dr Paul Swan

For outstanding leadership in Mathematics Education,  inspiring graduates to become highly skilled committed,  passionate, and knowledgeable teachers, who make a real  difference to children's learning.   z Ms Patricia Williams

For outstanding innovation and leadership in transforming  the learning experience and outcomes of Computer and  Information Science students by an early career academic

Flinders University

z Ms Kerry Bissaker

For excellence in the design and delivery of content-specific  post-graduate programs and sustained commitment to  teachers' professional learning.   z Prof Iain Hay

For sustained leadership and scholarship dedicated to  improving the quality of geography learning and teaching  within Australia and internationally.   z Dr Mary Heath

For inclusive, accessible, supportive and inspiring teaching of  sexual assault law.   z Prof Julie Holledge, Mr Richard Back, Mr Andrew

Bailey, Mr Laurence Jennings, Ms Jennifer White  For the development of research rich undergraduate courses;  intercultural programs; and industry linked scheme for  students training to be professional actors and directors   z Mr Hugh Kearns, Ms Maria Gardiner

For a unique team approach applying the latest psychological  and educational research to enhance the quality and  effectiveness of the PhD learning experience.   z Dr Alison Russell, Dr Ingrid Scholten, Dr Paul

McCormack   For inspiring student learning in Speech Pathology through  the development and implementation of interactive computer

technologies (ICT) and other innovative approaches to  teaching.   z Prof Paul Worley, Dr david Rosenthal, Dr Lucie

Walters, Ms Pamela Stagg, Ms Heather Brimson  For development and implementation of the community  based Parallel Rural Community Curriculum, an  internationally recognised, paradigm changing medical  education program which strengthens the rural medical  workforce

Griffith University

z Dr Susana Eisenchlas, Dr Susan Trevaskes

For establishing an innovative cross-discipline Intercultural  Communication Curriculum, that develops critical thinking  skills across the Arts degree, to foster understanding and  acceptance of cultural diversity.   z Prof Ross Guest

For implementing research-led approaches to learning based  on economic theory, which contribute to the scholarship of  teaching in the discipline and inspire students to learn.   z Dr Cristina Poyatos Matas

For developing a whole person action-based research  approach to supervision of honours, postgraduate and higher  degree students to promote a balanced approach to research  learning.

z Mr Phillip Rodgers-Falk

For a holistic approach to embedding Indigenous Knowledges  in law studies curriculum   z Prof Parlo Singh

For sustained excellence in the provision of Higher Degree  Research student training and supervision in the discipline of  Education   z Ms Karen van Haeringen

For a decade of institutional leadership in providing program  information services that empower students to independently  manage their own learning and improve their learning  experience

James Cook University

z Dr Sean Connolly

For innovative, research-led teaching that fosters  quantitative, multidisciplinary approaches to the study of  biology, using mathematics as a language for ecological  systems   z Dr Ryan Daniel

For the implementation of research-driven and evidence-based innovations that reshape learning and teaching  practices for undergraduate music students   z Dr Chris Gaskett, Dr Philip Musumeci

For creation of industry project subjects that cultivate  practical skills for understanding problems and managing  risks, supported by collaborative tools for peer review and  reflection.   z A/Prof Tarum Sen Gupta, Ms Maggie Grant, A/Prof

Richard Murray, Dr Andrew McKenzie, Ms Kristen  Harrison  For developing an evidence-based approach to rural teaching  for medical students that is integrated geographically and  across the course, and closely connected to industry   z A/Prof William Warren

For excellence in the creation of innovative curricula and the  development of imaginative video-based resources for  enhanced first year student engagement   z Ms Lisa Westcott

For engaging Law students in a regional university in the  experience of being lawyers through innovation in curriculum  resources and assessment   z Dr Hilary Whitehouse

For leadership in the strategic promotion, development and  fostering of science education and environmental education  as twenty-first century curriculum in far north Queensland

La Trobe University

z Dr John Banks

For persistent, student-learning focused curriculum  development which enables non-maths students to build  mathematical models for specific applications using a small  core of mathematical concepts.   z Dr Caroline Chanock

For transforming insights gained from work with individual  students into an innovative integrated program of academic  skills development across a diverse Arts Faculty.   z Ms Beverley Forsyth, Ms Heather Hulett, Ms Susan

Porter, Ms Jill Stokes, Ms Christine Wanklyn

For an effective and engaging program that contributes to  new nursing students' understanding of researching  information sources, academic literature and scholarly  writing across five campuses.   z Dr Elizabeth Johnson

For the development of innovative learning tools to teach  graduate and discipline-specific skills and to encourage deep  learning.   z Ms Mary Anne Noone, Ms Judith Dickson, Ms Elizabeth

Curran   For enhancing students' understanding of ethical and  professional responsibilities in a deep learning experience  that links classroom learning with legal practice.   z Prof Eleanor Wertheim

For creating learning opportunities that enable students in  professional courses to effectively meet the challenges of  their professional and personal lives.

Macquarie University

z Prof John Croucher

For inspiring thousands of students for over thirty years with  an excellent ability to communicate ideas and making  outstanding contributions to learning and teaching practice   z A/Prof Peter Petocz

For enhancing learning and teaching in the discipline of  statistics through scholarly investigations into students' ideas  about statistics and learning and their pedagogical  application.   z Mr David Spencer

For enthusing students to love learning the law and for  motivating them to maximise their potential by providing a  framework for learning excellence.   z A/Prof Leonie Tickle

For the creation of innovative learning resources and  assessment tasks that enhance student learning and develop  skills in presentation, research, teamwork and professional  judgement.

Monash University

z Dr Susan Edwards

For the design and implementation of innovative and  reflective teaching practices in Undergraduate Teacher  Education that motivate, inspire and support student  learning.   z Ms Nell Kimberley

For leading by example and addressing student learning  needs through the development of innovative faculty-wide  transition programs and resources   z Prof Steven James Langford

For engaging students with the world of Chemistry through  inspirational teaching, and displaying leadership in  responding to the national needs of chemical science  education.   z Dr Ramesh Rajan

For stimulating and guiding students to become independent,  reflective and critical learners by creating a high-quality,  interactive learning environment for larger classes.   z Dr Bronwyn Stocks

For developing and delivering an innovative art history

subject incorporating historic sites and original artworks as a  pedagogical focus within and overseas study program.   z Dr Kok-Soo Teoh

For engaging students in active learning through innovative  industrial-based projects and effective teaching approaches  leading to excellent learning outcomes in first year  engineering students.

Murdoch University

z Ms Geraldine Box

For sustained commitment to equity students through the  development and administration of enabling programs and  innovative support services, and providing on going support  for equity students   z Dr Christine Creagh

For excellence and passion in establishing and maintaining  and outstanding learning environment for her students   z Dr Julia Hobson

For specialist expertise in the design, development and  teaching of support programs for postgraduate students  (both research and by course work) at Murdoch University.   z A/Prof Lorraine Marshall

For innovation, sustained refinement and leadership in the  integration of generic skills and content in first year  Foundation Units between 1976 and 2006   z Dr Jennifer Mills

For the design, development and sharing of teaching  resources and implementation of workshops to enhance  professional communication and workplace skills for  veterinary students.   z Dr Angus Morrison-Saunders

For ongoing contribution to enhancing engagement,  effectiveness and efficiency in student learning.

Queensland University of Technology

z Dr Barbara Bourke

For the design and implementation of innovative interactive  resources for students of the Japanese language, optimising  opportunities for engagement.   z Mr Michael Condon, Mr Gabriel Dubler, Ms Angie Le

Prou, Ms Kerrie Wells, Mr Jason Whiting  For sustained support in experiential learning in television  news journalism providing students with industry standards  of quality in the process.   z Dr James Hogan

For developing in students new levels of understanding and  professionalism in Information Technology, and fostering a  scholarship of teaching among the academic IT community.   z Dr Marett Leiboff, Mr Mark Thomas

For the creation of innovative blended learning environments  that effectively develop and enhance critical thinking  capacities and for enlivening the learning of legal theory   z Dr Martin Murray

For sustained commitment to innovative, effective and  flexible learning resources and programs designed to suit  students' varies learning styles and professional  development needs.   z Mr Andrew Paltridge

For sustained development of innovative programs aimed at

student development both in and outside of the classroom   z Dr Graeme Pettet, Dr Troy Farrell, Dr Ross Cuthbert, Dr

Dann Mallet   For the development and implementation of flexible and  relevant learning resources in Engineering Mathematics by a  committed service teaching team aiming to improve student  learning outcomes.   z Mrs Judith Smith

For leadership in teaching and learning that promotes within  creative industries disciplines active and authentic learning  and the integration of quality online learning and assesment.

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

z Dr Iouri Belski

For the creation of innovative methodologies and imaginative  resources which help students in enhancing thinking and  problem-solving skills   z Dr Sandra Jones

For the tailored creation of innovative, authentic, virtual  situated learning environments (VSLEs) that enhance  learning in diverse business student cohorts through direct  participation in experiential learning opportunities

Southern Cross University

z A/Prof Baden Offord

Pioneering cultural studies and cultural diversity programs in  regional Australia; outstanding command of his field, and  inspiring transformative student learning.   z Dr Alison Specht

Effective application of authentic, collaborative learning in an  emerging discipline in environmental science

Swinburne University of Technology

z Prof Josie Arnold

For excellence in the pedagogy of postgraduate courses  including the PhD by artefact and exegesis and developing a-synchronous virtual materials for the Master of Arts.   z Dr Glenda Ballantyne

For the development, implementation and evaluation of  innovative teaching practices which transform social and  cultural diversity from an obstacle to learning into a  pedagogical resource   z Prof Terry Burke, Dr Kathleen Hulse, Mr Scott Ewing,

Mr Michael Pelling, Ms Robyn Timms  For initiating and delivering Australia's only postgraduate  courses in Housing Management and Policy strongly  underpinned by applied research, and in a creative and  enterprising manner.   z Ms Nanette Carter, Mr Ray Graham, Mr Tony Ward, Mr

Anthony Elliott, Ms Lynette Zeeng  For the creation of innovative and industry-relevant  programs in design that utilise experiential project-based  learning experiences incorporating teamwork, peer learning  and individual outcomes   z Ms Natalie Ebenreuter, A/Prof Stephen Huxley, Ms

Nicole Wragg, Mr Bill Trikojus, Mr James Marshall  For excellence in the delivery of dynamic and informative

online educational resources that meet student needs for an  intuitive, engaging and flexible learning environment   z Ms Nicolette Lee

For institutional leadership, expertise and commitment to  reflective practice in the development of innovative  programs supporting student learning in Design.   z Dr Marylou Molphy

For ongoing strong commitment to pedagogical innovation in  learning and teaching through active review and design of  subjects, syllabus and delivery methods.

The University of Adelaide

z Dr Ben Cazzolato

For the development of innovative and engaging approaches  to teaching and assessing control theory in order to  stimulate independent learning and critical thinking.   z Dr Anna Chur-Hansen

For outstanding contributions to research and literature  related to the education of health professionals, which have  benefited the learning experiences of students locally,  nationally and internationally.   z Dr Mark Jaksa

For the creation of innovative teaching resources that reflect  enthusiasm for and a command of the field and that lead to  enhanced student understanding of the principles of  geotechnical engineering.   z A/Prof Amanda Le Couteur

For excellence in teaching and for institutional leadership in  promoting student-centred learning in the discipline of  Psychology   z A/Prof Holger Maier

For sustained contributions to the development and  promotion of online situational learning for the development  of graduate attributes.   z Dr Joy McEntee

For modelling an "infectious enthusiasm" for learning and  teaching as a stimulating and emotionally rewarding  experiences, inspiring both learners and teachers over a ten  year period.   z A/Prof David Paton

For the provision of resources and curricula that result in  experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate  students in the environmental sciences.

University of Canberra

z A/Prof Anne Campbell

For motivating transnational postgraduate students and  providing them with the skills and experience needed to  become independent learners.   z Dr Nancy FitzSimmons

For the development of inquiry-based learning in  introductory biology in response to the needs of diverse  students.   z Dr Christine Kilham, Prof Tony Shaddock, Dr Joe

Murik, Mr Tony Spinks, Mr Gary Woolley  For promoting lifelong learning and reflective practice via  graduate opportunities for networking, information  exchange, research and community engagement for  professional teachers assisting students with disabilities.

z Mr Bruce Lines, Ms Jenny Coggins, Mr David Formica

For innovation and collaboration across three work units, in  enhancing student learning by supporting articulation  pathways between University of Canberra and Canberra  Institute of Technology.

The University of Melbourne

z A/Prof Philip Batterham

For an exceptional record in the supervision, support and  career mentoring of research higher degree students that  has led to outstanding graduate outcomes.   z Dr Jamie Evans

For sustained commitment to improving the learning  outcomes and student engagement in a first year  engineering subject.   z Ms Tammie Goates

For creating a library learning centre where the academic  and emotional needs of every student are recognised and  supported, and the learning community is celebrated.   z A/Prof Robert Kemm

For excellence in teaching through over a decade of  sustained innovation and evaluation of computer-assisted  learning for small group collaborative student activities.   z Prof Tim Linsey

For sustained commitment to the supervision of RHD  students researching Asian Legal systems and institutional  leadership in improving the learning experience of  international RHD students.   z Dr Kay Margetts

For the creation and use of imaginative ICT-based  curriculum resources for actively engaging students, from  large classes, in individual and collaborative learning.   z Dr Patricia McLean

For national leadership in creating outstanding policies and  resources resulting in significant improvement in the  experience of students from diverse backgrounds,  particularly those with disabilities.   z Prof Alistair Moffat

For sustained teaching excellence over two decades, for  involvement in transition programs for new students and  new staff, and for leadership in educational administration.   z Ms Sandra Uren

For generating student enthusiasm and creating effective  approaches to learning by initiating and coordinating the  integration of theory and practical classes in microbiology  and immunology.

The University of New England

z Dr Donna Lee Brien

For consistently providing outstanding student learning  outcomes since 1998 by harnessing the input of research-teaching nexus and service activities in creative and  professional writing.   z A/Prof Jeremy Bruhl, Adjunct A/Prof Greg

Edgecombe, Adjunct A/Prof George (Buz) Wilson,  Adjunct A/Prof Karen Wilson, Adjunct A/Prof Peter  Wison  For inspiring students' learning and appreciation of  systematics through a unique integrated research-driven

program devised and delivered by researchers from three  premier Australian research institutions.   z Dr Jennifer Clark

Sustained commitment to achieving the highest quality  student learning in Modern History by consciously teaching  critical thinking skills in innovative and creative ways   z Ms Julie Godwin, Ms Winifred Belmont, Ms Robyn

Muldoon, Ms Helen Pendreigh   For sustained excellence in creating an inclusive first year  learning community with outstanding developmentally

appropriate learning opportunities for individuals within  specific disciplines   z Ms Julia Leong

For the creation of internationally recognised online tutorials  on information literacy which enhance students' study,  research and life-long learning.   z Ms Linley Lloyd

For sustained and highly effective distance education, using  constructive learning activities in innovative assessment  tasks with scaffolded feedback to develop independent,  critically reflexive disciplines.   z Ms Frances Quinn, Ms Julie Godwin, Ms Robyn

Muldoon, Ms Tammy Ryan, Ms Ingrid Wijeyewardene  For exemplary, innovative support of non-traditional  students, which has effectively and respectfully enhanced  their engagement with higher education and its academic  literacies   z Dr Nicholas Reid

For leadership in online education in linguistics and applied  linguistics generally, and for developing innovative and  inspirational online resources for teaching about Australia's  indigenous languages.   z Mr Ian Telford

For inspiring and enthusing students to excellence in botany,  and independent and life-long learning in science through  passionate and dedicated teaching in a voluntary capacity.   z Mr Ian Truswell

For sustained excellence in support of effective student  learning in distance education through the application of  learning-centred technical expertise in videoconferencing.

The University of New South Wales

z Mr Rick Bennett, Mr Simon McIntyre

For pioneering internationally recognised best practice in  online education in the creative arts and design   z Mr Richard Buckland

For inspirational teaching in computer science that rekindles  students' childhood love of learning and communicates the  joy of creative and rigorous thinking.   z Ms Shirley Carlon

For ongoing innovation in curriculum development and the  creation of peer support mechanisms for off campus  students, to inspire, engage and personally develop  students.   z Dr Dominic Fitzsimmons, Dr Ian Collinson, Dr Monica

Kerretts, Mr Geoff Quick, Ms Shivaun Weybury  For motivating students to develop their own academic skills  individually and collaboratively and critically applying these  skills across varying disciplines by using individual peer-to-peer learning.

z Mr George Hatsidimitris

For displaying leadership in the development of exciting and  engaging learning and teaching spaces and online multimedia  resources in physics.   z Dr Frances Miley

For a radical and sustained approach to inspiring, engaging  and challenging Defence students to learn accounting.   z Ms Suzanne Mobbs

For an excellent and sustained contribution to the  development of self directed learning and critical evaluation  in medical students, through the strategic promotion of  information literacy.   z Dr Carmen Moran

For sustained leadership in shaping staff and student centred  learning and teaching policies in a research intensive  university   z Dr Noel Whitaker, Dr Will Rifkin, Dr Helen Dalton, Ms

Michelle Kofod   For providing leadership through a collaborative approach to  development and implementation of policy curriculum  change, and best practices in teaching assessment,

evaluation and professional development.

The University of Newcastle

z A/Prof Behdad Moghtaderi

For the successful convergence of a student-centred and  vertically integrated approach to design in Engineering.   z Dr Philip Morgan

For bringing a unique, scholarly, and inspiring approach to  teaching physical education to primary school preservice  teachers, and providing evidence of its impact and  effectiveness.

The University of Queensland

z A/Prof Stephen Adkins

For 18 years of exemplary supervision and support of  postgraduate research students with a non English speaking  background in the field of Agricultural Science.   z A/Prof Shaun Collin

For the development and implementation of an intense,  research-led, field-based course to enhance both domestic  and international student learning in theoretical and practical  neurobiology.   z Dr Sarah Derrington

For sustained commitment to an innovative learning  experience designed to develop an international perspective  on Maritime Law for students' from Australian and overseas  universities.   z Ms Wendy Fitzmaurice, Mr Alex Rohan, Ms Fiona

Stroud, Ms Marissa Takahashi, Ms Liz Reaves  For targeted provision of information Technology training  programmes to meet specific student needs at all stages of  their academic career.   z Dr Massimo Gasparon

For a decade of commitment to the enhancement of teaching  quality and student experience, and to the education of  professional geologists and Earth Sciences.   z Dr Madan Gupta

For the enhancement of student performance through

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innovative cooperative learning strategies and fostering a  supportive environment for peer and self-assessment.   z Mr Paul Harnett, Dr Nancy Pachana, Dr Kate Sofranoff,

Dr Ruth Bouma, Ms Suzanne Doyle  For leadership in the design and implementation of a  program of feedback for postgraduate clinical psychology  students to enhance core competencies in clinical practice.   z Dr Marie Kavanagh, Mr Nick Baker, Mr Robert Wood

For leadership of a mentoring program that supports  transition and collaborative learning for first year students at  a regional campus, and engages students in the community.   z Dr Barbara Maenhaut

For outstanding contributions to the development of  innovative teaching methods and resources that address the  difficulties faced by students in first year mathematics.   z Ms Louise McCuaig

For the design and delivery of innovative health promoting  pedagogies that increase the efficacy of health and personal  development education in schools.

University of South Australia

z Dr Graham Dodd

For sustained commitment and innovative leadership in the  development and implementation of student-centred  programs in human movement and physical education   z A/Prof Julie Mills

For outstanding contributions to student equity and diversity  and to project-based learning in engineering education.   z Mr David Morris

For innovative and effective approaches to architectural  education through student-centred learning in the design  and construction of real building projects.   z Prof Andrew Nafalski, Ms Zorica Nedic, Mr Jan

Machotka, A/Prof Ozdemir Gol, A/Prof kevin  McDermott  For sustained and successful innovation in active and

relevant student-centred learning and a marked contribution  to the scholarship of education.   z Dr Kathryn Paige, Dr David Lloyd, Ms Cathryn

Hammond, Mr Mike Chartres   For sustained innovation in transdisciplinary approaches to  the teaching and learning of science, mathematics and  society and environment education to preservice teachers.   z Dr Martin Shanahan, Dr Jan Meyer, Mr Paul Kershaw,

Mr Ken Adams   For sustained excellence in the scholarship of building  metalearning capacity in first-year students and developing  their independent learning by enhancing their capacity.

University of Southern Queensland

z Ms Lynn Brodie, A/Prof John Worden, A/Prof Mark

Porter, Mr Peter Gibbings   Educating Engineers for the 21st Century - successfully  designing and delivering the world's first Problem-Based  Learning course for distance engineering students.   z Dr Lorelle Burton

For excellence in developing nationally recognised teaching  practices and resources that inspire first-year students to  actively engage in learning processes and develop critical

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thinking skills.   z Prof Gerard Fogarty

For 18 years' sustained commitment to enhancing training  standards, teaching quality, and research supervision in  departments and schools of psychology across Australia.   z A/Prof Andrew Hoey

For sustaining excellence and facilitating as effective learning  environment by providing context and demonstrating  relevance for biomedical students and nursing students.   z Dr Jill Laurence, Ms Eleanor Kiernan

For sustained excellence and commitment to students'  engagement, transition and learning in first year  communication courses.

The University of Sydney

z Dr Amani Ahmed, Dr Rosina Mladenovic, Dr Tai Peseta

For excellence in the leadership, design and implementation  of a faculty-wide tutor development program.   z Dr Diane Collins

For sustained enrichment of and support for student learning  within a specialist music degree program.   z Ms Hannah Forsyth, Dr Jenny-Ann Toribio, Prof Richard

Whittington, Ms Meg Vost   For the development of an innovative, holistic curriculum and  learning environment for relevant postgraduate education in

veterinary public health.   z A/Prof Jennie Hodgson, Dr Jacqui Norris

Development of an innovative, clinically-applied Veterinary  Microbiology course that provides constructive and collegial  learning environments for developing evidence-based, critical  thinking skills in undergraduates.   z A/Prof Michelle Lincoln, Dr Sue McAllister, A/Prof

Alison Ferguson, A/Prof Lindy McAllister   For the development of a valid and reliable national  workplace competency assessment for speech pathology  students.   z Dr Kathleen O'Loughlin, Ms Frances Everingham, Dr

Gary Lee, Mr Stuart Newman, Ms Maureen Ahern  For a decade of provision of high quality, innovative and  culturally appropriate off shore health professional education  programs in Singapore.   z Dr Stephen Robertson

For the creation of innovative units of study and resources  that engage students in research and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.   z Dr Lesley Scanlon

For Excellence in the development, implementation and  facilitation of a faculty-wide transition program for first year  students.

University of Tasmania

z Mr Richard Dearden

For leadership in developing partnerships between the  Library and Faculty to promote information literacy skills.  These skills help students to become independent lifelong  learners.   z Dr Samantha Hardy

Engagement and contextualised teaching methods, with a  particular emphasis on the application of applied skills to

legal doctrine.

University of Technology Sydney

z Dr Christopher Bajada

For the development of innovative and imaginative resources  and approaches to engaging first year students within a large  class setting.   z Dr Sara Denize, Mr Paul Burke, Mr Luke Greenacre, Mr

Jonathan Pratt   For exemplary team teaching that improved students'  learning, engagement, and environment in a large  enrolment, first-year compulsory Business statistics subject.   z Mr Steve Murray, Dr Dikai Liu, Dr Vladimir Lasky, Dr Kit

Ka Fung, Dr Lothar Weber  For significant enhancement of practical learning experiences  in engineering education through innovation development of

remotely accessible laboratories   z Dr Kevin Suffern

For inspiring a generation of students to achieve excellence  and success in the visual effects industry, world wide.

University of the Sunshine Coast

z Dr Gary Crew

For leadership in the creation and ongoing development of a  professionally productive Creative Writing department in a  new regional university.   z Dr Maria Raciti

For creating a successful relational learning environment for  Business students of all abilities

The University of Western Australia

z Ms Gina Barron

For sustained commitment to the support of students that  has enhanced the student experience at both an individual  and institutional level.   z Dr Timothy Colmer

For excellence in teaching and collaborative leadership to  enhance the student experience, particularly within the  faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.   z Mr Phil Hancock

For providing effective leadership within the accounting  discipline, as an effective and excellent teacher and in roles  to mentor and develop academic colleagues.   z Dr Salo Juniper

For sustained, excellent and innovative contributions to  student development and support that improve the quality of  student learning and enhance students' experience of  university   z A/Prof Fiona Lake

For educational leadership in enhancing the training of  doctors, by curriculum development and through  implementation of a national staff development programme  by clinicians.   z A/Prof Jane Long

For creating and implementing university-wide educational  programs and policies designed to improve learning and  foster critical engagement among students, from pre-

university to postgraduate level   z Dr Beverley McNamara

For discipline, faculty and institution-wide leadership in  developing flexible delivery, academic literacy and ethical  scholarship in first year programs   z Prof Geoff Riley

For an outstanding and enduring contribution to student  learning through a focus on respect for students and a  learner-centred approach in the classroom   z A/Prof Sally Sandover

For leadership in innovative curriculum development and  teaching excellence

University of Western Sydney

z Ms Barbara Alysen, Ms Asha Chand

For sustained commitment to vocationally-oriented, ethically-informed student learning and industry engagement by  undergraduate journalism students.   z Dr Josephine Milne-Home

Design and implementation of strategies to enhance student  engagement through authentically aligned assessment  strategies that foster independent learning and professional  outcomes.   z Ms Lee Zakrzewski, Dr Rosalind Bye, Dr Catherine

Cook, Dr Annie McCluskey, Ms Julia Bowman  Sustained contribution to engaged health student learning  through innovative curricula, assessment and self directed

approaches to life long learning that has been formally  recognised.

University of Wollongong

z Prof Stephen Dinham

Pivotal leadership in the teaching profession, linking teaching  educators, professional bodies and practitioners through his  research, award structures (QTA) and policy guidance on key  committees.   z Dr Julie Kiggins

Collaborative research, design, development, implementation  and ongoing evaluation of the Knowledge Building  Community (KBC) Program: an integrated teaching model  with a problem-based curriculum.   z Dr Brett Lemass

Practical books on design and management for engineering  students and professionals, coupled with low cost workbooks  that combine engineering theory and tutorial exercises.   z A/Prof Roger Lewis

Leadership in subject design in physics, informed by high  professional standing, research accomplishments and the  creative pursuit of effective (as judged by evaluation)  teaching innovations.   z Ms Judith Marychurch

For excellence and innovation in assessment to engender  authentic experiences to instil strong professional skills in  forensic accounting and evidence law students via experience  in authentic courtroom simulations.   z Dr A. Wendy Russell

Exploring boundaries to profile Science in a transdisciplinary  context, support student development of generic skills and  facilitate faculty resource sharing.

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z A/Prof Gerry Turcotte

For facilitating student engagement in the Arts through  respect for students, the design of creative assessment and  collaboration with a network of professional peers.   z Dr Lejla Vrazalic

Leadership in learning and teaching, achieved through  networking, organization, collaborative design and  development of resources and workshops for staff and  students in Dubai.   z Ms Moira Williamson

Curriculum development in the Master of Science (Midwifery)  to promote evidence-based practice and research and  enhance student-practitioner interaction.

Victoria University

z Dr Dennis Hemphill

For a decade of institutional leadership in curriculum  development and educational support for student learning in  the faculty of Human Development   z A/Prof Steve Selig

For sustained passion, vision, creativity, energy and  engagement in the leadership of a postgraduate Program  that is under a continuous cycle of review and improvement.





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