Annual Report - University of Southern Queensland

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Annual Report
2013
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SECTION
Introduction
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Annual Report provides a comprehensive
review of the University’s performance in 2013
and identifies future activities. The Report aims
to ensure the University meets its statutory
requirement for public reporting and remains
openly accountable to its stakeholders.
The report illustrates how USQ is pursuing its
vision in open and flexible higher education,
operating locally, nationally and globally.
It displays the University’s strong commitment
to providing educational leadership in
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, Fraser
Coast and Springfield, as well as offering
higher education opportunities nationally
and internationally. In addition, the report
confirms USQ’s position as a provider of high
quality higher education to on-campus and
online students and its dedication to continued
improvement in learning and teaching.
Opposite Page: Harmony Day is a highlight
of USQ’s calendar. The nationally acclaimed
Hello Africa performed for USQ staff,
students and wider community members.
Harmony Day promotes inclusiveness,
diversity and harmony through global
cultural displays, food and performances.
Front Cover: Shannon Williams recently
graduated from USQ’s Bachelor of
Nursing program. USQ offers flexible
study options in nursing both at an
undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing and at
the postgraduate level with the, Master of
Nursing and the Postgraduate Certificate
in Advanced Nursing Practice (Rural and
Remote) being offered, all with flexible
study options. Susan Griffiths and Natasha
Reedy are demonstrating USQ’s world class
nursing facilities that include simulated
wards that mirror hospital wards, medical
mannequins and laboratory facilities.
The report also highlights USQ’s activities
in research, innovation and engagement,
areas in which the University is committing
major investment.
Intended readers and users of the report
include current and future staff and
students, members of State Parliament,
research and other partners, business,
media and members of the public.
ANNUAL REPORT | 2013
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Letter to the Minister
Presented to Parliament by Command
The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP
Minister for Education, Training and Employment
PO BOX 15033
CITY EAST QLD 4002
17 March 2014
To The Honourable John-Paul
Langbroek MP, Minister for Education,
Training and Employment.
I am pleased to present the USQ Annual
Report 2013 and financial statements for
the University of Southern Queensland.
I certify that this Annual Report complies with:
»» the prescribed requirements of the
Financial Accountability Act 2009
and the Financial and Performance
Management Standard 2009, and
»» the detailed requirements set out in
the Annual Report Requirements for
Queensland Government agencies.
A checklist outlining the annual reporting
requirements can be found at page 148
of this annual report or accessed at
http://www.usq.edu.au/about-usq/
about-us/plans-reports.
Yours sincerely
Mr John Dornbusch
Chancellor, University of
Southern Queensland
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LETTER TO THE MINISTER
The Gumbi-Gumbi Gardens were
established at USQ Toowoomba. Local
Elders and the Mabo family joined USQ
staff and community members for
the launch of the gardens in October.
The space is a visual symbol of USQ’s
commitment to reconciliation.
Contents
Chancellor’s report 7
Vice-Chancellor’s report 8
Organisational structure 9
2013 organisational change Academic restructure 10
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Strategic plan in brief
Personalised Learning Focused Research Enriched Communities Engaged Enterprise Queensland on track 12
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Personalised Learning Innovation in education delivery
and personalised learning New and continuously improved
student support services Practical and relevant educational experience Industry linkages 15
Focused Research Strategic research priorities Focused research Building research capacity Research training and development Promoting excellence Research infrastructure Research impact Research funded by Australia’s rural
research and development corporations Key industry funding International collaboration Government-funded research collaborations 23
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Enriched Communities Contributions to Australia and its regions Educational outreach USQ’s local communities 31
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Engaged Enterprise Building the enterprise USQ’s people 37
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Strategic workforce planning Employee attraction and retention Employee performance management framework Staff development, induction, talent
management and recognition Leadership and management development Industrial and employee relations framework Flexible working arrangements
and work-life balance Other equity and diversity initiatives Continuous improvement Institutional reforms 37
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Governance and management Functions and powers The Governing Body Review USQ 8th Council USQ 9th Council USQ 9th Council elections USQ 9th Council appointments Committee strcture 44
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Senior Executive Vice-Chancellor and President Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Research and Innovation) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services)
and Chief Information Officer Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Students and Communities) Chief Financial Officer Chief operating Officer Vice-Chancellor’s Committee 50
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Academic/Legal Academic Board Legal Framework CRICOS Registration Audit and Risk Audit and Risk Committee 52
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Financial statements and appendices 58
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The late Dr Hans Kennedy was awarded
an Honorary Doctor of Science for his
world-renowned binary star observational
research. He received his Award from the
Chancellor, Mrs Bobbie Brazil (pictured)
in a special ceremony held in May.
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CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
Chancellor’s report
and a significant business owner in
the Toowoomba and Darling Downs
region, Mr Dornbusch has a strong
allegiance to USQ and a determination
to see it prosper. Council members
are confident that USQ will be in safe
and supportive hands during the five
year term of his Chancellorship.
Chancellor - Mrs Bobbie Brazil
I am pleased to report a year of
strong leadership and support by
Council for the continuing success
of the USQ community. Council
members congratulate and applaud
our students and staff whose
efforts and industry have once more
given USQ much to celebrate.
Council itself has had to ensure its
continuing corporate good health with
membership changes necessitated by the
ending of the term of the Eighth Council
of the University and the transition
to the Ninth Council. Although there
were very few changes in membership
in that transition, I sincerely thank the
three departing members for their
superior contribution to Council and the
University - Mr Graeme Stratford, Mrs
Jane Farmer and Professor Peter Terry.
I am also delighted to welcome
the new members to Council –
Mr Chris Bazley, Mr Brett Delaney,
Mrs Mary McGilvray, Mr Jim
Varghese AM and Professor Peter
Albion - and look forward to their
contribution to the very important
deliberations of Council.
As my second term as Chancellor
expires on March 6 2014 and I will
be leaving the University, Council has
appointed as the next Chancellor of
USQ the current Deputy Chancellor
Mr John Dornbusch who has done
a stellar job in that role over the past
eight years. As an alumnus of USQ
Council has also appointed
longstanding and widely respected
Council member Ms Jan Boys as
Deputy Chancellor whose experience
as a senior executive in the education
sector - both in the Toowoomba and
associated regions and in the Ipswich
and Springfield districts - is of great
value to the strategic interests of USQ.
I wish them both all the very best in
their important leadership roles.
The Higher Education sphere is not for
the faint hearted. In an environment
of changing political fortunes we
must stay alert to opportunities and
be wise with our resources. USQ
has chosen to be bold and businesslike, but also careful and caring.
A significant organisational restructure
has seen the “One University”
vision increasingly implemented
and particularly evident in the
reduction of faculties from five to
two, and 11 schools substituted
as the primary unit of academic
management. Council also endorsed
a more focused research effort with
particular emphasis on agriculture
as a research strength for USQ.
Council pays particular attention
to the workplace health and safety
environment across all campuses
including its distance delivery
obligations and particularly appreciates
the briefings at every Council meeting
by the University Safety Manager, Mr
Michael Flannery, to provide assurance
that all relevant legislative and
regulatory requirements are satisfied.
Graduation ceremonies are always
wonderful family celebrations as
we applaud the achievements of
our students and recognise the
effort and expertise of our staff and
their contribution to that student
success. This year Council has also
been pleased to award special
University honours to the following:
Dr David Woodhouse, Doctor
of the University (honoris causa)
Dr Hans Kennedy, Doctor of Science
(honoris causa)
Bishop Emeritus Bill Morris, Doctor
of the University (honoris causa)
Professor Frank Bullen, Doctor
of Engineering (honoris causa), and
Mr Roy Smith, Fellow of the University.
Council members were also
very pleased to respond to the
Queensland Government’s invitation
to review relevant Queensland
University legislation and I thank
Minister John-Paul Langbroek for
the opportunity to address some
significant matters within the USQ
Act. With the support of Council,
I collaborated with all Queensland
Chancellors in a letter of support
to the Minister on this initiative.
I thank all Council Members and the
Acting University Secretary and his team
for their professional performance and
for their support over this last year of
my Chancellorship. It has been a great
privilege – and a great responsibility.
My thanks also to the Vice-Chancellor
and all USQ staff who have demonstrated
their commitment to the continuing
growth and success of USQ.
I wish USQ and all its people
the very best of times.
Bobbie Brazil
Chancellor
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Vice-Chancellor’s report
»» Universities job website UniJobs
named USQ one of the top
five universities to work for in
Australia based on staff ratings.
The detail of this Annual Report
abounds with the achievements
of USQ’s students and staff.
Vice-Chancellor - Professor Jan Thomas
The demands and expectations
on universities continue
to grow as the operating
environment becomes more
complex and the markets for
students, both domestically and
internationally, become ever
more volatile and competitive.
In the face of these considerable
challenges it is particularly pleasing
to report that, for the first year of
operation of our refreshed Strategic
Plan, our University is continuing
to improve its performance.
As examples:
»» For the range of performance
indicators monitored by the
independent publication The
Good Universities Guide, USQ
has improved its ratings over the
past two years in areas including
teaching quality and graduate
satisfaction, and we remain one of
the top universities in the country
for graduate employability and
positive graduate outcomes.
»» USQ’s academic program portfolio
continues to be buoyant and
innovative. For example, our
flagship Master of Business
Administration (MBA) program
was named in the Top 10 list in
the 2013 Australian Financial
Review BOSS MBA Ranking.
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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
As well, USQ continues to grow and
develop. In particular, a strong and
relevant research program is essential
for maintaining a vibrant academic
culture and is core to the University
fulfilling its regional mission. This
year USQ launched the USQ Research
Plan 2013 – 2015 and has committed
significant investment to strengthen
our position as a national and global
research provider in our research
priority areas of agriculture and
the environment, resilient regions,
and digital literacies and enabling
technologies. In recognition of these
priorities, we are building on two
decades of research excellence in
areas such as agricultural engineering,
climate science, plant pathology and
agribusiness with the establishment
of the Institute for Agriculture and the
Environment. We also established a
new Institute for Regional Resilience,
which will focus on research in
areas including regional health,
well-being and infrastructure.
This year saw the full flowering of the
new USQ brand which has given a
renewed vigour to our marketing and
recruitment efforts. We continue to
consolidate our position in western
Brisbane, with ground works well
underway on a major new building
at the Springfield campus.
The University is also taking a lead
in fighting for a fair go for students
from regional Australia. This year
I have taken on the responsibility
of Deputy Chair of the Regional
Universities Network (RUN) and it is
pleasing that the first major research
grant received by the consortium
of RUN universities was a bid this
year for the development of digital
maths/science classrooms led by USQ
under the auspices of the Australian
Digital Futures Institute (ADFI).
This year has also seen the University
address some long unfinished business
in commencing the development
of a Reconciliation Action Plan. In
this work I am being advised by an
esteemed group of local Elders and
valued persons, and our engagement
with communities from across
southern Queensland, Ipswich
and Wide Bay is steadily growing.
The highly successful opening of
the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens on the
Toowoomba campus as a cultural
and educational precinct reflects
our passion to support an Australia
where Indigenous knowledges are
cherished, where the gap is closed
and where first Australians and
other Australians walk together.
I take this opportunity to thank USQ
Council for its support and guidance.
I acknowledge the members of the
8th Council for their contribution
and welcome the 9th Council to our
university community. In particular, I
acknowledge and thank our retiring
Chancellor, Mrs Bobbie Brazil. Her
leadership over the past eight years
has enabled successful navigation
through an often uncertain external
environment. Her generosity of time,
energy, intellect and commitment
has been inspiring, and her legacy
significant. She will be missed. I also
thank my colleagues across USQ
who are the foundation for our
continued success and to members
of the wider University community
whose partnership with and
contribution to USQ is greatly valued.
Jan Thomas
Vice-Chancellor and President
Organisational structure
Council
Chancellor
Academic Board
Vice Chancellor and President
Legal Services
Integrity and
Professional Conduct
Governance Office
Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Students and Communities
Research and Innovation
Academic Services and
Chief Information Officer
Faculty of Business,
Education, Law and Arts
Marketing and
Student Attraction
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
Library Services
School of Arts and
Communication
USQ International
Institute for Agriculture
and the Environment
Learning, Teaching
and Quality
School of Law and Justice
Student and
Academic Support
School of Teacher Education
and Early Childhood
Student Services
and Social Justice
School of Commerce
USQ International
Development
School of Management
and Enterprise
School of Linguistics,
Adult and Specialist Education
Faculty of Health,
Engineering and Sciences
School of Agricultural,
Computational and
Environmental Sciences
Institute for Resilient Regions
Office of Research
Office of Research
Graduate Studies
Multicultural Centre
Alumni and Advancement
Australian Centre for
Sustainable Business
and Development
Australian Centre for
Sustainable Catchments
National Centre for
Engineering in Agriculture
Centre of Excellence in
Engineering Fibre Composites
School of Psychology,
Counselling and Community
Centre for Systems Biology
School of Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering
University Services Division
Residential Colleges
School of Health,
Nursing and Midwifery
School of Civil
Engineering and Surveying
ICT Services
Financial and Business Services
Campus Services
Human Resources
Sustainable Business
Management and
Improvement
Corporate Communications
and Public Relations
Computational Engineering
and Science Research Centre
Centre for Rural and
Remote Area Health
Centre for Australian
Indigenous Knowledges
Fraser Coast Campus
Springfield Campus
Queensland College
of Wine Tourism
Open Access College
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2013 organisational change
Academic Restructure
In March 2013, USQ Council endorsed
the Faculty restructure within the
Academic Division. Following two
comprehensive, USQ wide consultation
processes, USQ Council along with the
Vice-Chancellor’s Committee approved
the plan to implement the restructure.
The formal commencement date of the
restructure was 1 July 2013, and from
that date, the restructure continues
to evolve with full implementation
to be finalised by January 2014.
The restructure was not motivated by
resource reduction or concerns with
USQ’s current viability. The intention of
the restructure was to address USQ’s
need for organisational structures that
enable consistent process interfaces
and information exchange across
the organisation, and maximise its
strategic strengths and take full
advantage of new opportunities into
the future. The implementation was
planned to minimise disturbance at the
academic discipline level unless there
was a clear case to make a change.
The restructure entailed five
Faculties being transitioned into
two ‘new’ Faculties, namely, the
Faculty of Business, Education, Law
and Arts (BELA) and the Faculty of
Health, Engineering and Sciences
(HES). Within the changed faculty
structure, the basic academic
organisational unit is a school.
Within each Faculty, the following
School structures were established.
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2013 ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE
Education, Law and Arts
»» School of Arts and Communication
»» School of Commerce
»» School of Law and Justice
»» School of Management
and Enterprise
»» School of Teacher Education
and Early Childhood
»» School of Linguistics, Adult
and Specialist Education
Faculty of Health,
Engineering and Sciences
»» School of Agricultural,
Computational and
Environmental Sciences
»» School of Civil Engineering
and Surveying
»» School of Health, Nursing
and Midwifery
»» School of Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering
»» School of Psychology,
Counselling and Community
Approximately 670 staff members
were transitioned to the new
structure. Academic staff were
aligned to Schools. Professional
staff members were aligned with
Faculties and mapped to positions
within the new consistent job stream
structure. All staff were given the
opportunity to provide feedback
on transition arrangements.
Considerable human resource
activity has revolved around filling
the senior positions. Four Associate
Dean portfolios in each Faculty have
been established to cover academic,
learning and teaching, research,
research training and student matters.
Each School has appointed School
Coordinators to coordinate the
School’s engagement with the relevant
Faculty Associate Dean portfolio areas.
A Deanery has been established
to accommodate Executive Deans,
Faculty Executive Managers and some
Associate Deans and support staff with
a view to enhancing and sustaining
communication and collaboration at
the Faculty senior executive level.
Faculty and Divisional Committees
have been reviewed in order to
establish a more consistent and
collaborative approach to the relevant
portfolios. Coordinators from the
Open Access College, USQ Fraser
Coast and USQ Springfield will also
contribute to these Committees.
Boards of Studies and Advisory Boards
are also being reorganised to focus on
the quality assurance of all programs
relevant to the particular area of study.
Communication has been integral to
the deployment of the restructure.
Staff members have been regularly
kept abreast of progress via staff
forums, divisional updates and a
dedicated email alias for confidential
feedback. Students have been notified
of pending changes to be expected
as part of the academic restructure,
as well as provided with responses
to frequently asked questions on
the website. An appropriate update
has been issued to key external
stakeholders including advisory
committees and accrediting bodies.
As the restructure evolves, interfaces
continue to be realigned in a
steady and systematic approach to
support the changed organisational
units. These include the upgrade
of the financial system, revamped
program guide and website, human
resource and student systems.
It is evident that the restructure has
already enabled progress to be made
both with respect to consistency
and streamlining of processes, for
instance, the processes and templates
for handling of minor and major
academic dishonesty are being made
consistent. With respect to facilitating
far greater academic engagement in
discussions of a refreshed and revised
academic program portfolio, a legal
studies major is being introduced
into the Bachelor of Arts in 2014 for
example. In general it is evident that
there is more willingness to engage
at many levels in cross-organisational
collaboration and cooperation.
And it can be expected that in the
coming months the benefits of
this will become more evident.
Above: Mrs Clare Robinson helps
Mr Denis Kayira as he completes his
tertiary preparation courses in preparation
for undergraduate studies. The academic
restructure was completed to provide
a better student experience across all
academic areas of the University.
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Strategic plan in brief
The USQ Strategic Plan 20132015 is built on four pillars –
Personalised Learning, Focused
Research, Enriched Communities
and Engaged Enterprise.
These four pillars lay the foundation
for delivering on USQ’s mission
– “To enable broad participation
in higher education and to make
significant contributions to research
and community development.”
The Strategic Plan was approved
by USQ Council in December 2012
and has been enacted by all USQ
staff throughout 2013. It will guide
the University’s focus, priorities and
activities over the coming years.
Personalised Learning
USQ is proud to be a leading provider
of higher education for the benefit
of students, their communities and
the nation. It strives to be a world
leader in personalised learning,
providing an enriched and authentic
learning experience for all students
that is aligned with their needs
and personal educational goals.
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STRATEGIC PLAN IN BRIEF
Focused Research
USQ is committed to being among
the world’s leading research bodies in
a number of core areas. These areas
will be developed systematically with
a clear strategic focus on research
culture, targeted recruitment of
world class researchers, leveraged
investment in the development of staff
expertise, and proactive development
of partnerships with other centres
of excellence, along with industry
and government collaboration.
The University launched the USQ
Research Plan in 2013, which serves
to harness and focus the University’s
resources to achieve its research goals
of being a national leader in key
research priority areas of agriculture
and the environment, resilient regions
and digital literacies and enabling
technologies. These focus areas
reflect the University’s strengths and
align with national research priorities
to ensure USQ’s research continues
to make an impact on matters of
regional, national and international
significance. This will involve having
sustainable, externally funded
research programs and effectively
communicating the impact of USQ’s
research to academia, government,
industry and the community.
Enriched Communities
USQ has a broad range of connections
at local, regional, national and
international levels. It makes
significant contributions to all
these communities through active
mutually beneficial engagement.
USQ is a major regional employer,
recruiting staff locally and from all
over Australia and overseas. It is also
a major purchaser of local services.
The University attracts staff,
students and visitors to live in, work
and contribute to its local regions.
USQ students have the flexibility
to study at home via the University’s
high quality online learning programs.
This creates the opportunity for
skills and knowledge to be retained
within students’ communities.
USQ is committed to expanding
regional choice, growing regional
opportunities and developing regional
capacity. Through extensive national
and international links, USQ helps
attract, retain and strengthen industry
in the communities it serves.
USQ is positioned to respond to
local skills needs, and to engage
with business and industry and other
LEFT: Education lecturers, Mr Mark Oliver
and Mrs Susan Carter are part of USQ’s
team that are helping the University
achieve its goal of being a world leader
in personalised learning.
RIGHT: USQ researchers are consistently
making breakthroughs and informing
society. USQ PhD student, Ms Christa
Pudmenzky researched historical weather
systems to predict modern day dust storms.
education providers to contribute
to the professional workforce.
USQ’s staff and students enjoy
close links with business, industry
and professional bodies to
ensure educational programs
are up-to-date and relevant.
The University is also concerned
with promoting regional innovation;
with a research program focused
on issues of relevance to regions
and a significant involvement in
community-based research.
Substantial contributions are made to
local cultural and social development
and USQ is active in projects that
directly benefit the community.
Engaged Enterprise
USQ’s approach to its business
management is based on the
utilisation of data to inform, anticipate
and respond to ensure the success
of the University. It is a university
where strong business acumen is
recognised as critical to success.
USQ embraces continual improvement
and has systems to capture and
encourage new ideas and solutions,
ensuring a culture of sustained
innovation. USQ’s staff are
managed in a way that is strategic,
developmental and performance
oriented. Accountability and
productivity are embraced and staff
experience a positive professional
journey during their time at USQ.
The University has a strong sense of
its risk appetite and is prepared to
embrace bold commercial strategies
whilst at the same time upholding
high levels of probity. Risk assessment
and mitigation is mature.
USQ operates under the mantra of
“monitor, manage, maximise”. It
does this to produce ‘fit for purpose’
solutions that remain nimble,
innovative and creative, and which
are embedded in target-setting and
robust performance management at
the organisational and individual levels.
Queensland on track
The University of Southern
Queensland contributes to the
Queensland Government’s objectives
for the community, specifically by
supporting the growth of a fourpillar economy, through academic
excellence, skills training, career
pathways and development.
By entering into new agreements
and enhancing continuing agreements
with other regional education partners
like TAFE, high schools and other
universities, USQ is helping ensure
that Queensland residents have
access to a world class education
from wherever they are based.
Importantly, USQ’s leading position as
a provider of distance education has
allowed Queensland residents access
to higher education, no matter their
geographic location.
By providing access to flexible and
inclusive education with a regional
focus, USQ allows its communities to
increase their capacity, maintain stable
populations and retain vital skills.
The University’s continued investment
in resources has not only kept
Queenslanders employed but
has provided USQ’s regions with
access to world-class infrastructure
and education services, such as
the USQ Toowoomba learning
centres, research infrastructure
and USQ Springfield’s expansion,
currently under construction.
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Highlights
»» Former President CEO of the Commonwealth
of Learning, Sir John Daniel, publicly
acknowledged USQ’s world-leading
innovation in distance education.
»» Four academics received Office for Learning
and Teaching 2013 Citations for Outstanding
Contributions to student learning.
»» Phoenix Central was established to provide
a new coordinated approach to student
enrichment and leadership activities for
students across all University campuses.
»» Achieved the highest ranking of five stars
for graduate employment by The Good
Universities Guide, demonstrating that
USQ graduates are in high demand.
»» Graduate employability was highlighted
on the Federal Government’s website
with over 94 percent of USQ’s graduates
obtaining full-time employment or
taking part in full-time study.
»» USQ’s MBA program was ranked at fifth
overall in Australia by the Australian
Financial Review’s BOSS magazine.
»» USQ’s School of Commerce was certified
by CPA Australia as Australia’s only
university to provide CPA candidates
with online tutorial assistance.
USQ Business graduate, Letadi Maisela
celebrates the successful completion of his
degree at the Autumn graduation. USQ
graduates are in high demand with The Good
Universities Guide awarding USQ the maximum
five star rating for graduate employment.
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PERSONALISED LEARNING
Personalised Learning
USQ is proud to be a leading
provider of higher education
for the benefit of students, their
communities and their regions.
The University strives to be a
world leader in personalised
learning, providing for all
students an enriched and
authentic learning experience
that is aligned with their needs
and personal education goals.
Innovation in education delivery
and personalised learning
USQ continued to demonstrate its
commitment to providing its diverse
student population with accessible,
relevant programs and innovative
learning and teaching approaches
in 2013. Ensuring students can
access higher education, regardless
of their background, location or
circumstance, is core to USQ’s
education delivery approach and sets
the University apart from its peers.
The flexible study alternative offered
by USQ’s Bachelor of Nursing
program has been highly successful.
Students from rural and isolated
areas of Queensland now have access
to nursing programs. The flexible
delivery option combines on-campus
residential schools, online learning
and extensive clinical placements,
and is designed to support those
who are unable to attend weekly
classes. The program will be expanded
into USQ Springfield from 2015.
One of the academic world’s leaders,
Sir John Daniel, former President
and CEO of the Commonwealth of
Learning, publicly acknowledged
USQ’s innovation in distance education
when he visited the University during
the year. Sir John praised USQ as
a model of dual-mode education
and said the University led Australia
in embracing the goals of the Paris
Declaration, which include widening
access to education at all levels, and
contributing to social inclusion and
gender equity. The Paris Declaration
is in part built on the premise that
‘everyone has the right to education’
and fosters life-long learning.
Other third party endorsements of
USQ’s excellence in teaching and
learning included an invitation for USQ
to become a member of the Executive
DBA Council (Doctor of Business
Administration), an international
group fostering excellence and
innovation in executive doctoral
degree programs worldwide.
ABOVE: Mrs Elizabeth McCarthy, an
Associate Lecturer (Learning Enhancement –
Mathematics) helps Terry Vo, Revant Moturi
and Jack Pye at USQ Springfield’s Learning
Centre. The Learning Centre is a part of the
academic learning support services dedicated
to assisting students in the development of
academic skills.
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Connected student learning journey
In 2013, USQ continued its initiatives
funded through the Australian
Government’s Structural Adjustment
Fund (SAF) aimed at providing students
with additional tailored support to assist
them through their learning journey.
The Connected Student Learning
Journey (CSLJ) Project delivered
the Academic Success Planner, a
customisable online tool to help
students map out a learning plan and
access support tools around exam
preparation, assignment writing,
presentations, effective group work,
The Office for Learning and Teaching
recognised four USQ academics for
their support of student learning
during 2013 in its Citations for
Outstanding Contributions to Student
Learning. The academic staff members
nominated embodied learning support
in the critical areas of cultural diversity,
distance learning and lifelong learning.
New and continuously improved
student support services
USQ has a remarkably diverse and
global student population and the
University seeks to accommodate
individual learning styles and
provide students with personalised
adaptive learning support.
As part of its commitment to providing
ongoing personalised academic
support to students, USQ introduced
the Student Personalised Academic
Road to Success (SPARS) project in
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how to seek and critically evaluate
information, Maths, English proficiency
and other general learning skills. The
project also integrated Time Trade, an
online booking/scheduling system that
allows students to book all their online
and face-to-face academic student
support, and record this information in
RightNow, the University’s Customer
Relationship Management (CRM)
system. This provides the University
with a better view of what support
services students are accessing,
which provides for improved resource
planning and management.
2013. The project aims to develop a
systems based ‘health check’ approach
to supporting all undergraduate
students. By linking academic student
support to the student learning
journey via the USQ Customer
Relationship Management (CRM)
environment, the program will provide
information about individual student
needs and support preferences, and
deliver a range of learning analytics
to assist university decision-making.
The USQ Career Mentoring Program
once again connected students with
experienced industry professionals to
help students acquire the knowledge
and networks needed after university.
The latest group of mentors and
mentees were welcomed by staff at
USQ Toowoomba in June. The six
month program continued to prove
its worth by giving mentees vital
industry connections and experience.
USQ Academic, Dr Geoff Parkes with one
of the new electronic software tools that
will assist staff and students in learning
and planning throughout their USQ studies.
USQ established Phoenix Central in
2013, an initiative which centrally
coordinates student experience
activities across the University’s
three campuses. Through Phoenix
Central, students are assisted in
making the most of their time at
university by participating in a range
of extracurricular activities that allow
them to develop as leaders, gain
access to orientation and transition
support programs, and become
involved in the University’s social,
recreational and sporting life.
Additionally, the ‘Phoenix Award’,
previously administered by the
Student Guild was operated by
USQ in 2013. It assists students in
developing the skills, knowledge and
abilities they need to successfully
transition to the workplace.
Sir John Daniel (left), former President and CEO of the Commonwealth
of Learning publicly acknowledged USQ’s innovation in distance
education in 2013. Emeritus Professor Jim Taylor AM (right) was
a driving force for distance education at USQ.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas meets Her Royal Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II. The meeting was part of a trip to the UK where
Professor Thomas was the only Australian representative at the
2013 Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference.
Alex Monk is hard at work at the Primary Industry Centre for
Science Education (PICSE) event in Toowoomba. The Warialda
High School student was joined by almost 30 year 10, 11 and 12
students from the Darling Downs, south west Queensland, and
north west New South Wales for the Christmas holiday event.
The PICSE program connects students considering studying
for a science degree with primary industry scientists
and university professionals.
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Understanding student motivation
In 2013 the University also initiated the
Student Objective Oriented Retention
Management and Engagement pilot
project to better understand what
motivates USQ students to learn, their
unique needs, and factors that affect
their engagement and retention (such
as their objectives and motivators
for study). The project is identifying
meaningful student information for
collection and developing processes
and constructing systems and tools
to capture this. It is anticipated that
this work will ultimately enable the
building of student profiles and
measurement of their engagement
levels, which will help guide
future decision making around the
provision of appropriate student
services and shape the University’s
future interaction with students.
The inaugural ‘Phoenix Carnival’
was also introduced in 2013, held
in February and March across all
campuses to celebrate USQ, its regions
and the achievements of its students.
students studying the same or similar
programs, who either failed a subject
in the previous semester or have an
average GPA of less than 4.1 – which
is just above a passing grade.
The University helped students to
manage the competing demands
of sport and study through the
Elite Athlete Friendly University
(EAFU) Network. Through EAFU,
USQ students have direct access
to appropriate support services
designed to help them achieve
their full academic potential.
Two scholarships were offered
in 2013 to eligible students.
Student wellbeing is of fundamental
importance to USQ. In recognising
that students commonly experience
varying levels of distress that arise
from personal problems, relationship
and mental health issues, USQ
established the Integrated Pastoral
Care Program in 2013. The program
provides students with access to a
range of support services including
USQ psychologists, welfare officers
and a 24/7 hotline to name a few.
The Academic Assistance Program
was initiated to build a learning
environment that encourages
students to consider their academic
and personal goals, the ‘fit’ between
these two sets of goals, and to help
students with fail or low pass grades.
In 2013, Residential College Resident
Advisors doubled as mentors by
leading study groups. These study
groups increased peer-to-peer
support by linking Advisors with
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USQ has built its reputation on
providing a leading academic and
supportive online environment
for students, regardless of their
location. To support students on
their learning journeys, an online
chat service was incorporated within
the University website in 2013 to
provide students with another means
of contacting staff. The initiative
helped to increase first-time enquiry
USQ students will receive improved support
with this pilot program aiming to determine
what motivates students to learn.
resolution, reduced the need for call
back and bridged the gap between
web and phone interactions.
Customer Service training began
in 2013 and provided training for
all Student Relationship Officers
(SROs) and front office staff across:
»» best practice customer service
»» USQ brand
»» complaints management
»» product training, and
»» CRM best practice.
To further support staff assisting
students, a SRO Induction Guide
and a Student Communications
Protocols were finalised in 2013.
Practical and relevant
educational experience
USQ maintained its position in
delivering high quality and relevant
education in 2013, receiving the
highest ranking of five stars for the
graduate employment ranking in
The Good Universities’ Guide in 2013.
USQ’s graduate employability was
also highlighted on the Federal
Government’s ‘MyUniversity’ website,
which stated that over 94 percent
of USQ graduates are in full-time
employment (84.4 percent) or in
full-time study (9.7 percent).
In addition, USQ’s Master of Business
Administration (MBA) program was
ranked by the Australian Financial
Review’s BOSS magazine as fifth
overall in Australia among a total of
18 universities. The ranking recognised
USQ’s strength in distance education
and long experience in delivering
the MBA Program online, providing
greater flexibility for students.
With business increasingly relying
on virtual networking, USQ’s MBA
Program allows students to develop
these skills throughout their studies
while also providing opportunities
for face-to-face interaction.
Industry linkages
Industry continues to see the value
and relevance of USQ qualifications,
with employers and professional
bodies consistently ranking the
University and its graduates and
post-graduates highly. University
staff worked closely with industry
representatives throughout the
year to ensure USQ’s programs
continued to meet workplace needs
both now and into the future.
During 2013, USQ connected with
potential employers and professional
groups to build a two-way support
system that further provided students
with a smooth transition from
university to employment. USQ actively
strengthened linkages between
its Springfield campus and local
employers, extending existing Work
Industry Linkages (WiL) programs
in Business, Law and Sciences to
build new links in Engineering.
USQ law prodigy, Jozef Erece is on track to become the youngest lawyer
in Australia.
Springfield academic ace
Second year USQ Law student
Jozef Erece is only 16 years
old, but is already on track to
becoming the youngest lawyer
in Australia and New Zealand.
While in primary school, Jozef
was accelerated three years and
graduated as valedictorian of his
senior year at St Peter’s Catholic
School in Cambridge, New Zealand.
At age 11 Jozef passed on an
opportunity to skip high school
and enrol in Stanford University’s
Institutes Program in the USA after
participating in an online education
program for gifted youth.
Jozef’s family moved from New
Zealand to Australia following high
school to widen his academic and
career horizons. Jozef is not just a
high achieving student, but also a
successful sportsman and musician.
Jozef is a natural at basketball and
is the youngest athlete competing
in the Greater Brisbane League
Gold, a semi-pro level tournament
in Australia and has been invited
to play for the Nike All-Australian
tour to the United States.
He was also the youngest
Taekwondo Instructor in New
Zealand and currently holds a
Third Dan/Degree Black Belt.
An accomplished violinist Jozef
played with the Waikato Youth
Orchestra and Saint John’s
Sacred Heart College combined
Orchestra in New Zealand.
The campus WiL facilitator also
continued to build strong and
mutually beneficial relationships
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with local Ipswich and Brisbane
business and industry, to link students
with suitable work placements.
In 2013, students reported a significant
increase in knowledge and skills
relevant to their profession making
them more ‘work ready’. A number
of students secured employment
as a result of their placements.
USQ also strengthened linkages
with professional organisations
and companies during 2013.
Peak accounting body, CPA Australia,
certified USQ’s School of Commerce
to provide CPA candidates with
online tutorial assistance in preparing
for their professional exams. USQ
is the only Australian university to
offer this online study assistance.
USQ’s Faculty of Health, Engineering
and Sciences entered into an
agreement with the Minerals Council
of Australia to undertake the Minerals
Industry National Associate Degree
Project. With the resources industry
forecasting a national shortage of
mining engineers and geoscientists in
the future, the Associate Degree will
assist in creating enhanced training
opportunities for industry professionals.
Meeting diverse study needs
In line with its aspiration to
become the ‘university of a
lifetime’ USQ continued to
expand its undergraduate and
postgraduate offerings to meet
diverse student and industry needs.
The University introduced several
new academic programs in 2013.
These included Astronomy,
which saw students transition
from discontinued programs at
James Cook University. The new
Astronomy programs complement
USQ’s existing research in this area
and have resulted in increased
postgraduate enrolments.
USQ’s reputation in Engineering
and Spatial Sciences was further
expanded in 2013, with a Bachelor
of Engineering (Civil) being offered
for the first time at USQ Springfield.
This was complemented by Urban
and Regional Planning programs at
USQ Toowoomba and the Associate
Degree in Engineering (Civil) now
being offered at USQ Fraser Coast.
A formal partnership with
Geraldton Universities Centre,
located in Western Australia,
further recognised the University’s
excellence in engineering – and its
support for engineering students.
The partnership will provide
additional support for students in
the Associate Degree in Engineering
(Civil) and Associate Degree in
Construction (Civil) programs.
USQ also received conditional
accreditation by the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council
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for its Postgraduate Diploma of
Professional Psychology. USQ is one
of the first universities in Australia
to offer a five-year training program
in psychology. Full accreditation
will be received following the
first cohort of graduates.
The USQ Academic Board approved
the following programs, to be
introduced from 2013 to 2015:
»» Master of Laws (Research)
(from 1 July 2013)
»» Bachelor of Commerce and
Bachelor of Accounting
and Sustainable Business
(from 1 July 2013)
»» Doctor of Clinical Psychology
(from 1 January 2014)
»» Bachelor of Laws
»» Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
»» Master of Spatial Science
Technology
»» Master of Advanced Engineering
During the year, the University’s
Academic Division completed an
assessment of current Honours
programs and implemented a
standard for Class of Honours across
the University’s two faculties.
A similar evaluation and standard for
Masters programs will be completed
during 2014. The standards will
ensure USQ continues to meet
the ongoing compliance protocols
of the Australian Qualifications
Framework and ensure its programs
are amongst the best in the world.
Outstanding
Alumnus of
USQ recognised
It’s not often Uncle Fester, of
Addams Family fame, makes an
appearance as USQ’s Outstanding
Alumnus of the Year, but this
year’s winner, Russell Dykstra,
brought the character to life in
thanking USQ for his award.
Although unable to accept
his award in person, Russell,
whose movie credits range from
Oranges and Sunshine to his
AFI-nominated performance in
Romulus My Father, appeared
live on screen at the awards in
his then on-stage persona.
USQ Fraser Coast offers students the
opportunity to study while enjoying
the coastal lifestyle. The Campus offers
a wide range of facilities including a new
library and a central support network
- the Student Hub.
Actor Russell Dykstra was awarded the
2013 USQ Alumnus of the Year award.
Despite the comical guise, he
gave all aspiring students some
serious advice and encouraged
them to follow his lead.
His most recent credits include:
Film: Oranges and Sunshine (Dan),
The View from Greenhaven (Tim),
Hey, Hey it’s Esther Blueburger
(Osmond Blueburger) and
Romulus My Father (Mitru).
“Never give up, study the
particular aspect of the craft you
love and go where the work/
scene is happening,” he said.
Television: Rake (Series 1
and 2 – Barney), Wild Boys
(Winston), Spirited (Adam),
My Place (Mr Merry)
“I was found because I was getting
out there and being active in my
pursuit for work and excellence.
I delivered shows that were
dynamic and exciting. I put
myself in the shoes of others
and did what they wanted
and also what excited me.”
Theatre: The Addams Family
(Fester), Baby Teeth (Gideon)
and God of Carnage (Michael).
Russell, who studied Acting
at USQ, has a string of film,
small screen and stage
achievement to his credit.
Russell has received a range of
awards for his acting prowess,
including the Helpmann and
Sydney Theatre Award for Best
Male Actor in a Supporting
Role for Toy Symphony, and
an AFI Award Nomination
for Best Supporting Actor
in Romulus My Father.
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Highlights
»» Launched the USQ Research Plan
2013 – 2015 to strategically position
the University as a premier research
institution in the areas of focused
research; agriculture; the environment;
regional resilience and digital futures.
»» Invested $13.5 million to establish the
Institute for Agriculture and the Environment
and the Institute for Resilient Regions to
underpin USQ’s strategic research focus.
»» Completed a $2.5 million upgrade of
new science facilities, opened by Chief
Scientist of Australia Professor Ian Chubb.
»» Completed construction of a $1 million
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory,
expanding research activities in bioscience, sustainable catchments and
areas related to coal-seam gas mining.
»» Commenced 26 new projects through
the National Centre for Engineering
in Agriculture (NCEA) with a total
contract value of $4.2 million.
»» Received a collaborative Higher Education
Participation and Partners Program
(HEPPP) grant of $4.39 million.
USQ PhD student, Peter Harris conducts research for
his study Assessment of the effects of pre-treatment
on the anaerobic digestion of abattoir effluent
containing high levels of fats, oils and greases that
he is completing with USQ’s research centre – the
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture.
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Focused Research
USQ is committed to being
among the world’s leading
research bodies in its core
research areas of Agriculture
and the Environment; Resilient
Regions; and Digital Literacies
and Enabling Technologies.
In 2013, the University made
significant progress towards
achieving this goal, introducing
the USQ Research Plan 2013 –
2015 and establishing two new
research Institutes to further
focus USQ’s research agenda.
Strategic research priorities
USQ is committed to being one
of the world’s leading research
bodies. The USQ Research Plan
2013 – 2015 defined the University’s
core research areas of Agriculture
and the Environment; Resilient
Regions; and Digital Literacies and
Enabling Technologies. In 2013, USQ
made significant progress towards
achieving its goals, introducing the
Research Plan and establishing two
new research Institutes to further
focus USQ’s research agenda.
The Research Plan outlines USQ’s
direction and initiatives for the next
three years. It serves to harness and
align the University’s resources to
achieve the research goals of being
a national leader in its research
priorities, having sustainable
externally funded research programs,
and effectively communicating
the impact of the University’s
research to academia, government,
industry and the community.
Focused research
USQ is committed to obtaining
research excellence through focus.
The University’s research priorities
have been developed to reflect USQ’s
core strengths in agriculture and the
environment and emerging areas
of regional systems, digital futures,
computational mathematics and bio
medical sciences. USQ’s research
priorities align with the Federal and
Queensland Governments’ strategies
to grow industry pillars within the
national and state economies.
In 2013, USQ formed the new Institute
for Agriculture and the Environment
[page 25] and the Institute for
Resilient Regions [page 29], which
complement the existing Australian
Digital Futures Institute (ADFI) [page
24]. These Institutes are responsible for
developing key research partnerships
and mobilising high calibre research
teams to drive research excellence.
The Institutes promote cross
disciplinary collaboration amongst
the University’s researchers and
work to create partnerships with
industry, government, community
and other research institutions.
Building research capacity
USQ has invested a total of $13.5
million in a Strategic Research Fund
(SRF) to enhance research performance
and obtain research goals in the
University’s Research Priority areas.
Funds will be invested to continue the
development of Research Program
Teams (RPT’s). The majority of the
funds deployed will be for the
appointment of postdoctoral fellows
(Level A /B) and mid-career researchers
(Levels C/D). These will be titled
Vice-Chancellor Research Fellowships
and Vice- Chancellor Senior
Research Fellowships respectively.
In 2013 USQ developed sustainable
research programs to secure
external research funding. The
SRF investment criteria focused on
developing programs that aligned
with USQ Research Priorities to
achieve significant research impact.
Research Training and Development
Research higher degree (RHD) students
play an important role in university
research. Excellence in their training
is achieved through high quality
projects, best practice supervision,
and an enrichment that comes from
studying in a multidiscipline, innovative
and collaborative research culture.
A Director of Research Training and
Development has been appointed to
enhance the RHD student experience.
The planning and development of
an Excellence in Research Training
Program has also commenced. This
Program will focus on the RHD student
and supervisor, and will embrace
key aspects of research excellence.
Promoting excellence
In 2013 USQ continued to provide
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
scholarships for exceptional Doctoral
research students studying in the
areas of USQ’s strategic strengths.
The Government funded scholarships
were offered in the areas of, including
but not limited to, agribusiness, digital
futures and crop bio-technology.
Research infrastructure
USQ finalised upgrades to many of
its research facilities during 2013,
including a $2.5 million investment
in new science facilities, which
were officially opened by Australia’s
Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb.
The upgrade significantly boosted
USQ’s research capacity and created
a world-class research facility.
Construction of the Environmental
Chemistry Laboratory was also
completed in 2013 which represented
an investment of more than $1
million by USQ’s National Centre for
Engineering in Agriculture (NCEA).
The laboratory houses specialised
groundwater and soils laboratory
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Australian Digital Futures Institute
The Australian Digital Futures
Institute (ADFI) explores and
influences digital literacies through
innovation, research and collaboration
for positive social change.
Australia’s social, cultural, educational
and economic future depends on
the capacity to design and utilise
emerging digital technologies and
embrace the opportunities of new
media. The Australian Digital Futures
Institute plays a global role in forging
strategic partnerships, leading interdisciplinary research, and realising
equipment to expand USQ’s diverse
research activities in bio-science
and sustainable catchments, and
NCEA’s work in areas related
to coal-seam gas mining.
Research Impact
USQ is proud of its strong record for
working with industry, community
and government, delivering applied
research solutions that have a direct
benefit to Australia’s regions,
its economies and communities.
Research funded by
Australia’s rural research and
development corporations
Much of USQ’s applied research
occurs at an industry level through
collaborations with peak industry
bodies, research and development
corporations and industry clusters.
This approach delivers more
rapid diffusion to industry and
increased research impact.
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focused end-user outcomes to
foster a digitally literate society.
The research focus for the Institute
falls into five main categories - digital
identity, digital inclusion, digital
economy, digital citizenship and
digital society. Within these areas,
research priority is given to four
main areas - personalised learning,
mobility, communities and spaces.
The Institute brings together more
than 100 researchers working on
major projects like the $5.1 million
Industry funding for key research
projects in 2013 included:
Grains Research and
Development Corporation
»» GRDC (Grains Research and
Development Corporation) funding
of $5.7 million over five years to
a consortium comprising USQ’s
Centre of Systems Biology (CSBi)
to investigate improving cropping
yields and production for barley
foliar pathogen resistance. The
research is being led by USQ as
part of a collaborative partnership
with the Queensland Department
of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry (DAFF), New South Wales
Department of Primary Industries
and South Australian Research and
Development Institute (SARDI).
»» Additional GRDC funding of
$1 million over five years was
secured by CSBi to investigate
boosting the genetic resistance
of pasta wheats to Crown Rot, a
devastating fungal disease that is a
major constraint on the industry.
Digital Futures (Collaborative Research
Network) and the $4.3 million
Making the connection: Improving
access to Higher Education for Low
Socio-Economic Status Students
with ICT Limitations as part of the
Higher Education Participation and
Partnership Program (HEPPP).
As the future emerges,
ADFI’s role in horizon-scanning,
prototyping, deployment and
evaluation becomes critical in
an increasingly dynamic world.
Cotton Research and
The National Centre for Engineering
in Agriculture (NCEA) has been
working with the Cotton Research
and Development Corporation
(CRDC) for over 15 years. CRDC
invests in and manages research,
development and extension projects
for the Australian cotton industry.
During 2013 NCEA made substantial
contributions to research in resource
efficiency and optimising production
systems for the cotton industry.
»» NCEA is developing VARIwise
software which acts as an online
guide to assist cotton growers with
irrigation management strategies.
It constitutes a key component for
a fully autonomous irrigation and
fertigation decision-making system.
»» NCEA research is driving a cotton
industry-wide campaign on
increasing energy use efficiency.
An allied project is developing a
cost effective process for assessing
on-farm operational energy
inputs with a particular focus on
the Australian Cotton Industry.
Other work with the CRDC is
directed toward scoping alternative
energy and fuel options for the
Cotton Industry and investigating
new fuel sources, mixtures and
technologies for agricultural
operations involving tractors
and stationary diesel engines.
»» NCEA produced prototype
precision weed map generation
for weed spot-spraying in cotton
to reduce the use of herbicides
in cotton production.
»» The Centre continued to assess
the impacts of new cotton
harvesting systems with specific
investigations to understand the
effects of the rapid adoption
of the round bale picker.
»» The commercial prototype
smart automation system for
Furrow Irrigation culminated in
substantial research on smart
automation previously funded by
the Cooperative Research Centre
(CRC) for Irrigation Futures and
CRC Cotton. The output from
this project will be a fully tested
commercial prototype adaptive
real-time system for the automation
and control of furrow irrigation.
Sugar Research and
The Sugar Research and Development
Corporation (SRDC) works in
partnership with industry, government,
Research and Development
(R&D) partners and associated
rural communities to underpin
a vibrant sugarcane industry.
During 2013, SRDC provided
$557,000 for USQ researchers
to develop new precision spray
technologies that will reduce
herbicide usage, reinforce minimum
tillage and maximise production.
New NCEA Director Associate Professor Craig Baillie (right) with Research Fellows
Dr John Bennett and Dr Cheryl McCarthy will be part of the Institute for Agriculture
and the Environment research team.
The Institute for Agriculture
and the Environment
The Institute for Agriculture
and the Environment (IAgE) brings
together USQ’s existing capabilities
in agricultural engineering, plant
pathology, climate science and
agribusiness into a single research
institute to focus the University’s
efforts to service the rural sector.
USQ’s $15 million investment in
the Institute for Agriculture and
the Environment includes $5 million
in refurbishing plant pathology
laboratories and building a soils
laboratory, and another $10 million
in increasing capacity to be able to
deliver outcomes to the rural sector.
IAgE has a strong mandate
from industry to adapt current
agricultural production and
management systems, develop
future production systems and
support innovative supply chains.
The Institute will value add to the
food and fibre value chain and
supporting sustainable agricultural
environments by improving the
management of risk and the
creation of resilience in agriculture.
The Institute brings together
100 existing researchers from
within USQ and will allow
USQ to appoint approximately
25 additional researchers
over the next three years.
USQ is well positioned to conduct
agricultural research into the future.
As we look to the century ahead,
it will be regional universities
leading the charge in agricultural
research and ensuring ongoing
sustainable regional communities.
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Dr Shahbaz Mushtaq from the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments is co-leader of the Virtual Extension project as part of the
Australian Digital Futures’ (ADFI) Collaborative Research Network. ADFI Executive Director, Professor Mike Keppell and Associate Director
(ADFI), Associate Professor Shirley Reushle join him as they review outcomes in the Virtual Extension project. The project measures the
capability of virtual communications to support farmers with climate information. It is hoped that the system will provide an effective
means to assist farmers and farm advisors to better understand climate information and use it in decision making; and enhance the
resilience of food production systems and regional communities globally. To date, farming communities in India and Queensland sugar
cane farmers have been involved in the project.
NCEA also partnered with the
Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisation
(CSIRO) and BSES Pty Ltd in a five year
project to develop, test and introduce
new precision agriculture technologies
and systems in the sugar industry.
USQ’s researchers in NCEA are
developing, testing and delivering
a training package for cane
growers that will increase the
base level of understanding of
precision agriculture and to provide
a framework to assist farmers in
making informed decisions when
adopting new precision technologies
in the Australian sugar industry.
Dairy Australia/Murray Dairy
NCEA is working with Dairy Australia
and Murray Dairy to improve border
check irrigation performance. This
area in northern Victoria and southern
New South Wales is responsible for
almost a quarter of Australia’s milk
production. The resource efficiencies
delivered by this project will allow
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2,300 farmers to produce 2.2 billion
litres of milk more cost effectively.
Key industry funding
»» Australian Centre for Sustainable
Catchments (ACSC) received
$950,000 in funding from the
sugar industries (Queensland
Sugar Limited, Queensland
Canegrowers, Sugar Research and
Development Corporation) for
research that will aid the climate
risk management for the industry,
and assist in international trading
and pricing management.
»» The Department of Climate
Change and Energy Efficiency
granted $920,000 to the ACSC for
research to assist natural resource
management organisations
from northern New South Wales
and southern Queensland with
planning tools and processes to
make more informed land use
decisions. The project will help
organisations identify the best
areas for carbon sequestration
opportunities, understand likely
changes in cropping production,
land management issues, ground
cover changes, changes to the
distribution of plants and animals
and the impacts on river ecology.
Project partners include Condamine
Alliance, the Queensland Murray
Darling Committee, Border RiversGwydir Catchment Management
Authority, Namoi Catchment
Management Authority and Central
West Catchment Management
Authority as well as the University
of Canberra and state agencies such
as the Queensland Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
and the New South Wales Office
of Environment and Heritage.
»» A new strategic partnership funded
by the Queensland Government
and comprising the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry Queensland
(CCIQ), Australian Business Solutions
and USQ - through the Australian
Centre for Sustainable Business and
Development (ACSBD) - has formed
to support the sustainability of
Queensland business. The program,
ecoBiz, launched in mid-2013
enables Queensland businesses
to access tools, resources and
services which will support
them to be more sustainable,
productive and profitable.
»» Australian Carbon Futures funding
of $300,000 supported the ACSBD
to work with the Australian Farm
Institute to develop an online
Marginal Abatement Cost Curve
tool. The tool will assist Meat
and Livestock Australia in their
Carbon Farming Futures Extension
and Outreach program which will
assist farmers in the moderation
of greenhouse gas emissions,
increased resource efficiency and
productivity. The initiative was
funded by the Federal Government’s
Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
»» Agricultural and resource
economists, Professor Geoff
Cockfield and Dr Shahbaz Mushtaq,
have been investigating the
significant barriers to the concept
of moving Australia’s food bowl
from the south to the north of
the country and advised on key
economic and policy implications
associated with realising this
vision for northern Australia.
»» Dr Geoff Slaughter from the
School of Commerce has been
working with DAFF, Horticulture
Australia Limited and the Australian
Macadamia Society to inform
the strategic planning process
for the $200 million per annum
Australian macadamia industry.
»» USQ’s astronomy continues to
receive endorsement from the global
astronomy community. USQ is the
only Australian university to be invited
to partner in the international SPIRou
instrument project which will be used
with the 4 metre Canada-FranceHawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea
in Hawaii. This tool is projected to
revolutionise the hunt for habitablezone planets around red dwarf
stars and the study of the space
weather of planet-hosting stars.
International collaborations
A number of research partnerships
were developed during the year.
These included:
»» The International Centre of Sugar
Excellence in Africa and British
Sugar (via its subsidiary Illovo
Sugar) with the Australian Centre
for International Agricultural
Research (ACIAR) to establish
projects in India and Nepal.
»» USQ astrophysics staff were involved
in international breakthroughs,
including the announcement of the
first results of a major new study
of the magnetic fields of sun-like
stars, the publication of the first
results of a magnetic survey of
young stars more massive than
the sun, and the publication of
evidence of what may be a planetary
system around Tau Ceti, one of the
closest and most sun-like stars.
»» USQ has established a formal
agreement with the United Kingdom
Meteorological Office (UKMO)
and its Hadley Centre for Climate
Research to collaborate on climate
science and associated applications
research and development work,
globally. UKMO provides input
into specific projects (e.g. sugar
industry) with further European
Union climate research applications
for management agreed to.
»» Australian Centre for Sustainable
Catchments (ACSC) research to
develop improved seasonal climate
and coffee crop yield forecasting
systems for ECOM Agroindustrial
Asia Limited, Singapore. This
development in climate applications
research in agriculture focuses
on the globally significant coffee
production and trading industry.
It includes integrating seasonal
climate forecasting with coffee
yield production forecasting and
improving the sustainability of
coffee farming systems in Vietnam.
»» Professor Jeff Gow, School of
Commerce, was invited by the World
Health Organisation (WHO) to
attend the Global Forum on Human
Resources for Health in recognition
of his innovative research on
doctor and nurse migration from
low to high income countries.
»» USQ secured a major AusAID/
Australian Awards Fellowship
Program grant of $228,800
for the program Empowering
Women through Entrepreneurship,
Innovation and Business
Sustainability. The project leaders
are Associate Professor Retha
Wiesner and Dr Shahbaz Mushtaq
who arranged for 18 women
from a number of organisations
in Pakistan to visit Australia for 20
days of intensive engagement with
small business. Delegates to the
program included representatives
of Pakistan’s national chamber
of commerce, universities,
government development
agencies and departments.
Government-funded
research collaborations
Frequently Federal and State
governments, through their industry
research, regulatory and regional
development, choose to work with
USQ. The University’s ability to achieve
wide-spread and rapid adoption of
new technologies and innovative
practices directly onto farms and
into communities continues to be
of importance to governments.
Government funding for key
research projects in 2013 included:
»» Higher Education Participation and
Partnership Program (HEPPP) funding
of $4.39 million to USQ’s Australian
Digital Futures Institute to undertake
a research project to develop a
complete higher education pathway
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Professor Roger Stone, the Director of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments was a speaker at a high level United Nations
meeting on National Drought Policy that involved Senior Ministers of Primary Industries from United Nation member nations.
aimed at widening access for
incarcerated students by removing
barriers to study for students from
low socio-economic backgrounds.
»» Australian Research Council (ARC)
Linkage grant of $366,000 to fund
research to be undertaken by USQ’s
Associate Professor Hao Wang titled
Development of controllable and
durable green concretes through
the understanding of feedstock
chemistry and geopolymerisation
mechanism. The project aims
to develop key knowledge on
evaluation of geopolymer feedstock
materials, and to address critical
engineering challenges for both
dense and foamed geopolymer
applications. This project will
develop key knowledge and
technologies towards geopolymer
applications, evolving the current
polluted cement/concrete industry
into a much greener industry with
up to 80% lower carbon emissions.
»» Another ARC Linkage grant
was secured to fund research
to be undertaken by ACSC,
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FOCUSED RESEARCH
in collaboration with Monash
University, to more accurately
forecast impending severe storm
events such as the 2011 Toowoomba
‘inland tsunami’. The research is
being supported by Suncorp Group
and will employ a wide range of field
observations to better understand
the physical processes, synoptic
environment and climatology of
severe storms and precipitation
events across heavily populated
regions of Australia. The research
outcomes will lead to an improved
physical understanding of severe
storms over major Australian cities,
and improve the ability to more
accurately forecast and warn people
about severe weather events.
Professor John Cole will lead USQ’s Institute for Resilient Regions, a research institute that will assist regional Australia in defining and
shaping their futures.
Many of the solutions to major
national and global challenges can be
found in our regional areas. That’s why
our future depends on maintaining
healthy, resilient and vibrant regions.
The Institute for Resilient Regions
(IRR) is committed to unique multidisciplinary research collaborations
which enable Australia’s regions to
define and shape positive futures.
Major contributors to long term
regional resilience drive the IRR
research programs in regional
community innovation, generation
of economic value in regional
communities, regional health and
well-being, regional enabling
infrastructure and technology,
strengthen governance and decision
making processes, and regional
sustainable business development.
Australians, particularly young
people, through collaborations with
regional community organisations.
This applied research is designed
to assist communities to adapt
successfully to change, prosper
through sustainable business and
development, maintain good
health and well-being and exploit
technology and infrastructure.
Researchers drawn from the
University’s faculties and research
centres are working with industry,
government and the community
to grow regional competitiveness,
human capital, governance
and adaptive capacity.
Regional knowledge-based economies
and supporting knowledge clusters
are fast emerging as key focus
areas for the new Institute.
USQ is making a targeted investment
of more than $3 million to enable
IRR to play an instrumental
role in policy and practice that
sustains Australia’s regions.
IRR is also focusing its efforts in
applied research to promote the
health and well-being of regional
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Highlights
»» USQ is responsible for an injection of
$411.7 million into the Queensland
economy each year and provides 3,113
full-time equivalent jobs in Queensland.
»» As a leading regional university, USQ was
a key participant in the ‘Smarter Regions,
Smarter Australia’ policy launch with
the Regional Universities Network.
»» Over 1,000 students participated in
the Indigenous Connections events
at the Toowoomba, Springfield and
Fraser Coast campuses.
»» The Dream Aspire Reach Experience (DARE)
program continued in 2013 with 52 mentors,
170 mentees and 14 participating schools
from Toowoomba to Cunnamulla.
»» The USQ Fraser Coast refurbished library
opened to the community with resources
being made available to visitors.
»» The extremely popular Shakespeare in the
Park Festival was held on the Toowoomba
campus for the second time in 2013,
providing opportunities to engage
with the local community.
»» The McGregor Schools for performing,
visual and creative arts continued to grow
with the McGregor Spring School taking
place for the first time during the year.
»» Established the ‘Gumbi-Gumbi Gardens’
at USQ Toowoomba, which were officially
opened to the public in October.
»» Commenced development of the
Reconciliation Action Plan.
Professor Lorelle Burton’s research interests include
the Community for Community (C4C) project which
involves the detailed study of successful communitycentred initiatives such as Toowoomba Flexi School,
The Older Men’s Network (TOMNET) and GraniteNet
as a basis for determining ‘what works’.
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ENRICHED COMMUNITIES
Enriched Communities
USQ is a responsible corporate
citizen and a caring partner in
building community capacity.
The University has connections
at local, regional, national
and international levels and
makes significant contributions
to all these communities
through active engagement.
Contributions to Australia
and its regions
USQ makes an important contribution
to Australia’s communities and
takes its role as an advocate and
voice for regional issues seriously.
According to a report from the
Regional Universities Network, USQ is
responsible for an estimated injection
of $411.7 million into the Queensland
economy each year and provides
3,113 full-time equivalent jobs.
There was much change in the higher
education operating environment
during 2013, including a change of
Federal Government. Throughout
the year, USQ used its position as
a leading regional university to
engage with policy makers and other
stakeholders to strengthen the case
for regional equality. This included
USQ being active in informing
and supporting policies as set out
by both the Regional Universities
Network and Universities Australia.
The University has been vocal in its
position that any policy changes
must not have a detrimental impact
on regional areas or students
from educationally disadvantaged
backgrounds. USQ is a champion for
broadening educational opportunity
and supporting regional development.
USQ was also a key participant in the
‘Smarter Regions, Smarter Australia’
policy launch with the Regional
Universities Network. Additionally,
representatives from USQ provided
input into the Coalition’s Online
Higher Education Working Group,
which examined the potential
for using online tools to increase
participation in higher education.
The Commonwealth of Learning
Symposium was held at USQ in 2013
and brought together leaders from
the Asia-Pacific region to discuss
the topic ‘Connecting Australia
and the Asia Pacific’. As part of the
Symposium, participants discussed
how the Commonwealth of Learning,
regional education providers and aid
organisations may work together to
promote: social development and
development in education; livelihoods
and health; the education and training
of girls and women; and the use of
education resources in these regions.
Educational outreach
Expanding educational opportunities
and support throughout its regions
is extremely important to USQ.
The University recognises the diverse
cultural and demographic makeup
of its regions and provides its staff
with ongoing training to be able to
effectively engage with, and support,
local communities. In 2013 this
included providing staff with
training in cultural literacy.
During the year USQ enhanced
programs to assist students from
educationally disadvantaged
backgrounds, particularly those of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
descent or whose first language is
not English, to overcome hurdles they
may face in completing their studies.
USQ’s main pathway programs include
the Tertiary Preparation Program,
foundation degrees, English language
programs and the International
Introductory Academic Program.
USQ also partnered with other
educational providers, local councils
and support groups in 2013 to offer
educational support opportunities
to students. USQ Fraser Coast was
successful in securing funding to
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deliver a suite of new computer
literacy workshops and drop-in
sessions for Indigenous students and
students from low socio-economic
backgrounds. Similar workshops
were held for students from refugee
backgrounds in Toowoomba.
The University continued its specialised
programs for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people during the year
through the Centre for Australian
Indigenous Knowledges, the Social
Justice Office and other USQ centres.
Of note was the successful completion
of a targeted ’internship’ initiative aimed
at increasing the educational, training,
employment and career development
opportunities for Aboriginal students.
USQ also expanded the ‘Safe Sista’
program, which aims to provide
girls aged 13 to 14 with networks
and opportunities to engage
with their communities and build
skills for their futures. The project
commenced in 2007 at St George with
support from the State and Federal
Governments, and YouthInvest.
In February and October USQ held
the Indigenous Connections event
across all campuses. More than 1,000
students participated in the events,
which were aimed at encouraging
Indigenous students to enter and
complete higher education.
The Dream Aspire Reach Experience
(DARE) continued in 2013 with
52 mentors, 170 mentees and 14
participating schools from Toowoomba
to Cunnamulla. The mentoring
project aims to help Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Island people overcome
the difficulties associated with
participating in higher education.
USQ has strong relationships with
primary and secondary schools
throughout its local regions and
continued to engage with and support
a range of schools and students
during the year. Key activities included:
hosting a legal studies conference
for 270 Year 11 students at the
Springfield campus; organising a Youth
Leadership Forum at USQ Toowoomba
for students from regional schools in
Years 9 to 12; and hosting NAIDOC
celebrations for 700 Year 7 students
from eight local primary schools
at the Fraser Coast campus.
In addition, USQ hosted two highly
successful conferences at its Springfield
campus in 2013 as part of its
Building Engagement and Aspirations
through Mentoring in Schools
(BEAMS) programs. The Sustainable
Business Conference for Year 11
and 12 students, and the Space and
Indigenous connections at Fraser Coast
More than 250 school students
took part in traditional cultural
activities and heard from motivational
speakers as part of USQ Fraser
Coast’s Indigenous Connections.
The event was about bringing
school students, Elders and the
community together to motivate
young people to believe in
themselves and achieve their goals.
Corroboree dress and head gear
making, traditional dancing, painting
and traditional Indigenous games were
just some of the cultural activities
held on the day, while academic
sessions covered topics in nursing,
education, and human services.
Ms Jessa Rogers, an Indigenous
fourth year student who spoke at
the event, shared her story as an
example to the Fraser Coast youth
that barriers to higher education for
Indigenous people can be overcome.
Butchulla Elders, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander community leaders and
local Indigenous families were present
to support the event which was hosted
by Australia’s best known Indigenous
comedian Sean Choolburra.
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Indigenous Connections provided an
opportunity for current Indigenous
university students to connect with
local Elders and community.
Xavier Catholic College student, Travin Baumann paints
a boomerang as part of the Indigenous Connections
event at USQ Fraser Coast. The event brought together
250 students for cultural and educational experiences.
Professor Jan Thomas joins Toowoomba
Flexi-School’s Ms Jo Brennan as USQ
raised $1800 in cash donations along
with food, blankets and laptops to help
struggling youth.
Sustainability Conference for Year 2
to 6 students attracted 600 young
people and 35 teachers to campus.
USQ is responsible for the Fraser
Coast Alliance for the Advancement
of Teaching (F-CAAT), which
involves offering local school
teachers professional development
opportunities to engage in
scholarly activities that stimulate
intellectual curiosity, creative
thinking, discussion and reflection.
In 2013 USQ, through F-CAAT,
hosted a series of six Workshops
for Educators at its Fraser Coast
campus, covering a range of topics.
During the year the Queensland
College of Wine Tourism (QCWT)
in Stanthorpe was awarded a grant
to re-engage unemployed youth
with employment and education
opportunities through a Granite Belt
community based support package.
USQ Student Services staff also
visited a number of schools in remote
Queensland to provide career advice
and to help build aspirations for
students to gain skills that can be used
to the benefit of their communities.
USQ Fraser Coast was awarded
funding to promote and raise the
career aspirations and awareness
of students in Years 7 to 9 and
those of incarcerated students in
Queensland correctional centres.
Ongoing research in digital
technologies was also undertaken to
better promote study opportunities
for incarcerated students.
USQ’s local communities
The physical presence of a university
in a local area provides enormous
benefits to a community. USQ is
committed to being fully engaged in
its local communities through mutually
beneficial and respectful partnerships.
USQ continued to be involved in a
number of community initiatives
in 2013, including assisting and
promoting relationships with
The Older Men’s Network (TOMnet),
the Toowoomba Flexi School,
GraniteNet and through the
Community 4 Community (C4C)
program. The C4C Program brings
together disenfranchised youth, the
aged and the disadvantaged to build
stronger community connections
and to build trust. Additionally the
USQ community raised funds, food
and other essential items to provide
for disadvantaged youth as part
of the Flexi-School Winter Drive.
The refurbished USQ Fraser Coast
library opened in 2013 after the
long-standing joint-use arrangement
for library services between USQ
and the local government lapsed.
USQ’s library was opened to the
community with books, electronic
resources, lounge areas and study
areas being available to visitors.
USQ Artsworx provides creative arts
academics and students an outlet for
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professional practice, performance and
innovation. In doing so, it provides a
major vehicle for engagement with
the community through an annual
season of high quality, cutting edge
and challenging artistic and cultural
experiences that is underpinned
by world-class scholarship.
USQ’s McGregor Schools, recognised
as one of the premier residential,
performing, visual and creative arts
learning experience in Australia,
continued to expand in 2013 with
the introduction of the McGregor
Spring School to the annual calendar.
The Spring school joins the popular
Summer and Winter schools, providing
increased opportunities for arts
enthusiasts of all levels to learn and
create alongside the nation’s finest
musicians, artists and artisans.
The extremely popular Shakespeare
in the Park Festival was held on
the Toowoomba campus for the
second time in 2013. A number of
Shakespeare-related events and
performances were held during the
festival, providing opportunities
for members of the Toowoomba
community to enjoy interactive
workshops, screening and exhibitions.
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USQ established the ‘Gumbi-Gumbi
Gardens’ at its Toowoomba campus
in 2013, which were officially opened
to the public in October. The garden
has transformed the front drive green
space into a thriving garden that
recognises and promotes the richness
of the local Indigenous culture. Local
elders were consulted throughout
the process, including the garden
design and plant choice. The garden
also features a number of teaching
and meeting spaces for use by USQ
and the local community. Community
support for the gardens was reflected
at the opening event, which was
attended by 300 official guests,
including internationally acclaimed
Indigenous artists Roger Knox, Troy
Casser-Daly and Herb Wharton.
In 2013 the Vice-Chancellor
initiated a process to develop a USQ
Reconciliation Action Plan aligned
with Reconciliation Australia. The
process will involve wide consultation
and detail the customs by which USQ
supports reconciliation between First
Australians and other Australians.
USQ is a strong supporter of local
events. With the support of USQ’s
Multicultural Centre, Harmony Day
was celebrated once again in 2013
and remains a key feature in USQ’s
calendar at all campuses. The event
saw hundreds of students and staff
supporting a range of events involving
food, dance, music and culture.
Other community events supported
during the year included the
Toowoomba Languages and Culture
Festival held in the city centre;
the hosting of the ANZAC Day
Ceremony at USQ Springfield; and
support for the Ipswich City Council
Community Billy Cart Race.
USQ’s hyperlocal communities
were also provided with events and
services to improve their experiences
with the University. USQ introduced
and supported an ‘ALLY Network’
for the first time in 2013. Through
volunteers, the ALLY Network
aims to raise awareness about
the issues faced by gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender and intersex
(GLBTI) employees and students.
AusTEPnet
Left: USQ Creative Arts students Luisa Di Pompo,
Marcus Oborn, Tammy Linde, Vanessa Reddan, Ainslee
Palmer, Riley Nicholls turned Shakespeare’s words into
a spectacular performance. The Winter’s Tale was the
highlight at the annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival.
Below: The Surfing Scientist - Ruben Meerman impressed
school students at USQ Springfield. Meerman showed
the possibilities of science during the annual Space and
Sustainability Conference.
During 2013, the Queensland Tertiary
Education Participation network
(QTEPnet) Project was renamed
AusTEPnet and expanded to include
multi-sector collaborations with TAFE
Institutes and other organisations
across Australia. The pilot of the
Supported External Model with
Metropolitan South Institute of
TAFE (MSIT) had its first intake in S1,
2013 and achieved a 100 percent
retention rate. Both students and
management of MSIT expressed high
levels of satisfaction with this pilot.
A landmark articulation agreement
was reached with the Durack
Institute of TAFE in Geraldton,
Western Australia, USQ’s
first outside Queensland.
USQ has now achieved the largest
number of Dual Awards registered
with QTAC. Ongoing consideration
of the Framework in which USQ
operates these
QTAC Dual Awards has led to major
improvements. These include the
identification of improvements
in how USQ can better engage
with students on the Dual Award
pathway while still at TAFE and how
USQ may improve the transition
between TAFE and USQ.
Achievement of Tripartite
Agreements is inevitably complex.
Nonetheless, there has been
successful initial exploration of two
potential partnership agreements
that might lead to industry relevant
tripartite awards. In these processes,
USQ is exploring the formulation of
a framework to manage the future
development of such agreements.
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Highlights
»» Commenced construction on a new $41.9
million, state-of-the-art building to support
expansion of USQ’s Springfield campus.
»» Refreshed the USQ Strategic Workforce
Plan to position USQ’s workforce for
future success and support the University
in delivering its organisational priorities
and strategic objectives through to 2015.
»» Was named one of the top five universities
to work for in the country by Australian
university jobs website UniJobs.
»» USQ’s Study Assistance Program, which
supports staff in undertaking further
study, experienced a 15 percent increase in
applications compared to the previous year.
»» Introduced the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Student Internship Pilot
Program, providing opportunities for
two USQ undergraduate students to gain
work experience within the University.
»» Participated in the Ergon Energy
Power Factor Correction Pilot Program,
which saw USQ reduce its peak energy
demand by 10 percent and achieve
98 percent power use efficiency.
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ENGAGED ENTERPRISE
Engaged Enterprise
A nimble and productive
enterprise is essential in
supporting USQ to achieve its
strategic goals. The University
is committed to best practice
business acumen characterised
by evidence-based decisionmaking, effective and efficient
use of resources, strategic
investment and engaged
and productive employees.
Building the enterprise
The University’s second Compact
agreement was negotiated with
the Federal Government for the
period 2014-2016. The Compact is
an agreement between USQ and
the Federal Government to provide
a framework for the University to
meet its goals, while contributing
to the national objectives for
higher education and research.
During the year, USQ signed a contract
to enter into a feasibility study with the
University of Queensland (UQ) with
a view to working together to better
utilise the UQ Ipswich Campus. With
increasing population growth and
demand for education anticipated in
the Ipswich region over the coming
decade, there is an opportunity for
the universities to jointly ensure the
region’s future higher education
needs are met. The feasibility study
will seek to determine what options
are available for the two institutions
to best use the facilities and serve the
region for the future. A joint UQ-USQ
steering group was formed, which
will deliver its findings in 2014.
Notably, construction commenced
on a new Federally funded $41.9
million building at USQ’s Springfield
Campus in 2013, which will play a
key role in supporting the University’s
strategies to increase educational
participation among the Western
Corridor (see the case study on
page 40 for more information).
Opposite Page: Vice-Chancellor and
President Jan Thomas visits Careflight after
USQ’s donation of furniture to the group.
At USQ Toowoomba, refurbished
refectory facilities were opened,
completing a refurbishment
project that created an attractive
and serviceable commercial
precinct. The refurbishment
included a fully refreshed kitchen
and new dining facilities.
Upgrades to USQ’s sciences facilities
were also completed in 2013 (see
page 23 in the Focused Research
section for more information).
USQ’s people
USQ’s 2013 workforce had the
following full time equivalent (FTE)
profile (exclusive of casual employees):
Classification
FTE Staff
Academic Staff Total
493.21
Continuing
410.44
Fixed-Term Contract
82.77
Professional Staff Total
922.07
Continuing
757.94
Fixed-term Contract
164.13
Strategic human resource initiatives
play an important role in the
University’s employee engagement
and retention. This has seen USQ’s
employee retention rate remain
high at 92.6 percent in 2013, and
USQ’s employee-initiated separation
rate remain low at 6.57 percent.
Strategic workforce planning
The USQ Strategic Workforce Plan
was refreshed in 2013 to support
USQ in delivering its organisational
priorities and objectives contained in
the USQ Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015.
The workforce plan outlines the
strategies, activities and projects to
be undertaken to position USQ’s
workforce for future success and to
address the key challenges facing the
workforce during the period to 2015.
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Policy refresh
project
A new, flexible and sustainable
framework for the management
of policies, procedures and
associated documents at USQ
was developed as part of the
Policy Refresh Project and
approved by the University’s
Council. This framework outlines
how policies and procedures
are to be developed and
reviewed and includes provision
for policy gazettal to ensure
that the broadest possible
consultation is undertaken before
endorsement and approval. The
project also gained approval
of six academic quality policies
that are closely aligned to the
student learning journey.
A new Policy and Procedure
Library system was also released.
It incorporates previously
approved content and is more
readily updated through a new
Content Management System
(CMS) that provides enhanced
version control and reporting.
The Library is hosted on a new
web-based technical platform
that provides enhanced search
functionality. Aligned to the new
system has been the development
of a definitions dictionary, revised
policy and procedure templates
and extensive support information
for writing new policies and
procedures. Extensive work is
being undertaken to update
current policies and procedures
to reflect changes in organisation
structure and priority areas.
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ENGAGED ENTERPRISE
Under the University’s Enterprise
Agreement, where a position is
identified as being no longer required,
an employee will be advised that
their employment will terminate on
the grounds of redundancy. During
the 2013 period, five employees
received redundancy packages.
A Voluntary Severance Program was
implemented during 2013 according
to the provisions of the USQ Enterprise
Agreement. During the program,
there were 85 voluntary severance
applications accepted, and 83 of these
ceased employment during 2013 and
received their voluntary severance
packages at a cost of $8.17 million.
Early development also began in
2013 on the holistic USQ Longevity
Lifecycle Program, which aims to
address the challenge of an ageing
workforce facing both USQ and the
sector over the next five to 10 years.
To assist in the development of this
program, USQ applied to join the
2013-2016 Federal Governmentfunded Experience + Corporate
Champions Program. The program
will provide the University with access
to $20,000 over 18 months to work
with an external provider to help
develop an age management plan.
Employee attraction and retention
USQ’s desirability as an employer
received strong third party
endorsement this year, when the
University was named as one of the
top five to work for in the country
by Australian university jobs website,
UniJobs. The 2012 UniJobs ‘Best
University to Work For’ survey
allowed academic and professional
university staff to rate the working
conditions of their employers
across a range of categories such as
working hours, employee benefits
and multicultural development.
A number of initiatives have been
implemented under the strategic
Employee Attraction and Recruitment
Project with the aim of attracting
and selecting high quality staff to
address future critical workforce
issues. Highlights have included:
»» A revised approach to attracting and
sourcing candidates, including a pilot
trial of a dedicated careers page on
the professional social networking
site, LinkedIn. The number of USQ
employees using LinkedIn increased
by 27 percent since the beginning of
the trial. This enabled the effective
promotion of USQ’s employer brand,
engagement with followers and
targeted advertising of vacancies;
»» Streamlined position descriptions in
line with USQ’s current branding;
»» A review and redesign of USQ’s job
advertisements to ensure they are
most effective in attracting key talent;
»» Implementation of a new recruitment
and selection methodology, including
a simplified application process, and
assessment of candidates’ technical
competence and alignment with the
organisational culture and values;
»» Utilisation of various other social
media channels for candidate
attraction and recruitment; and
»» A refresh of the USQ
Careers website.
Employee performance
management framework
The review of the Building Upon
Individual Learning and Development
(BUILD) performance management
system began in January 2013, with
widespread consultation conducted
across each of the campuses.
The BUILD system was aimed at
developing and supporting individual
employees to work effectively and
in alignment with the University’s
objectives. The data revealed that
Award recipients from the USQ Staff Awards Ceremony join Chancellor Mrs Bobbie Brazil and Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas. Pictured are
staff who were awarded the 10 year service medal: Dr Tek Maraseni, Associate Professor Lawrie Johnson, Dr Frances Woodside, Ms Erin White, Mr
Brett Cotter, Mr David King, Mrs Raji Rameswaran, Mr Robbie Wood, Mrs Glenda Pedersen, Dr Ahmed Sharifian-Barforoush, Associate Professor Stijn
Dekeyser, Mr Martin Geach, Mrs Carolyn McDougall, Mr Chris de Byl, Mrs Bernadette Meenach, Mrs Sandra Roberts, Ms Margaret Kenny, Ms Natalie
Head, Ms Michele McGill, Dr Joachim Eberhard, Ms Leah Vaz, Dr Alice Brown, Mrs Anne Wood, Mr Mike Beveridge, Dr Ian Craig, Mr Erik Schmidt.
significant changes were required to
meet the needs of employees and the
strategic direction of the University.
The BUILD system was subsequently
replaced during the year by a new
performance management system,
Enrich, which better aligns with
the University’s future focus. The
Enrich system is being rolled out
across the University via a threephase implementation process
to be completed in 2014.
Staff development, induction,
talent management and recognition
The USQ Human Resources (HR)
Professional Staff Development
Program offers a variety of programs
dedicated to building capacity in the
areas of people management, personal
leadership, strategic management
and business sustainability.
These programs were delivered
via face-to-face workshops,
information sessions and online
learning during the year.
The University also offered a range
of other programs and initiatives
to further develop, reward and
recognise employee effort.
Highlights for 2013 included:
»» The Study Assistance Program,
which provided both financial
assistance and time release from
work to undertake further study,
and received a 15 percent increase in
applications over the previous year;
»» The Traineeship Scheme, which
offered professional staff the
opportunity to obtain a Certificate
IV level qualification, which had
an intake of 25 participants; and
»» The 2013 Academic
Promotion Program, which
received 76 applications.
To ensure the University builds
a supportive and engaging work
culture and environment, the
University launched the new STARS
(Say Thanks and Recognise Success)
Employee Recognition Program.
The program, which engages staff,
celebrates success and encourages
achievement, was piloted with a
group of 250 employees in mid2013. Initial feedback was positive.
If the pilot proves successful, the
program will be rolled out across
the broader University in 2014.
In conjunction with other strategic
HR projects and activities, initial work
was also undertaken to establish a
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New Springfield campus building
Supported by $41.9 million from the
Australian Government’s Education
Investment Fund (EIF), a new
building at USQ’s Springfield
campus will be the flagship for
expansion and enrichment of
student participation in the Western
Corridor - one of the nation’s
fastest growing population areas.
The building will play a key role
in USQ’s strategies to increase
educational participation among
the Corridor’s diverse range of
potential students including
Indigenous Australians, Pasifika and
those from low socio-economic
backgrounds. Through this
expansion, it is anticipated that
enrolments will grow substantially.
‘USQ Values Blueprint’ – a set
of underpinning behaviours that
support USQ’s values by defining
the culture and clearly demonstrating
how the values can be ‘brought
to life’. This values blueprint, once
further developed and socialised,
will underpin and align with a range
of University and HR activities,
including recruitment, retention,
engagement and development.
Leadership and
management development
To ensure the University is equipped
to face talent management challenges
such as attracting, engaging and
retaining talented staff, the Ignite:
Empowering USQ’s Leaders Program
was launched to the USQ community
during the year. The Program aims
to ensure that aspiring and current
managers and leaders have the skills,
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ENGAGED ENTERPRISE
This innovative building will provide
flexible and digitally-connected
spaces that enable students and
staff in different locations to engage
in shared learning experiences
across a range of disciplines.
The advanced architectural design
will reinforce the building as an
iconic hub for innovation in learning
and teaching. It will enhance
aesthetics and significantly
strengthen the overall coherence
of the USQ Springfield Campus.
Its flexible layout and fit-out
provide numerous space use
choices and allow for future
enhancements and innovations.
capabilities and competencies to lead
and manage employees effectively
in an increasingly competitive
environment. A total of 123 employees
participated in the program in 2013.
The Aspire Program: Inspiring
Women’s Career Advancement at
USQ entered its third year in 2013,
consisting of the successful Executive
Women’s Development Program,
the Future Leaders Program, and
the long standing Women and
Leadership Mentoring Program.
Industrial and employee
relations framework
USQ’s Enterprise Bargaining
Agreement expired on 30 June 2013
and negotiations for a new Enterprise
Agreement formally commenced soon
after. To prepare for negotiations,
Human Resources consulted with
During the design process,
the building’s Five-Star GreenStar rating (by the Green Building
Council of Australia) has been
a priority. This rating recognises
the building’s environmentally
sound materials selection and
passive low-energy design, aimed
at improving efficiency, reducing
energy consumption and reducing
the building’s carbon footprint
In late 2013, USQ awarded the
major construction and project
management tenders, while
development approval progressed
through Ipswich City Council
processes. USQ also progressed
with construction of the
engineering annex, multicourts and
gymnasium at USQ Springfield.
University stakeholders regarding the
nature of future academic work, the
USQ workforce and the need for a
more flexible and strategic approach
to USQ employment frameworks.
This process identified a number
of strategies, which formed part
of USQ’s platform and response to
the Union Log of Claims submitted
as part of the negotiation process.
The University undertook
organisational realignment and
change activities to ensure the
organisational structure can support
USQ goals and objectives by providing
an appropriate workforce profile to
meet current and future needs. All
re-alignment and change processes
were conducted in accordance
with USQ’s Organisational Change
Principles and HR Implementation
Framework. This involved full
Fraser Coast Councillor Trevor McDonald (left), USQ Fraser Coast Campus Executive Manager Brett Langabeer and Win Constructions
General Manger Glen Winney. Standing: USQ Librarian Brenda Strachan (left) and Fraser Coast City Librarian Robyn Dowling celebrate
the opening of the $800,000 Fraser Coast library.
consultation with employees and the
Staff Consultative Committee, which
consists of University, union and
elected employee representatives.
The Staff Consultative Committee
met a number of times in 2013
to discuss a range of industrial
relations and employmentrelated issues including, but not
limited to, organisational change,
amendments to University policies
and Enterprise Bargaining initiatives.
Flexible working arrangements
and work-life balance
To maximise individual and
organisational performance,
USQ offers a variety of work/
life balance and flexible working
initiatives including:
»» Various employment modes
and working arrangements –
full time, fractional, sessional,
term, annualised hours, and
48/52 weeks per year
»» Job sharing
»» Flexible working hours, within
a broad span of hours
»» Rostered Day Off (RDO)
arrangements
»» Working from home, and
»» End of year closure arrangements.
Generous leave provisions included
parental leave of up to 52 weeks,
of which 26 weeks were paid
leave for eligible employees.
Regular contact was maintained
with employees regarding career
opportunities, organisational
change and major issues.
The University also recognised and
supported the important role of
carers. Employees with responsibilities
in relation to either members of their
immediate family or household were
entitled to three days leave per year.
Carers were also able to access other
types of leave for this purpose.
For individuals with parental
responsibilities, USQ has parenting
rooms on all three campuses, with
additional baby change facilities
at a number of different locations.
Interested employees also have the
opportunity to participate in an
informal USQ Parental Support Group
that provides an opportunity for
parents to meet and network with
other parents who are balancing
work and family responsibilities.
At the Toowoomba campus, the
Student Guild, with the support of the
University, offers an Adjunct Childcare
Service, with students and staff
attending lectures having first priority.
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Other equity and
diversity initiatives
In 2013, USQ implemented the following
new equity and diversity initiatives:
»» A suite of disability employment
resources was developed to
support the continued inclusion of
employees with a disability in all
aspects of the University community.
This included the establishment of
an Employee Accessibility Network.
»» The Ally network was implemented
to provide a safe-zone and a visible
support network for students
and employees who identify as
lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual
or intersex (LGBTI). Twenty staff
participated in ALLY training in
2013 across all three campuses.
»» The Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Student Internship Pilot
Program commenced in July
2013, involving the employment
of up to two interns (USQ
undergraduate students) within
USQ work areas on a casual basis
for a period of up to five weeks.
USQ continued to implement the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Cross-Cultural Awareness Program
and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Traineeship Program during
the year. After five Indigenous
trainees completed the pilot program
in 2012, four new trainees began
work in March 2013. Funding was
also allocated for this program
to continue in 2014 and 2015.
In accordance with the Workplace
Gender Equality Act 2012
compliance obligations, the
University lodged the Public Report
Form 2013 on 1 July 2013. The
report and details for providing
feedback were made available via
the web to all stakeholders.
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ENGAGED ENTERPRISE
Continuous improvement
Staff communication channels were
boosted after the launch of USQ
Connections – a webpage that
facilitates innovation and collaboration
through staff discussions, executive
communication and creative media
productions. Other initiatives that
improved on-campus communication
included improved digital signage
to provide messages to staff and
students, ongoing enhancements
to USQ’s social media strategy and
refinement of the USQ brand.
Environmental sustainability initiatives
continued across USQ’s campuses
in 2013 in line with the University’s
commitment to environmental
sustainability under the Strategic
Plan 2013-2015. During 2013, USQ
took part in the Ergon Energy Power
Factor Correction Pilot Program – an
initiative designed to reduce peak
electricity demand. USQ proved it
had reduced peak energy usage
by 10 percent, and achieved 98
percent power usage efficiency.
A collaborative energy management
initiative was rolled out by ICT Services
and the Environmental Office as part
of the University’s Energy Savings
Action Plan 2012-2014. The enterprise
level solution centrally managed the
power consumption of ICT equipment
via an automated shutdown. The
system functionality allowed for
automatic updates, downloads/
patches and maintenance. The power
saving solution has estimated annual
energy savings of 371 megawatt
hours or 330 tonnes of carbon dioxide
equivalent, significantly decreasing
the current after-hours energy load.
Institutional reforms
To position the University for
success in a highly challenging and
volatile operating environment, USQ
undertook a number of major reforms
in 2013. These included a refreshed
Research Strategy, the Academic
Restructure and a realignment of
organisational strategic priorities. The
details of these reforms are described
in earlier sections of this Report.
USQ staff also completed reviews into
selected business practices to improve
and streamline operations outside the
major institutional reform projects
in 2013. The Contract Management
Project commenced to address the
people, process and technology
contexts of contract management.
The aim is to reduce complexity
and simplify contract creation
and approval to secure a single
repository for all contracts at USQ.
The Data Warehousing/Business
Intelligence Project continued
throughout the year, with data
being entered into a single data
repository. Now complete, student
data integration enables USQ to
provide real time data for both
internal purposes and external
agencies such as QTAC, Universities
Australia and other agencies.
To ensure the continued successful
operation of the USQ Student Guild,
the new Service Level Agreement
between the Student Guild and USQ
came into effect in 2013. As a result,
USQ took responsibility for on-campus
catering which was subsequently
contracted to an external organisation.
The new agreement ensured that
the ongoing financial health of the
Student Guild would be maintained
and that student advocacy and
other core Student Guild activities
would be secure into the future.
USQ officially handed over the construction site for its new flagship building in November at USQ Springfield. The artist’s impression
of the building may change as the building develops. The $41.9 million building will expand USQ’s capacity to deliver quality education
and student services.
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Governance and management
The University is governed
by the University of Southern
Queensland Act 1998 (USQ Act).
The University was established,
under the University of
Southern Queensland Act
1989, as an autonomous
institution on 1 January 1992
following the commencement
of operations, 25 years prior,
as the Queensland Institute of
Technology (Darling Downs).
Functions and Powers
Under Section Six (6) of the USQ
Act, the University has all the
powers of an individual, which
allows USQ to, for example:
»» enter into contracts
»» acquire, hold, dispose of,
and deal with property
»» appoint agents and attorneys
»» engage consultants
»» fix charges, and other terms for
services and other facilities it supplies
»» do anything else necessary or
convenient to be done for, or in
connection with, its functions.
Without limiting Subsection One (1),
the University has the powers given
to it under the Act or other Acts. The
University may also exercise its powers
both domestically and abroad. The
University is a body corporate, and may
sue or be sued in its corporate name.
It has a seal. Its functions, as stated
at Section Five (5) of the Act, are to:
»» (a) Provide education at
university standard
»» (b) Provide facilities for, and
encourage, study and research
»» (c) Encourage the advancement and
development of knowledge, and its
application to government, industry,
commerce and the community
»» (d) Provide courses of study
or instruction (at the levels
of achievement the Council
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GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
considers appropriate) to meet
the needs of the community
»» (e) Confer higher education awards
»» (f) Disseminate knowledge
and promote scholarship
»» (g) Provide facilities and
resources for the wellbeing of
the University’s staff, students
and other persons undertaking
courses at the University
»» (h) Exploit commercially, for the
University’s benefit, a facility
or resource of the University,
including, for example, study,
research or knowledge, or the
practical application of study,
research or knowledge, belonging
to the University, whether
alone or with someone else
»» (i) Perform other functions
given to the University under
the USQ Act or another Act.
The provisions of the USQ Act that
are particularly relevant in this regard
are those that specify the functions,
powers, and delegations of Council.
The Governing Body
Under Sections Seven (7) to Eleven
(11) of the USQ Act, the Council is
established as the governing body of
the University. Council is responsible
for the overall governance of the
University. The University Council
consists of ex-officio, appointed,
elected and co-opted members. As
Council members contribute to the
development of policy and strategic
planning, they are expected to have a
knowledge and understanding of the
legislative framework within which
strategy and policy may be developed
and applied, in order to minimise risks.
The legislative framework within which
the Council operates is the USQ Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of the USQ
Act, the Council may make statutes
and rules which have legal standing.
The USQ Act defines the functions
and powers of the Council (at Sections
8 and 9) and sets limits on what the
University and its authorities may do.
Under the USQ Act the
Council has the power to:
»» do anything necessary or
convenient to be done for, or in
connection with, its functions
»» appoint the University’s staff
»» manage and control the
University’s affairs and property
»» manage and control the
University’s finances.
The Council may delegate
its powers to:
»» an appropriately qualified
member of the Council
»» an appropriately qualified
committee that includes one or
more members of the Council
»» an appropriately qualified member
of the University’s staff.
However the Council is not able
to delegate its power to make
University statutes or rules, adopt
the University’s annual budget or
approve the spending of funds
available to the University by way of
bequest, donation or special grant.
Section Ten (10) of the Act states that,
in discharging these responsibilities,
Council must act in the way that
appears to it most likely to promote
the University’s interests. In doing
so, the University of Southern
Queensland Council endeavours to
monitor and assess its performance,
both collectively and in terms of the
individual contributions of members.
USQ Council is supported by standing
committees including Audit & Risk
Committee, Chancellor’s Committee,
Finance & Facilities Committee and
Honorary Awards Committee, and
the Remuneration Sub-committee.
Review
In September 2013 the Queensland
Minister for Education, Training
and Employment announced
his intention to review all Acts
relating to Queensland universities
– including the University of
Southern Queensland Act 1998.
The Minister stated that the changed
regulatory environment created
by recent changes by the Federal
Government had prompted this review.
USQ Council responded to the
Minister’s call for input to the Review
of University Legislation and now
awaits the outcomes of this process.
The USQ Administration building in
Toowoomba houses the office of the ViceChancellor and student support services.
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USQ 8th Council
The Eighth Council of the University
of Southern Queensland met on
four (4) occasions during 2013.
Membership was as follows:
Chancellor (ex-officio)
Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil BA LLB
LLM UQ GradDipLP QUT
Director, Brookstead
4/4
Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio)
Professor Jan Thomas BSc BVMS
MVS Murdoch MACVSc Melbourne
PhD Murdoch FAICD
4/4
Chair, Academic Board (ex-officio)
Professor Peter Terry BHum (Hons)
PGCE London MA Victoria BC PhD
Kent FAPS FASMF FBASES
3/4
One member of the full-time
academic staff of the University,
elected by members of that staff
Associate Professor Kevin McDougall
BSurv (Hons) First Class MSurv
MapSc UQ PhD Melb.
Head of School (Civil Engineering
and Surveying)
School of Civil Engineering
and Surveying, USQ
4/4
One member of the full-time staff
of the University, other than the
academic staff, elected by members
of that staff
Jane Farmer BA (Dist) USQ MPS USQ
Director (Organisational Development
and People Capability), Human
Resources, USQ
4/4
One student member, elected
by the enrolled students of
the University
Justin McGovern
Enrolled Student, Faculty of Business,
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Education, Law and Arts, USQ
3/4
Five members appointed by
the Governor-in-Council
Jan Boys DipT BCAE BEd QUT
BA UQ MEd GU
Retired (previously Regional Executive
Director of Education, Moreton)
4/4
Dr A Carol Cox MBChB FRACGP
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of
Medicine, Rural Clinical Division, UQ
Fellow of USQ
Family Practitioner, Toowoomba
3/4
Vacant
University Secretary
Pam Steele LLB MSocSc Qld
University Secretary, Governance
Office, USQ
Until 30 June 2013
Professor Mark Toleman BAppSc
DDIAE MSc JCU Grad DipInfoProc
DDIAE PhD Qld MACS MAIS
Acting University Secretary,
Governance Office, USQ
From 1 July 2013 USQ 9th Council
John Dornbusch BEd UNE BEd
MBA USQ OPM Harvard FAICD
Chairman, Dornbusch Partners
Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
Deputy Chancellor
4/4
George Fox BCom LLB (Hons) UQ
Solicitor, Adjunct Professor of Law,
Member Tax Practitioners Board
4/4
Graeme Stratford, BAcc SA
GradDipCmlComp QUT ACA MAICD
Retired (previously Partner,
PricewaterhouseCoopers), Brisbane
3/4
Meetings and membership
The Ninth Council of the University
of Southern Queensland met on
two (2) occasions during 2013.
Membership was as follows:
Chancellor (ex-officio)
Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil BA LLB LLM
UQ GradDipLP QUT
Director, Brookstead
2/2
Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio)
Professor Jan Thomas BSc BVMS
MVS Murdoch MACVSc Melbourne
PhD Murdoch FAICD
2/2
Three additional members
appointed by the Council, one of
whom must be a graduate of the
University
Chris Bazley BBusMan (appointed
10.05.2013)
Agricultural Business Advisor / Farmer
3/3
Chair, Academic Board (ex-officio)
Professor Peter Terry BHum (Hons)
PGCE London MA Victoria BC PhD
Kent FAPS FASMF FBASES
Until 03/11/13
1/1
Stephen Dixon BEc LLB Monash
GradDipACG CSA
Group Executive Manager – Business
and Partnership Solutions, Community
Solutions Group, Hervey Bay
4/4
Professor Peter Albion
DipEd Qld BAppSc DDIAE,
BEdSt Qld GDipREd McAuleyColl
GDipEdAdm BrisbaneCAE
GDipAppComp CIAE MSc Qld
PhD USQ
From 04/11/13
1/1
One member of the full-time
academic staff of the University,
elected by members of that staff
Associate Professor Kevin McDougall
BSurv (Hons) First Class MSurv
MapSc UQ PhD Melb.
Head of School (Civil Engineering
and Surveying)
School of Civil Engineering
and Surveying, USQ
1/2
Stephen Dixon BEc LLB Monash
GradDipACG CSA
Group Executive Manager – Business
and Partnership Solutions, Community
Solutions Group, Hervey Bay
2/2
One member of the full-time staff
of the University, other than the
academic staff, elected by members
of that staff
Mary McGilvray BSc (Psych) USQ
Senior Project Officer (Academic
Division), USQ
2/2
Jim Varghese AM
BA(Hons) UQ BD MBA DipEd Melb
Chairman and Owner of The
Leadership Company Qld Pty Ltd,
Director Springfield Land Corporation
2/2
One student member, elected
by the enrolled students of the
University
Justin McGovern
Enrolled Student, Faculty of Business,
Education, Law and Arts, USQ
1/2
Five members appointed by the
Governor-in-Council
Dr A Carol Cox MBChB FRACGP
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of
Medicine, Rural Clinical Division, UQ,
Fellow of USQ
Family Practitioner, Toowoomba
2/2
Brett Delaney
BCom UQ FCA MAICD
Honorary Secretary and Treasurer,
National Heart Foundation of Australia
(Qld Division); Member, National
Finance and Audit Committee, National
Heart Foundation of Australia; Member,
Audit Committee, National Heavy
Vehicle Regulator; Retired Assurance
Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
2/2
George Fox BCom LLB (Hons) UQ
Solicitor, Adjunct Professor of Law,
Member Tax Practitioners Board
1/2
Three additional members
appointed by the Council, one
of whom must be a graduate
of the University
Chris Bazley BBusMan
Agricultural Business Advisor / Farmer
2/2
Jan Boys DipT BCAE BEd QUT
BA UQ MEd GU
Retired (previously Regional Executive
Director of Education, Moreton)
2/2
John Dornbusch BEd UNE BEd
MBA USQ OPM Harvard FAICD
Chairman, Dornbusch Partners
Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
Deputy-Chancellor
2/2
University Secretary
Professor Mark Toleman BAppSc
DDIAE MSc JCU Grad DipInfoProc
DDIAE PhD Qld MACS MAIS
Acting University Secretary,
Governance Office, USQ
Legend
4/4 Meetings attended
Meetings held
USQ 9th Council elections
The 9th Council of the University of
Southern Queensland commenced on
7 October 2013. In accordance with USQ
governance policies and the University
of Southern Queensland Act 1998, an
election process commenced in mid
2013 calling for nominations for an
academic staff member, professional
staff member and student representative
to serve on the 9th Council. All USQ
staff were invited to nominate for the
staff representative positions and all
USQ students were invited to nominate
for the student representative position.
The nomination period was open
from 1 July 2013 to 22 July 2013 and
drew 10 academic staff nominations,
seven professional staff nominations
and one student nomination. Mr
Justin McGovern was subsequently
declared elected as the student
representative on the 9th Council.
The voting period for the staff
representative positions was open from
7 August 2013 through to 15 September
2013 with voting occurring through the
University’s electronic voting system.
On 16 September 2013 the successful
representatives were announced.
Associate Professor Kevin McDougall was
declared elected as the academic staff
representative and Mrs Mary McGilvray
was declared elected as the professional
staff representative on the 9th Council.
Staff representatives serve on Council
for a term of four years from 7
October 2013 to 6 October 2017,
whilst the student representative
serves for a two year term from 7
October 2013 to 6 October 2015.
USQ 9th Council appointments
The five Governor-in-Council
appointments of the 9th USQ Council
were announced on 18 October
2013. The three additional member
appointments were confirmed at
the first meeting of the 9th USQ
Council on 21 October 2013.
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Committee structure
Council and its committees
USQ Council
Chancellor’s
Committee
Audit and Risk
Committee
Remuneration
Sub-Committee
Finance and
Facilities
Committee
Honorary Awards
Committee
Academic
Board
Academic Board
Executive
Committee
Education
Committee
Research
Committee
University Management Committees
Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor
Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor
(Academic Services) and
(Students &
Communities)
(Research & Innovation)
University Safety
Committee
Education
Management
Committee
ICT Strategy
Board
Markets and Partners
Management
Committee
Proposed Research
Strategy Board
Social Justice
Committee
Animal Research
Ethics Committee
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
Career Development
& Employment
Strategy Committee
Human Research
Ethics Committee
Vice-Chancellor’s
Committee
Institutional
BioSafety
Committee
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USQ 8th Council: Back (L-R) Ms Jan Boys, Professor Peter Terry, Associate Professor Kevin McDougall, Mr Justin McGovern,
Mr Stephen Dixon, Mr Chris Bazley, Mr George Fox, Mrs Jane Farmer. Front (L-R) Dr Carol Cox, Mr John Dornbusch (Deputy Chancellor),
Mrs Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor), Professor Jan Thomas (Vice-Chancellor), Mr Graeme Stratford
USQ 9th Council: Back (L-R) Mrs Mary McGilvray, Mr Jim Varghese AM, Mr Stephen Dixon, Associate Professor Kevin McDougall,
Mr George Fox, Mr Chris Bazley, Dr Carol Cox. Front (L-R) Professor Peter Terry, Mr John Dornbusch (Deputy Chancellor),
Professor Jan Thomas (Vice-Chancellor), Mrs Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor), Ms Jan Boys, Mr Brett Delaney
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Senior Executive
Professor Jan Thomas
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief
Executive Officer of the University.
As Chief Executive Officer she
is responsible for the academic,
administrative, financial and other
affairs of USQ. The Vice-Chancellor
promotes the interests and furthers
the development of USQ.
The Vice-Chancellor exercises general
supervision over the activities and
welfare of staff and students of
USQ. The Vice-Chancellor has all
such powers and duties as may be
necessary or convenient to enable
her to carry out her responsibilities.
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Janet Verbyla
The Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor has
overall responsibility for the University’s
academic programs, provides executive
leadership for faculty-based strategy,
programs and course development.
The portfolio includes the University’s
two faculties and the three campuses.
The individual departments of the
Open Access College, Centre for
Australian Indigenous Knowledges and
Queensland College of Wine Tourism
along with the academic restructure
came under the auspices of this role.
The Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
offers strategic advice on the above
areas and serves as the standing
deputy in the position of ViceChancellor and acts in the role during
the absence of the Vice-Chancellor.
(Research and Innovation)
Professor Mark Harvey
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research
and Innovation) is responsible for
providing strategic direction, leadership
and management of the functions,
centres and departments that comprise
the Research and Innovation portfolio
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SENIOR EXECUTIVE
incorporating the Office of Research,
Research Centres; the Australian Digital
Futures Institute; the Institute for
Agriculture and the Environment;
and the Institute for Resilient
Regions. The commercialisation
functions of USQ’s research
also come under this role.
Professor Ken Udas
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
(Academic Services) and Chief
Information Officer (CIO) is responsible
for providing strategic direction,
leadership and management of the
functions, centres and departments
that comprise the Academic Services
portfolio incorporating ICT Services,
Learning, Teaching and Quality,
and the University Library. The
incumbent is to continually enhance
the University’s performance and
provide clear strategy in the areas
of learning and teaching support;
and learning information access.
(Students and Communities)
Mr Carl Rallings
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students
and Communities) is responsible
for providing strategic direction,
leadership and management of the
functions, for Student Management,
International, Partnerships, Alumni,
Social Justice, Access and Equity.
The incumbent also facilitates
consistent delivery of USQ’s
services that enhances the student
experience and builds the University’s
relationships with its current, future
and past student communities.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Athol Kerridge
The Chief Financial Officer is
responsible for commercial and
Vice-Chancellor’s Committee: Back (L-R) Professor Ken Udas, Professor Jan Thomas (Vice-Chancellor), Professor Mark Harvey.
Front (L-R) Mr Carl Rallings, Professor Janet Verbyla. Absent: Mr Athol Kerridge.
financial risk so as to ensure that the
University has the financial resources
to support its mission of teaching,
learning, research and engagement
whilst meeting its compliance and
reporting requirements fully and
efficiently. The Chief Financial Officer
is responsible for the operations of
the Financial and Business Services
unit and provides advice to the ViceChancellor on financial matters.
Vice-Chancellor’s Committee
USQ’s Vice-Chancellor’s Committee is
a key advisory committee to the ViceChancellor on all matters relating to
the management of the University and
on the setting of strategic directions
and the development of policy.
Chief Operating Officer
The Chief Operating Officer position
was disestablished on 1 July 2013
following an ongoing review of
the USQ organisational structure.
The position was vacant at the
time and the areas reporting to
this role were dispersed to relevant
members of the Executive.
»» the management of the University
»» the relevance, implementation and
modification of existing policies and
strategies, and on the development
of new ones considered desirable
»» the development and review of
strategic and operational planning
through the review of plans, and
negotiation of planning outcomes
The Vice-Chancellor’s Committee
provides advice to the Vice-Chancellor
on the following matters:
»» institutional performance
in all areas of its operation
»» the development of the
University’s budget methodology
and budget allocation
»» the academic and infrastructure
planning and development
of the University
»» the assurance of regulatory
compliance and ethical
accountability for the institution
»» reports containing
recommendations and advice
from its standing committees
»» the continued development of
University-wide communication
and cooperation
»» other strategic matters referred
to the Committee by members.
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Academic/Legal
Academic Board
The Academic Board was the key
advisory committee to USQ Council
on academic matters throughout 2013.
The Board monitored the academic
activities of the University’s faculties,
while promoting teaching, scholarship
and research along with developing
and reviewing academic policy.
The Board is made up of 42 members
including the members of the Senior
Executive, key departments from
USQ, academic staff and student
representatives. Neither gender can
comprise of more than 70 percent
of the Board’s representation.
Professor Peter Albion was elected as the Chair of Academic Board, commencing his role
in November 2013.
The Chair and Deputy Chair are
elected by and from the members of
the Academic Board and approved
by Council. The Vice-Chancellor,
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro ViceChancellor, Executive Deans, Director
(Learning and Teaching Support) and
Executive Director (Library Services)
shall not be candidates for the
office of Chair or Deputy Chair.
Professor Peter Terry – Professor
(Psychology) stepped down from
the position of Chair, Academic
Board late in the year, to take up the
role of Director (Research Training
and Development). Professor Steve
Raine - Executive Director (Institute
for Agriculture and the Environment)
stepped down from the position of
Deputy Chair, Academic Board at the
same time, due to time constraints and
a potential conflict of interest with his
recent Institute Directorship. Elections
were held with new appointments of
Professor Peter Albion as Chair and
Associate Professor Lyn Brodie as
Deputy Chair from early November.
The Board met on five (5) occasions
throughout 2013. Three committees
report to and advise the Academic
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ACADEMIC/LEGAL
Board – Academic Board Executive
Committee, Education Committee
and Research Committee.
Legal Framework
Right to Information
and Record Keeping
During 2013, USQ continued to
meet its statutory obligations
under the Right to Information Act
2009 through the administrative
processing of access requests for
documents held by the University.
USQ maintains records in accordance
with the Public Records Act 2002
(Qld), Information Standard 40:
Recordkeeping and Information
Standard 31: Retention and Disposal
of Public Records. The Records
Management Governance and
Records Disposal Policy guide
USQ’s record keeping systems.
Record keeping and archiving is
implemented through the on-going
use and increased deployment of
the TRIM Electronic Document and
Records Management System.
Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld)
2013 saw increasing numbers
of information privacy access
applications. Potential applicants
are initially encouraged to access
their personal information through
USQ’s Administrative Access Scheme
and formal information privacy
applications have been withdrawn
after applicants accessed their
personal information through the
Administrative Access Arrangements.
Training in Information Privacy has
continued to be offered to USQ staff.
Public Sector Ethics Act 1994
Given its obligations under the Public
Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld), USQ has
in place a Code of Conduct applicable
to all employees, Council members
and volunteers acting on behalf of the
University, which is aimed at fostering
and maintaining public trust in the
integrity and professionalism of USQ’s
staff and encouraging appropriate
standards of behaviour by the latter.
USQ conducts an ongoing education
program to inform all employees of
their obligations and responsibilities.
During 2013 the University established
the position of Director (Professional
Conduct) and Public Interest Disclosure
Coordinator. This position is intended
to enhance, promote and develop
the Code of Conduct and integrate
it more closely with daily life at USQ.
Professor Mike Robertson, formerly
Head of School of Law, filled the
position for the first six months of
operation. Mr Les Mitchell was acting
in the role at the conclusion of 2013.
USQ has policies on conflicts of
interest to employees and members
of Council and addresses the
responsibilities of individuals to
disclose conflicts of interest and to
act honestly and diligently in the
discharge of their duties. Induction
training alerts new employees and
Council members of their obligations.
USQ has also developed procedures
to assist employees and Council
members to identify potential
conflicts of interest and maintain a
Reportable Gift Register concerning
benefits and gifts received.
CRICOS Registration
USQ’s Commonwealth Register of
Institutions and Courses for Overseas
Students (CRICOS) registration renewal
application was completed and
submitted to the Tertiary Education
Quality and Standards Agency
(TEQSA) on 21 December 2012,
with confirmation of the renewed
registration being received on 5 April
2013. Registration is for a five year
period and therefore USQ’s CRICOS
registration will be effective until
30 December 2017. The process
involved a review of all USQ CRICOS
registered courses at all campus
locations, with the exception of our
English Language Intensive Courses for
Overseas Students (ELICOS) courses
which will be assessed separately
against the ELICOS Standards.
Audit and Risk
The University of Southern Queensland
Council and Vice-Chancellor recognise
internal audit and risk management
services as a key component of the
governance framework. The Internal
Audit Administration Office in the
Office of Sustainable Business
Management and Improvement
provides these services.
An Internal Audit Charter was
updated for 2013 and establishes the
authority and responsibility conferred
on Internal Audit Administration
so that the section may operate
as an effective function of the
University in accordance with the
Financial Accountability Act 2009
and the Financial and Performance
Management Standard 2009. With
due regard to the Queensland
Treasury Department’s Audit
Committee Guidelines, the internal
audit function plays a key role in:
»» developing and maintaining a culture
of accountability and integrity,
»» facilitating the integration of risk
management into day-to-day
business activities and processes, and
»» promoting a culture of costconsciousness, self-assessment and
adherence to high ethical standards.
The Internal Audit Strategic Plan for
the period 2013-2015 was developed
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Here Neville Oxford tends to the gardens prior to the arrival of the television crew.
to provide the right level of assurance
to the Audit and Risk Committee,
USQ Council and USQ Management
through focusing on key risks,
business processes and information
systems from across the University.
Based on the Internal Audit Strategic
Plan and an independent assessment
of significant operational and
financial risks, the 2013 Internal
Audit Plan was prepared by the
Internal Audit Administration Office
and subsequently endorsed by the
Vice-Chancellor’s Committee and
approved by the Council through
the Audit and Risk Committee.
The plan was executed through an
established co-sourced arrangement
involving professional internal and
external internal audit resources.
Operating independently, the role of
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ACADEMIC/LEGAL
internal audit is to provide an objective
assurance and advisory function to
protect and add value to improve the
University’s operations. Through the
annual plan, internal audit helps the
University accomplish its objectives
by bringing a systematic, disciplined
approach to evaluate the effectiveness
of risk management, internal control
and governance processes.
Key achievements under the
plan during 2013 include but
are not limited to reviews of:
»» Examination Material Security
»» Examination Supervision
»» Tax Liability Compliance
»» Compliance Management
»» Payroll Processes
»» Academic Annual Leave
The broad internal audit strategy
involves more than conducting internal
audits; it is designed to provide
awareness and advice to University
management on policy, procedure,
good practice and fitting conduct.
Under the responsibility to the
Audit and Risk Committee, internal
audit has also conducted a range
of anti-fraud and risk management
workshops across the organisation.
A Risk Management Policy has
been adopted to establish a risk
management framework that is
informed by recognised standards
(AS/NZS ISO 3100:2009 and COSOS
Risk Framework) to comply with
the Financial and Performance
Management Standard 2009. The
framework continues to evolve
and mature in order to provide
management and staff with an
informed view of events that may
impact the achievement of strategic
and operational objectives.
The University has identified
significant risks and actively monitors
and implements risk reduction
strategies. Risks have been identified
in the following categories:
»» Strategic risk
»» Financial risk
»» Hazard risk
»» Operational risk
»» Academic risk
»» Reputation risk
»» Fraud risk
»» ICT risk
The major role of both functions,
internal audit and risk management,
is to provide assurance to executive
management and ultimately the
Council, that University operations
are being managed as per established
policies and procedures and good
management practice, and that
risks are adequately identified,
managed and controlled.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Vice-Chancellor’s Committee
provides advice and assurance to
the Audit and Risk Committee of
Council on the effectiveness of
the risk management framework
and the management of risk.
The Audit and Risk Committee
is independent of management
and, during 2013, comprised:
Independent members of the Council
not employed by the University
who are able to contribute to the
broad skills base relevant to the
business of the Committee.
USQ 8th Council
»» Mr Graeme Stratford (Chair) BAcc
SA GradDipCmlComp QUT ACA
MAICD Retired (previously partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers) Brisbane
»» Mrs Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor)
BA LLB LLM UQ GradDipLP QUT
Director Brookstead
»» Mr John Dornbusch (Deputy
Chancellor) BEd UNE BEd MBA
USQ OPM Harvard FAICD
Chairman Dornbusch Partners
Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
»» A position was vacant on
the committee during the
2013 8th USQ Council.
»» Mrs Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor)
BA LLB LLM UQ GradDipLP QUT
Director Brookstead
»» Mr John Dornbusch (Deputy
Chancellor) BEd UNE BEd MBA
USQ OPM Harvard FAICD
Chairman Dornbusch Partners
Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
»» Mr Chris Bazley
BBusMan Agricultural
Business Advisor/Farmer
At least one person external
to the Council and staff of the
University who broadly represents
the accounting profession and
be experienced in auditing.
At least one person external
to the Council and staff of the
University who broadly represents
the accounting profession and
be experienced in auditing.
»» Mr Tim Davis BBus USQ FCA CTA
Accountant Horizon
Accounting Toowoomba
»» Mr Tim Davis BBus USQ FCA CTA
Accountant Horizon
Accounting Toowoomba
The Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial
Officer, Executive Director Sustainable
Business Management and
Improvement, Manager (Audit, Risk),
representatives of the Queensland
Audit Office, and representatives of
the University’s internal audit services
partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
attended Audit and Risk Committee
meetings by invitation, had rights
of audience and debate but were
not members of the Committee.
Committee members are not
remunerated for their roles.
The University Secretary serves
as secretary to the Committee.
The Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial
Officer, Executive Director Sustainable
Business Management and Improvement,
Manager (Audit, Risk), representatives
of the Queensland Audit Office, and
representatives of the University’s
internal audit services partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers attended
Audit and Risk Committee meetings
by invitation, had rights of audience
and debate but were not members
of the Committee. Committee
members are not remunerated for
their roles. The University Secretary
serves as secretary to the Committee.
USQ 9th Council
»» Mr Brett Delaney (Chair)
BCom UQ FCA MAICD
Honorary Secretary and Treasurer,
National Heart Foundation of
Australia (Qld Division). Member,
National Finance and Audit
Committee, National Heart
Foundation of Australia. Member,
Audit Committee, National Heavy
Vehicle Regulator. Retired Assurance
Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Audit and Risk Committee, in
conjunction with the Finance and
Facilities Committee, reviewed the
financial statements and accounting
policies for appropriateness
and compliance with prescribed
accounting and other requirements,
with reference to recommendations
by the Queensland Audit Office.
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SECTION
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Financial statements
and appendices
Contents
Institutional performance Financial performance Financial position 59
59
59
Financial statements 63
Staff overseas travel 109
Environmental indicators 136
Honorary awards and
titles conferred by USQ Council 144
General statistics 146
Compliance checklist 148
Glossary of terms Acronyms and Abbreviations 150
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Institutional performance
Financial performance
The 2013 Operating Revenue for the
University of Southern Queensland
and its controlled entities was
$276.7million. The operating surplus
was $27.2million and this was
also the budgeted achievement
for the year. This result takes into
account receipt of $7.6million for
non-recurrent capital revenue.
Total revenue from the Australian
Government remains the major source
of revenue for the University and for
2013 increased to $205.9million.
The fiscal planning targets included
an overall benchmark operating
result, including receipt of capital
funding, set at 9.5%. The operating
result of $27.2million was above
target at 9.8%. The financial position
of the University is sound with a
ratio of current assets to current
liabilities of 2.94:1. As a result of
its policies of fiscal prudence, close
monitoring of forecasts, a carefully
constructed investment portfolio, and
pre-emptive budgetary action, the
University remains in a strong financial
position to maximise operational
opportunities and outcomes.
Planning for the University includes
growth in student numbers and
research activity and 2013 has seen
the investment in the USQ Research
Plan 2013-2015. By 2017, total annual
revenue is anticipated to increase
above $320million and the University
has adopted a long-term plan, in
line with the University’s strategic
goals, to accommodate this growth.
On an annual basis the development
of the University’s Operational and
Resource Management Plan is a
key document for the University
and incorporates capital plans as
well as Divisional business plans,
budgets and resource allocations.
This plan underpins USQ investment
in maintaining and enhancing its
reputation and performance.
Financial position
Consolidated net assets decreased
by $27.7million to $422.0million.
This decrease is attributable to the
comprehensive revaluation of assets at
31 December 2013. The cash position
at the end of December 2013 totals
$110.2million, a $20.7million increase
compared to the previous year.
This increase is attributable to receipt
of Commonwealth funds from the
Educational Investment Fund and
the Diversity & Structural Adjustment
Fund and cash generated from
operating activities throughout 2013.
As indicated in the Financial
Performance commentary, the
overall financial position of the
University is sound and the current
ratio, the ratio of current assets
to current liabilities, is 2.94:1
The Company Financial Reporting
in the Queensland Public Sector
Policy does not cover USQ, its
subsidiaries or related entities.
University
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
% increase/
(decrease)
Total revenue from continuing operations
276,725
268,588
3.0%
Total expenses from continuing operation
249,506
230,501
8.2%
27,219
38,087
(28.5%)
421,967
449,620
(6.2%)
Result for the year
Total equity
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Performance indicator
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
[a] Total Students
24718
25657
26082
26421
27227
27337
[a] Total Student Enrolments
24942
25893
26302
26764
27647
27711
Total Student Load
12238
12947
13250
13391
13950
13761
Enrolments – Commencing Students
10737
11020
11123
11530
11520
11411
Enrolments – All Undergraduate
17344
18290
18941
19358
20551
20723
329
417
417
429
450
497
Enrolments – Higher Degree Coursework
7158
7039
6804
6743
6646
6491
Postgraduates as % of Total Students
30%
29%
28%
27%
26%
25%
Load – All Undergraduate
9222
9841
10230
10521
11066
10906
Load – All Postgraduate
3015
3099
3020
2871
2884
2855
USQ Share of Queensland Providers enrolments
12.6%
12.2%
11.9%
11.9%
12.1%
*
USQ Share of Australian Distance Education enrolments
13.7%
13.2%
12.8%
12.0%
11.5%
*
USQ Share of International Student
enrolments (Australian Providers)
2.5%
2.2%
2.0%
2.2%
2.0%
*
USQ Share of Australian graduations
1.9%
2.0%
1.7%
1.4%
1.6%
*
USQ Share of International Distance Education enrolments
41.3%
41.9%
40.6%
41.0%
38.8%
*
USQ Share of Queensland provider Distance
Education enrolments
53.3%
52.3%
51.9%
51.3%
50.5%
*
[d] Student Evaluation of Teaching (score / 7)
5.63
5.58
5.73
6.00
5.81
*
[e] CEQ: % Good Teaching Satisfaction
81%
89%
90%
90%
76%
*
[e] CEQ: % Generic Skills Satisfaction
84%
92%
93%
93%
90%
*
[e] CEQ: % Overall Rating Satisfaction
86%
93%
95%
94%
94%
*
7.3%
10.9%
7.4%
10.7%
11.3%
*
[g] GDS: % Graduates in Full-Time Employment
64.8%
88.6%
69.7%
71.0%
76%
*
[h] GDS: Median Starting Salary
48800
48000
44800
52000
55000
*
[i] GDS: % Graduates Seeking FT Employment
16.1%
11.4%
16.3%
12.5%
18.5%
*
[j] Student Retention
81.9%
79.6%
79.5%
79.0%
78.8%
*
[k] Course Progression rate
82.8%
82.9%
80.3%
79.2%
79.4%
*
4906
4624
4787
4273
4787
*
Student enrolments and load
Enrolments – Higher Degree Research
[b] Market share and student demand
[c] Client satisfaction and teaching quality
Graduate outcomes
[f] GDS: % Graduates in Full-Time Study
Student performance
Student Completions
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INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
% Enrolments Internal
13.9%
13.8%
13.0%
12.9%
12.3%
13.5%
% Enrolments External
74.8%
73.7%
73.7%
73.5%
73.4%
72.3%
% Enrolments Multi-Modal
11.3%
12.5%
13.3%
13.6%
14.3%
14.1%
121
149
198
232
237
244
2811
7535
12485
15173
17530
17563
2.02
1.98
1.97
1.97
1.95
1.99
28
28
28
28
28
29
40
62
61
47
*
*
Number of Journal Articles Published
187.9
171.6
174.2
231.0
*
*
Number of Conference Publications
137.8
107.2
129.5
124.9
*
*
[m] Staff FTE – Academic (FT & FFT)
437
419
457
451
465
483
[m] Staff FTE – General (FT & FFT)
782
806
873
871
866
913
Casual Staff FTE
209
249
253
266
266
271
Student Staff Ratio (EFTS:FTE)
21.3
22.0
21.3
22.0
22.4
21.1
% Academic Staff with PhD
54%
55%
58%
61%
62%
66%
% Academic Staff with Higher Degree
86%
84%
83%
86%
86%
88%
[n] Staff Turnover Rate (%)
17%
14%
9%
13%
8%
*
Staff Separation Rate (%)
11%
9%
7%
8%
6%
6%
Mean Age of Staff – Academic
53
52
52
51
50
49
Mean Age of Staff – General
48
47
45
44
43
42
% Academic Staff who are Female
46%
48%
48%
49%
50%
50%
% Senior Staff who are Female
20%
19%
15%
16%
22%
22%
% Staff covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements
98%
96%
95%
97%
96%
96%
2.64
1.62
2.66
1.98
3.50
1.89
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.46
0.97
14.74
3.17
14.27
8.01
0
0
0
0
0
0
Flexibility
Web-Based Subjects Offered
Web-Based Student Enrolments
Enrolment trends
Enrolment Density (= Ratio of Enrolments to Load)
Median Age of Students
[l] Research and research higher degrees
Research Completions – PhD + Research Masters
Staff
[o] Health and safety
[p] Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
Occupational Disease Rate
[q] Lost Work Day Rate
Fatalities
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Performance Indicator
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
100
107
99
101
108
92
12
13
14
13
12
12
3764
3796
3518
3407
3362
2902
Females as % of Total Students
55.7%
56.3%
57.4%
57.3%
57.0%
56.7%
Females as % of Commencing Students
55.6%
57.7%
59.3%
59.0%
58.5%
58.3%
% of Females in Engineering
9.4%
9.7%
9.9%
9.7%
10.3%
10.7%
Enrolments – Indigenous Students
1.5%
1.7%
1.8%
1.8%
2.2%
2.2%
86.9%
80.1%
82.8%
85.0%
*
*
702
776
820
943
1053
1399
Internationalisation
Market Breadth 1: Number Countries Serviced
Market Breadth 2: # Countries Accounting for 80%[s]
International Student Load
Equity and multiculturalism
Indigenous Student Progression (Pass Rate Parity)
Enrolments – People with Disabilities
* Data not available at time of publication or lags a year behind.
[a] R
eporting headcount and student – level of program count
for consistency with reporting counts a level of program.
[b] Market share is based on enrolments.
[c] C
lient satisfaction is from data taken from USQ’s internal Student Evaluation
of Teaching (SET) course survey; and the Course Experience Questionnaire
(CEQ) national survey of graduates. Graduate Outcomes are assessed
using the Graduate Destination Survey (GDS) conducted by all universities;
and a survey of employers of USQ graduates conducted by USQ.
[d] R
atings are from on-campus students undertaking courses around week
11 of First Semester using a 7 point scale to indicate their response to
the question: “All things considered, how would you rate the teaching
of the lecturers in this course?” The separate mean ratings for Semesters
one and two were averaged to provide a yearly performance measure.
[e] T he CEQ percentages shown above are the proportion of all
respondents that broadly agreed with the items on the two CEQ
scales and the Overall Satisfaction Index. Respondents indicated broad
agreement by rating the scale item as 3, 4 or 5 on a 5 point scale.
The percentages shown are derived from figures supplied by GCCA
which consisted of the percentage of graduates in each qualification
level and broad area of study that rated the scale as 3, 4 or 5.
[f] These are Australian first-degree graduates in further full-time study.
[g] T his is the number of Australian first-degree graduates
in full-time employment as a percentage of those available
for full-time employment.
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[h] T hese are Australian bachelor degree graduates
who were in their first full-time job.
[i] The number of Australian first degree graduates in part-time
employment or unemployed seeking full-time as a percentage
of those available for full-time employment.
[j] R
etention Rate Calculation: (Continuing Yr2) /
(Total Yr1 – Grads End Yr1).
[k] Progression Rate calculations exclude Non award students.
[l] 2011 Research outputs not completed or verified
until June meeting of HDREC.
[m] FTE refers to Full-Time staff Equivalents.
[n] P roportion of the workforce that left the organisation
for any reason during the year (including employeeinitiated, employer-initiated and contract expiry).
[o] A
ll system rules are applied, reported and recorded
in respect with the Workplace Health and Safety Act
1995 (QLD) and Workcover Act 1996 (QLD).
[p] LTIFR = (number of injuries x 1 000 000) / total hours worked.
[q] L ost work day rate = (total lost work days/total hours worked) x 200000.
Note: S ome data may have changed slightly from the previous
Annual Report due to back dated student withdrawals or similar.
If you require additional information, please contact the Editor.
Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2013
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Income Statements
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105
Certificate of University of Southern Queensland
106
Independent Audit Report
107
Independent Audit Report
108
Travel Report
Name and
position
Austin, Jon Noel
Associate Director
(Research)
Baynes, Renee
Lecturer (Indigenous
Studies)
Parkes, Glen
Lecturer (Indigenous
Studies)
Price, Kathleen
Associate Director
Office
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Present paper at International
Institute of Critical Pedagogy &
Transformational Leadership,
University of Malta.
$3,881.01
$3,881.01
Present paper at the International
Institute of Critical Pedagogy and
Transformational Leadership.
$0.00
$0.00
Attend and Present at the International
institute of Critical Pedagogy and
Transformational Leadership.
$3,475.23
$3,475.23
Participate in the Twelfth Session
of the United Nations Permanent
Forum on Indigenous Issues.
$0.00
$0.00
$6,151.38
$6,151.38
USA
Participate in the World Indigenous
Nations Higher Education Consortium
meeting and conference.
21/03/2013 25/03/2013
Attend graduation ceremony
and business meetings.
$6,580.93
$6,580.93
Attend EDUCAUSE 2013 Conference.
$3,658.26
$3,658.26
Attend the inaugural meeting
of the OER University Council
of Chief Executive Officers.
$4,526.07
$4,526.07
Attend Biotechnology Industry
Organisation conference
and meetings in the UK.
$6,962.94
$6,962.94
Attend Biotechnology Industry
Organisation Conference.
$10,990.78
$10,990.78
Attend Malaysian Graduations and
meet with partners and represent
the Vice Chancellor at the Higher
Education Forum in Brisbane.
$3,950.11
$3,950.11
Attend Asian Research
Policy Symposium.
$2,791.94
$1,198.61
Attend SITE (Society of Information
Technology & Teacher Education)
2013 in New Orleans to present
papers, participate in society
meetings, and attend presentations.
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Attend EDUsummIT 2013 as invited
leader of a thematic working group,
National Technology Leadership
Summit as Editor, and Society
for Information Technology and
Teacher Education Executive
meeting as member of executive.
$900.00
$900.00
Accommodation
only paid by
USQ all other
costs paid
externally
Phd student Research.
$0.00
$0.00
Self Funded
Dates and
country
Centre for
Australian
Indigenous
Knowledges
11/10/2013 21/10/2013
Centre for
Australian
Indigenous
Knowledges
11/10/2013 21/10/2013
Centre for
Australian
Indigenous
Knowledges
11/10/2013 21/10/2013
Centre for
Australian
Indigenous
Knowledges
17/05/2013 29/05/2013
Malta
Malta
Malta
USA
2/08/2013 14/08/2013
Brazil, Roberta Anne
Council
Chancellor
External
funding
No Cost to USQ
No Cost to USQ
Malaysia
Udas, Kenneth
Deputy ViceChancellor’s Office
(Academic Services)
13/10/2013 21/10/2013
USA
2/11/2013 8/11/2013
Canada, USA
Brady, Gary James
Director, Office of
Research Partnerships
& Commercialisation
O’Keeffe, Danae
Research Partnerships
Officer
Rallings, Carl
Deputy ViceChancellor (Students
and Communities)
Deputy ViceChancellor’s
Office (Research
and Innovation)
15/04/2013 30/04/2013
Deputy ViceChancellor’s
Office (Research
and Innovation)
18/04/2013 28/04/2013
Deputy ViceChancellor’s Office
(Students and
Communities)
23/03/2013 28/03/2013
Afzal, Munshi Naser Ibne
USA, United
Kingdom
USA
Malaysia
27/08/2013 1/09/2013
Student
Korea Republic
Albion, Peter Robert
Faculty of Education
Professor (Educational
Technology)
Ali, Omar
Student
22/03/2013 29/03/2013
USA
Education,
Law & Arts
29/09/2013 5/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
30/10/2013 5/11/2013
USA
$1,593.33 - Korea
Institute of
S&T Evaluation
& Planning
Thailand
109
Name and
position
Aryal, Suman
Researcher
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of
Business & Law
2/04/2013 30/06/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
18/10/2013 3/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
3/09/2013 13/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
6/12/2013 15/12/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
12/09/2013 18/09/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
12/05/2013 25/05/2013
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Data Collection.
$3,815.88
$3,815.88
Teaching Schools.
$2,263.22
$2,263.22
Present paper at British
Educational Research Association
and the European Conference
on Educational Research.
$2,050.00
$0.00
Research for Community Resilience
through cultural Repatriation: Colonial
Photography in Papua New Guinea.
$2,486.99
$2,486.99
Representing USQ School of
Commerce at Kangda Graduation
and visiting Kangda campus.
$3,738.06
$3,738.06
Teaching School.
$4,169.20
$4,169.20
Attending Joint 7th Self Biennial
International Conference and
Educational Research Association
of Singapore Conference.
$1,096.19
$1,096.19
Present a reviewed paper at
the 3rd Regional Conference
on Tourism Research.
$1,478.09
$1,478.09
Present research papers at conferences
in Bremen SPICE 2013 (Software
Process Improvement & Capability
dEtermination) Conference and Eighth
International Conference on Design
Science Research in Information
Systems and Technology Helsinki.
$2,468.64
$1,440.85
$1,027.79 - ARC
Funded
$0.00
$0.00
University
College Dublin
Nepal
Austin, Gavin
Lecturer (Education)
Baguley, Margaret
Senior Lecturer (Arts
Education, Curriculum
and Pedagogy)
Barker, Bryce
Professor (Anthropology)
Beattie, Claire
Lecturer (Accounting)
Blake, Jacqueline
Resarcher
Vietnam
United Kingdom,
Turkey
Papua New Guinea
China
$2,050 Ian Potter
Foundation
China
Carter, Susan
Cassidy, Frances
Lecturer (Tourism)
Cater-Steel, Aileen
Professor (Information
Systems)
Chalk, Darryl
Education,
Law & Arts
6/09/2013 12/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
27/10/2013 2/11/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
3/06/2013 13/06/2013
Lecturer (Law)
Cockfield, Geoff
Professor (Government
and Economics)
Collins, Pauline
Senior Lecturer (Law)
Connors, Elizabeth
Senior Lecturer (History)
Cotter, Julie
Director (Australian Centre
for Sustainable Business
and Development)
110
TRAVEL REPORT
Malaysia
Germany, Finland,
Netherlands
Education,
Law & Arts
9/12/2013 17/12/2013
Sri Lanka, India,
Singapore
Appointed by University College
Dublin to review Management
Information Systems course materials,
assessment items and student work.
Faculty of Arts
26/03/2013 3/04/2013
Attend and present at the Shakespeare
Association of America Meeting.
$2,596.67
$2,596.67
Faculty of
Business & Law
22/01/2013
- 25/01/2013
New Zealand
Attend Australasia Tax Teacher
Association Conference.
$2,002.59
$2,002.59
Faculty of
Business & Law
24/06/2013 1/07/2013 France
International Conference
on Public Policy.
$929.27
$929.27
Education,
Law & Arts
25/08/2013 1/09/2013 Nepal
International Conference on
Forests, People and Climate:
Changing Paradigm.
$2,659.25
$2,659.25
Education,
Law & Arts
26/06/2013 5/07/2013 Canada
Conferences and Presentations:
International Law Association
Committee gathering and
Law on the Edge.
$1,527.50
$1,527.50
Education,
Law & Arts
24/11/2013 29/11/2013
Attend the 32nd Annual Conference
of the Australian and New
Zealand Law and History Society:
People, Power and Place.
$1,680.58
$1,680.58
Education,
Law & Arts
12/10/2013 17/10/2013
Further develop vCloud project
with Chinese partners.
$3,119.29
$3,119.29
Senior Lecturer (Theatre)
and Program Coordinator
Chardon, Toni
Singapore
Canada
Canada
New Zealand
China
Name and
position
Creed, Allison
Researcher
Crouch, Julie
Specified term
Danaher, Patrick Alan
Associate Dean (Research
and Research Training)
Darmi, Ramiza
Student
Dashwood, Ann
Senior Lecturer (TESL)
Delany, Thomas
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Office
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Attend an Associate Fellowship project
for doctoral students and network
at the University of Canterbury.
$1,000.71
$1,000.71
Delivery of Disclosure Analysis
introduction for Master of
Education program at Ho Chi
Minh City Open University.
$2,415.49
$2,415.49
Attend Building Capacity and
Connections New Zealand Youth
Mentoring Conference. Attend
meetings and network. On Thursday
12th September, the Beams team are
meeting with other delegates from
the Youth Mentoring Conference.
$1,595.36
$1,595.36
Present papers at 2 Conferences:
1. International Conference on
Books and Publishing (Regensburg,
Germany) (Present 1 paper) 2.
4th International Conference on
Education and Educational Psychology
(Antalya, Turkey) (Present 2 papers).
$2,730.00
$2,730.00
1. Attend Higher Education Research
and Development Society of
Australasia Inc (HERDSA) Conference
(Auckland) (Present 1 Conference
paper & 1 Showcase presentation); 2.
First Year in Higher Education (FYHE)
(Wellington) (Present 1 paper).
$1,770.00
$1,770.00
Present paper at the 11th
International Englishes Across
Asia Context Conference.
$1,452.51
$1,452.51
$0.00
$0.00
Education,
Law & Arts
19/11/2013 24/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
22/06/2013 30/06/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
9/09/2013 13/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
25/09/2013 5/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
29/06/2013 11/07/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
23/10/2013 28/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
25/11/2013 20/12/2013
Indonesia
School visits in Denpasar and in
Malang to identify schools prepared
to take education students on the
newly established International
Exchange for professional
experience starting in 2014.
Faculty of
Business & Law
22/01/2013 25/01/2013
Attend Australasian Tax
Teachers Conference
$1,219.85
$1,219.85
Education,
Law & Arts
21/07/2013 29/07/2013
Present paper at 2nd International
Conference on Earth Science
and Climate Change.
$1,890.33
$1,890.33
Education,
Law & Arts
18/10/2013 3/11/2013
Teaching School.
$2,789.12
$2,789.12
2/03/2013 17/03/2013
Teaching School.
$2,746.39
$2,746.39
Education,
Law & Arts
26/11/2013 29/11/2013
Presenting a paper at the New
Zealand Association of Research
in Education Annual International
Conference and working with
a Dunedin-based colleague on
writing two journal articles.
$1,139.35
$1,139.35
Education,
Law & Arts
6/11/2013 24/11/2013
(1) Research planning Oxford
University and the OECD; (2) Major
Groups Delegate to the 19th Session
of the Meeting of the Parties to
the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change.
$2,800.00
$2,800.00
Education,
Law & Arts
6/04/2013 11/04/2013
Attendance at Kuala Lumpur
International Business Economics
& Law Conference.
$1,160.23
$1,160.23
New Zealand
Vietnam
New Zealand
Germany, Turkey
New Zealand
Philippines
External
funding
Airfares paid
by traveller
Part Self Funded
and part funded
by University of
Brawijaya Malang
New Zealand
Devkota, Rohini Prasad
Student
Dickson, Darren
Casual Employment
USA
Vietnam
Vietnam
Dowden, Tony
Senior Lecturer (Education)
Eddington, Ian
Lecturer/researcher
Eljayash, Kamal
Resarcher
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Malaysia
111
Name and
position
Erwee, Ronel
Professor Ronel Erwee
Finkelstein, Joanne
Head of School
(Management and
Enterprise)
Flegg, Nicholas
Office
Dates and
country
Gow, Jeffrey
Professor (Economics)
Gupta, Kritika
Casual Employment
Gururajan, Rajagopal
Professor (Information
Systems)
USQ
funding
EMS conference invitation to
participate in a doctoral consortium,
panel discussion and presentation
of two papers . Visit to USQ Liaison
Office in RSA DBAR student
work and alumni function.
$7,082.91
$7,082.91
$2,005.59
$2,005.59
External
funding
10/09/2013 24/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
10/11/2013 16/11/2013
New Zealand
Present a paper at the Sustainability
Conference 2013 at Massey
University, Albany Campus.
Education,
Law & Arts
31/07/2013 3/08/2013
Attending UUNZ
graduation ceremony.
$142.50
$142.50
1/06/2013 7/06/2013
Peer-reviewed Advancing the
STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering Mathematics) Agenda
Conference presentation.
$1,504.38
$1,504.38
Presentation of 3 conference
papers, conducting archival
research, accessing archives and
libraries in the United Kingdom.
$10,000.00
$0.00
Teaching School.
$3,883.01
$3,883.01
Attend 11th International Conference
of the International Association for the
Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society.
$2,011.67
$2,011.67
Present paper at AIDS Impact
2013 conference and meet with
collaborators and write journal articles.
$0.00
$0.00
Teaching School.
$4,100.37
$4,100.37
Teaching School.
$2,145.91
$2,145.91
Data collection - Australian
India Obesity project.
$2,115.68
$0.00
$2,115.68 - (DSIT
& A) DEED,
Indo-QLD
Research Project
$1,406.81
$0.00
$1,406.81 - (DSIT
& A) DEED,
Indo-QLD
South Africa, USA
New Zealand
USA
Senior Lecturer
(International Studies)
Total cost
Education,
Law & Arts
Gehrmann, Richard
Details
Education,
Law & Arts
20/06/2013 20/07/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
22/11/2013 1/12/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
24/08/2013 3/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
27/09/2013 13/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
12/10/2013 21/10/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
16/04/2013 22/04/2013
United Kingdom
All other costs
funded by
UUNZ Institute
of Business
$10,000 - Self
Funded
Hong Kong, China
Argentina
Spain, South Africa
AIDS Conference
Organisers
China
Malaysia
Faculty of
Business & Law
2/06/2013 11/06/2013
India
Education,
Law & Arts
21/08/2013 2/09/2013
India
Attend Indian Railways Physicians and
Health Administrators Conference as
keynote speaker and data collection.
Faculty of
Business & Law
27/03/2013 5/04/2013
Australian Research Council project
- team meetings and field testing.
$1,211.03
$0.00
$1,211.03 ARC
Funding
Data collection.
$1,249.95
$0.00
$1,249.95
(DSIT&A) DEED,
Indo-QLD
1. Present a keynote address in the
ICSISPD (International Conference
on Sustainable Innovation and
Successful Product Development) 2013
conference in Chennai; 2. Collect data
for the ongoing Obesity project; 3.
Present the Indo-Australia progress to
the Indian team and the Government.
$2,077.28
$0.00
$2,077.28
(DSIT&A) DEED,
Indo-QLD
Teaching School.
$4,395.39
$4,395.39
India
Hafeez-Baig, Abdul
Senior Lecturer
(Information Systems)
112
TRAVEL REPORT
Education,
Law & Arts
28/09/2013 2/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
6/12/2013 28/12/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
13/05/2013 23/05/2013
India
India
China
Name and
position
Hakim, Latif
Adjunct Associate
Professor
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
$5,000.00
$0.00
$5,000.00 Self Funded
China
Managing the requirements for
the book “Quality Innovations:
Knowledge, Theory and Practices coauthored with the co-chair of National
Institute for Innovation Management,
Zhejiang University China.
Education,
Law & Arts
3/09/2013 18/09/2013
Research Collaboration with Tsinghua
University and Zhejiang University.
$1,280.85
$1,280.85
Faculty of
Business & Law
6/06/2013 14/06/2013
Complete a paper which requires one
more observation and meeting with
surgeons at Bangkok Hospital. The
paper is co-authored by me, surgeons
from Medical School at Imperial
College London and Bangkok Hospital.
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$1,022.21
$1,022.21
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of
Business & Law
14/12/2012 16/01/2013
China
Thailand
Hall, Cristine
Education,
Law & Arts
19/11/2013 24/11/2013
New Zealand
Attend an Associate Fellowship project
for doctoral students and network
at the University of Canterbury.
28/06/2013 5/07/2013
Presenting at the Law on
the Edge conference.
$4,524.54
$4,524.54
Lecturer (Law)
Faculty of
Business & Law
Henderson, Robyn Wendy
19/11/2013 24/11/2013
Accompany three doctoral students
attending the Associate Fellowship
Project for Doctoral Students
symposium at the University
of Canterbury. Students and
accompanying staff to present
papers. The project is also building
on a partnership already developed
with the College of Education
at University of Canterbury.
$1,316.97
$1,316.97
External Examiner and Keynote
Speaker for the annual Researching
Professionals Symposium.
$0.00
$0.00
Presentation of invited keynote
symposium and conference papers
at the British Education Research
Association Conference in Brighton
United Kingdom and European
Educational Research conference
in Istanbul, plus visiting scholar.
$7,308.59
$7,308.59
Teaching Schools.
$2,127.96
$2,127.96
Teaching at Ho Chi Minh University.
$1,947.65
$1,947.65
Present a peer reviewed paper at
the Seventh Joint Conference of
Asia Pacific Australasia Computer
Assisted Language Learning
conference in Da Nang.
$692.48
$692.48
Attend International Academic
Association for the Enhancement
of Learning in Higher Education
conference in Greece; Teaching
Schools and attend the
completion ceremony and
Alumni function in Vietnam.
$7,201.36
$7,201.36
Running Seminar at Shakespeare
Association of America congress.
$3,317.24
$2,350.49
Lecturer/researcher
Hart, Caroline
Canada
Associate Professor
(Literacy) and Program
Coordinator (Doctoral
Programs)
Janse Van Rensburg,
Henriette Magaretha
Senior Lecturer (Pedagogy
and Curriculum - Blended
Learning Focus) and
Postgraduate Program
Coordinator
New Zealand
Education,
Law & Arts
27/08/2013 30/08/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
31/08/2013 30/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
18/10/2013 3/11/2013
2/03/2013 16/03/2013
New Zealand
United Kingdom,
Turkey
Vietnam
Vietnam
Education,
Law & Arts
24/11/2013 1/12/2013
6/06/2013 25/06/2013
Vietnam
Greece, Vietnam
Johnson, Laurence
Associate Professor
(English and
Cultural Studies)
University of
Otago College
of Education
Faculty of Arts
26/03/2013 3/04/2013
Traveller paying
for airfares
$966.75 - ALTC
Citation Funds
Canada
113
Name and
position
Jones, Janice Kathleen
Senior Lecturer
(Expressive Arts)
Kavanagh, Marie
Professor (Accounting)
and Campus Academic
Coordinator (Community
Engagement)
Khanam, Rasheda
Senior Lecturer
(Economics)
Kong, Chak Wai (Eric)
Senior Lecturer
(Management)
Kossen, Christopher
Senior Lecturer
(Public Relations and
Communication)
Lane, Michael
Senior Lecturer
Lawrence, Jill Elizabeth
Associate Dean (Students)
Lawrey, Roger
Head of School
(Commerce)
Layton, Allan Patrick
Dean, Faculty of
Business & Law
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Follow up on Academic Development
and Outside Studies Program research
contacts including: a) Separate
Research Meetings with three
researcher partners at University of
Exeter UK Monday 14 October. b)
Invited to the Pedagogy, Language,
Arts & Culture in Education (A
seminar series run by the University
of Cambridge Faculty of Education).
Seminar at University of Cambridge
15th October, and Fellows Meetings.
c) Invited Forum Presenter at
University of Cambridge 16th
October and Fellows Meetings
$2,275.00
$2,275.00
USQ paying for
Airfares only
all other costs
met externally
$5,459.46
$5,459.46
Spain, Croatia
Attend Global University Network for
Innovation Conference 13-15 May
Barcelona Spain. Attend International
Management Research Academy
Conference 16-17 May Croatia.
Education,
Law & Arts
9/09/2013 13/09/2013
Present paper at New Zealand
Youth Mentoring Conference.
$1,279.35
$1,279.35
Education,
Law & Arts
19/12/2013 23/12/2013
Present paper at the 9th Asian
Business Research conference.
$345.00
$345.00
USQ paying
Registration
and taxis only
Education,
Law & Arts
5/11/2013 15/11/2013
$2,761.57
$2,761.57
Traveller paying
all other costs
Hong Kong, Japan
Attend the 2nd International
Symposium on Business
and Social Sciences.
Education,
Law & Arts
8/10/2013 13/10/2013
Meet contractual obligations
with partner institution.
$2,085.21
$2,085.21
Education,
Law & Arts
24/11/2013 1/12/2013
Teaching School.
$3,589.79
$3,589.79
Education,
Law & Arts
1/07/2013 11/07/2013
Attend the Higher Education Research
and Development Society of Australia
2013 conference and the First Year
Higher Education Conference.
$2,315.77
$2,315.77
Education,
Law & Arts
10/07/2013 15/07/2013
Knowledge Team Meeting
for submission of Strategic
Research Grant application with
Professor Hans-Dieter Evers.
$2,601.01
$2,601.01
Faculty of
Business & Law
20/01/2013 28/01/2013
City University Internation Partner
Meeting and Dedication Week.
$2,183.08
$2,183.08
Attend Graduations.
$3,323.56
$3,323.56
Visit South Africa Partner.
$6,744.30
$6,744.30
Research for Community Resilience
through cultural repatriation: Colonial
Photography in Papua New Guinea.
$3,835.48
$3,835.48
Data collection of PhD research.
$2,014.16
$2,014.16
Present paper at the Impact and
Effectiveness of Development
Relationships, University of New
Mexico Mentoring Institute.
$3,156.33
$3,156.33
Office
Dates and
country
Education,
Law & Arts
11/10/2013 19/10/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
10/05/2013 19/05/2013
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Bangladesh
Malaysia
China
New Zealand
Malaysia
USA
Faculty of
Business & Law
23/03/2013 25/03/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
6/05/2013 15/05/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
6/12/2013 15/12/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
20/11/2012 21/01/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
25/10/2013 5/11/2013
Malaysia
South Africa
Lee, Christopher
Professor (English
Literature)
Liu, Xuemei
Researcher
Louth, Sharon
Lecturer (Curriculum
and Pedagogy)
114
TRAVEL REPORT
Papua New Guinea
China
USA
Name and
position
Malan, Renee
Office
Dates and
country
Education,
Law & Arts
22/09/2013 1/10/2013
Faculty of Arts
22/06/2013 28/06/2013
and Pedagogy)
Education,
Law & Arts
4/12/2013 12/12/2013
Mason, Robert
24/07/2013 31/07/2013
Lecturer (Management)
Malone, Lachlan
Researcher
South Africa
United Kingdom
Martin, David
Senior Lecturer (History)
Malaysia
USA
McClymont, Hoda
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Attending a workshop: ‘Supervising
and Supporting Postgraduate
Student Research using Mixed
Methods’. Meeting with staff
of University of Stellenbosch to
discuss and confirm research data
gathered for a research project.
$2,858.11
$2,858.11
Attend the Popes and Papacy in Early
Modern English Culture conference
at the University of Sussex.
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Present fully refereed paper at The
Second International Conference
on Higher Education and Teaching
and Learning 2013 conference.
$2,432.22
$2,432.22
Presenting paper at the conference
‘Exploring the Portuguese
Diaspora in InterDISCIPLINARY
and Comparative Perspectives:
An International Conference’.
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,414.45
$1,414.45
Education,
Law & Arts
1/12/2013 5/12/2013
New Zealand
Present paper at ANZMAC
(Australian and New Zealand
Marketing Academy) Conference.
Education,
Law & Arts
26/06/2013 1/07/2013
Attendance at International Self
Determination Theory Conference.
$1,282.11
$1,282.11
McNeill, Rhoderick
Faculty of Arts
17/03/2013 25/03/2013
Attend Kuala Lumpur Graduation
Ceremony and visit USQ partner
Han Chiang College in Penang.
$2,271.25
$2,271.25
1/03/2013 17/03/2013
Teaching School.
$177.50
$177.50
15/06/2013 30/06/2013
Teaching School.
$2,312.04
$2,312.04
Education,
Law & Arts
26/11/2013 29/11/2013
Attend Applied Linguistics
Association of New Zealand and
Applied Linguistics Association
of Australia Conference.
$2,320.76
$2,320.76
Education,
Law & Arts
9/12/2013 13/12/2013
Present paper at the TKP Ichigaya
Conference Centre for Japanese
teachers who are considering
studying the Med (TESOL) at USQ.
$3,227.80
$3,227.80
Education,
Law & Arts
18/07/2013 27/07/2013
Teaching School.
$4,048.64
$4,048.64
Faculty of
Business & Law
3/04/2013 6/04/2013
Attending 20th International
Business Research Conference.
$2,447.69
$2,447.69
Attending the Associate Fellowship
$1,022.21
$1,022.21
Research’s data collection.
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Lecturer (Marketing
and Tourism)
McLennan, Bradley
Head of School (Arts
and Communication)
Midgley, Warren John
Head of School
(Linguistics, Adult and
Specialist Education)
External
funding
Traveller paying
Airfares
USA
Malaysia
Vietnam
Vietnam
Millett, Bruce
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Mohamed Sain, Mohamed
Researcher
New Zealand
Japan
Hong Kong
United Arab
Emirates
Mohamed, Kamariah
Student
Mori Junior, Renzo
Researcher
Education,
Law & Arts
19/11/2013 24/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
2/01/2013 1/05/2013
New Zealand
Brazil
115
Name and
position
Neupane, Arjun
Student
Noble, Karen Diane
Associate Dean (Learning
and Teaching)
Nooriafshar, Mehryar
Senior Lecturer
(Operations Management)
Odhiambo Odera, John
Student
Office
Dates and
country
Education,
Law & Arts
20/09/2013 29/09/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
19/11/2013 24/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
31/08/2013 30/09/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
2/04/2013 9/04/2013
Tanzania
New Zealand
United Kingdom,
Turkey
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Keynote presentation at the
International Seminar on
Performance & Governance of
Transport Administration.
$0.00
$0.00
Self Funded
Accompany three doctoral students
attending the Associate Fellowship
$1,423.55
$1,423.55
Presentation of 4 conference papers
at BERA (British Educational Research
Association) and ECER (European
Conference on Educational Research)
conference, plus visiting scholar.
$6,163.47
$6,163.47
Asian Conference on Arts
and Humanities.
$2,037.48
$2,037.48
Data collection.
$2,489.51
$2,489.51
Attend International Conference
of Critical Accounting.
$2,308.02
$2,308.02
Conference 1: Global Business
and Finance Research Conference;
Conference 2: The Japan Corporate
Social Accounting and Reporting
Association Conference.
$1,986.43
$1,986.43
Conference on Language Education
Policy at the Shanghai International
Studies University Conference Centre.
$1,276.68
$1,276.68
Keynote speaker at a Language
instruction and testing workshop
on the intergration of internet
and online language learning.
$0.00
$0.00
Attend 2013 National Outdoor
Recreation Conference and The
International Union of Forest
Research Organisations (IUFRO)
Conference on Forests for People.
$2,253.71
$2,253.71
Field trip for PhD data collection
and conference presentation at 2nd
International Conference “Reshaping
Organisations to Develop Responsible
Global Leadership” being organised by
Nepalese Academy of Management.
$1,766.76
$1,766.76
Attend the EAPRIL/European
Practice-Based & Practitioner
Research Conference “Where
Practice meets Theory on
Learning and Development”.
$1,352.32
$1,352.32
Present referred paper at World
Finance & Banking Symposium.
Paper co-authored with Professor
Chandrasekhar Krishnamurti.
$3,553.03
$3,553.03
Japan
Faculty of
Business & Law
16/11/2012 22/02/2013
Benin
Faculty of
Business & Law
23/04/2013 6/05/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
25/10/2013 10/11/2013
26/03/2013 5/04/2013
USA
Omura, Teruyo
O’Neill, Shirley
Associate Professor
(Language and
Literacies Education)
Pandey, Shiva
Taiwan, Japan
China
Education,
Law & Arts
4/12/2013 11/12/2013
18/05/2013 30/05/2013
Student
Taiwan
USA
Paudyal, Ratna
Faculty of
Business & Law
24/01/2013 15/03/2013
Nepal
Peel, Karen
Lecturer (Literacy
Education)
Pensiero, Domenico
Lecturer (Management)
116
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Education,
Law & Arts
26/11/2013 30/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
14/12/2013 19/12/2013
Switzerland
China
All other costs
met by traveller
No Cost to USQ
Airfares paid
by traveller
Name and
position
Pocock, Celmara
Senior Lecturer
(Anthropology &
Australian Indigenous
Studies)
Rahman, Mohammad
Mafizur
Senior Lecturer
(Economics)
Office
Dates and
country
13/02/2013 17/02/2013
Present paper at Asia-Pacific Economic
and Business History Conference 2013.
$2,113.82
$2,113.82
Present a conference paper at the 9th
Asian Business Research conference.
$231.00
$231.00
9th Asian Business
Research Conference.
$263.00
$263.00
Present at the Society for
Information Technology and
Teacher Education 2013.
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Present two papers at the Deleuze
Studies in Asia Conference; attend
Deleuze Camp: Creative Assemblages.
$2,444.28
$2,444.28
Attending UUNZ graduation
ceremony. Airfares and New Zealand
accommodation and transfers paid
for by UUNZ Institute of Business.
$150.00
$150.00
Fulfil teaching school obligations
with SEGi. Conduct academic writing
workshops and train academic staff.
$1,914.48
$1,914.48
Presentation of paper at Conference.
2nd Annual International
Conference on Business
Strategy and Organizational
Behaviour (BizStrategy 2013).
$1,318.20
$1,318.20
Attendance Graduation Ceremony
at Zhongan University of Economics
and Law in Wuham. Alumni
gathering in Hong Kong.
$3,408.65
$3,408.65
Data Collection.
$0.00
$0.00
Teaching School.
$4,021.57
$4,021.57
Teaching School.
$3,424.20
$3,424.20
Smart Homes and Telematics.
$2,497.58
$2,497.58
Invited key-note accepted paper
presentation and research workshops.
$0.00
$0.00
24/05/2013 3/06/2013
and Pedagogy)
Casual Employment
Soar, Jeffrey
Professor and Chair
in Human-Centred
Technology
Airfares paid
by traveller
Bangladesh
USA
Education,
Law & Arts
31/07/2013 3/08/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
4/09/2013 8/09/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
22/04/2013 28/04/2013
New Zealand
Malaysia
Singapore
24/06/2013 30/06/2013
China, Hong Kong
Shrestha, Anup
$2,000 Self
Funded; $4,000
Uppsala University
Bangladesh
Vietnam
Faculty of
Business & Law
Student
External
funding
Korea Republic
Riddle, Stewart
Sharma, Hemang
$0.00
Faculty of
Business & Law
Senior Lecturer
(Education) and Program
Coordinator (Secondary
Education and VET)
Lecturer (Accounting
Information Systems)
$6,000.00
Sweden
23/03/2013 30/03/2013
Scott, Albert
$4,003.49
Attend workshop “Archaeologies
of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’ – debating
the ethics and politics of ethnicity
and indigeneity in archaeology
and heritage discourse”.
Senior Lecturer
(Education)
and Program
Coordinator
(Secondary
Education and VET)
Senior Lecturer
(Information Systems
Education)
$4,003.49
21/10/2013 23/10/2013
20/12/2013 21/12/2013
Roberts, David
Attend Sharing Cultures Conference
in Aveiro, Portugal, visit heritage
sites and work on paper with
colleague in Lisbon, Portugal.
Education,
Law & Arts
Portugal
Education,
Law & Arts
Redmond, Petrea
USQ
funding
21/07/2013 3/08/2013
19/12/2013 23/12/2013
Senior Lecturer
(Accounting)
Total cost
Education,
Law & Arts
Education,
Law & Arts
Rashid, Afzalur
Details
Education,
Law & Arts
18/09/2013 16/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
15/11/2013 25/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
18/05/2013 26/05/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
17/06/2013 22/06/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
24/10/2013 10/11/2013
Self Funded
Nepal
China
China
Singapore
China
Institute of
Scientific and
Technical
Information of
China, Wuhan
University
117
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
$2,132.39
$2,132.39
USA
Attend Computer-Assisted Language
Instruction Consortium 2013 to be
held at the University of Hawai’i.
25/01/2013 27/01/2013
Attend the USQ Korea Alumni Chapter
Launch on behalf of the University.
$3,528.09
$528.09
Research trip.
$3,500.38
$3,500.38
Fulfil teaching school obligations with
SEGi.
Conduct academic writing workshops
and train academic staff.
$1,603.66
$1,603.66
Attend University of Southern
Queensland Kuala Lumpur
Graduation. Visit Vice Rector and
colleagues at Ho Chi Minh City
Open University, Vietnam.
$1,673.94
$1,673.94
Data Collection for PhD Thesis.
$2,280.23
$2,280.23
The 5th International Conference on
Logistics & Transport 2013 (ICLT 2013).
$0.00
$0.00
on Quality in Research and Visiting
universities and education partners.
$2,897.32
$2,897.32
Attend Athens Institute for
Education and Research
15th Annual International
Conference on Education.
$2,538.88
$2,538.88
Attend the Higher Education
Research and Development Society
of Australasia Conference, 2013.
$2,597.95
$2,597.95
Teaching Schools.
$1,958.06
$1,958.06
Present a research paper at
World Business & Social Science
Research Conference.
$1,799.39
$1,799.39
Teaching School.
$3,279.91
$3,279.91
Attend the 2nd International
Symposium on Business and
Social Sciences (ISBSS).
$2,347.93
$2,347.93
Teaching School.
$6,538.96
$6,538.96
Dates and
country
Name and
position
Office
Son, Jeong-Bae
21/05/2013 28/05/2013
Faculty of Arts
14/11/2012 30/01/2013
Associate Professor
(Marketing)
Education,
Law & Arts
4/09/2013 8/09/2013
Temmerman, Nita
22/03/2013 27/03/2013
Associate Professor (TESL)
External
funding
$3,000 Self
Funded
Korea Republic
Stenzel, James
Student
United Kingdom
Summers, Jane
Dean, Faculty of Education
Malaysia
Malaysia, Vietnam
Tenrisanna, Vidyahwati
Faculty of
Business & Law
21/05/2013 8/06/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
4/11/2013 9/11/2013
Lecturer (Project
Management)
Education,
Law & Arts
23/06/2013 3/07/2013
Trimmer, Karen
17/05/2013 25/05/2013
Student
Indonesia
Tharuarak, Kamol
Academic
Too, Eric
Head of School
(Teacher Education
and Early Childhood)
Van Der Laan, Lucas
Director of Professional
Studies (Work-Based
learning Programs)
and Lecturer
Japan
Indonesia
Greece
Education,
Law & Arts
1/07/2013 5/07/2013
3/10/2013 8/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
22/10/2013 27/10/2013
Faculty of
Business & Law
18/05/2013 28/05/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
5/11/2013 14/11/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
25/10/2013 9/11/2013
New Zealand
Singapore
Velayutham, Eswaran
Student
Woodside, Frances
School of Management
and Enterprise
Yong, Jianming
Associate Professor
118
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Thailand
China
Hong Kong, Japan
China
No Cost to USQ
Name and
position
Zhang, Shane
Senior Lecturer
(Economics)
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of
Business & Law
10/06/2013 20/06/2013
China, Hong Kong
11/12/2013 17/12/2013
China
Zhou, Peng
Academic
Addie, Ronald
Associate Professor
(Computing)
Albdiry, Mushtaq
Academic
Aravinthan, Thiru
Associate Dean (Research
and Research Training)
Beccaria, Lisa
Lecturer (Nursing)
Bennett, John
Total cost
USQ
funding
Present a paper entitled “Airport
city development in the 21st
century” at the conference “City
development, preservation, and
hospitality”, Suzhou, China, 13-15
June 13; invited to present a paper at
Shanghai University 17-18 June 13.
$2,508.78
$2,508.78
Attend the joint CESA (The
Chinese Economic Society
of Australia)-Jinan University
(Guangzhou, China) conference.
$1,430.62
$1,430.62
Collect data and work on a research
project with Dr Andrew Yuen in
the Aviation Policy and Research
Centre, CUHK Business School, The
Chinese University of Hong Kong.
$1,318.04
$1,318.04
Teaching School.
$4,513.83
$4,513.83
$1,900.00
$1,500.00
Education,
Law & Arts
5/10/2013 13/10/2013
Education,
Law & Arts
6/10/2013 14/10/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
19/11/2013 22/11/2013
New Zealand
Attend International Australasian
Telecommuication Networks
and Applications Conference.
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
15/06/2013 23/06/2013
Attend 13th International
Conference on Fracture.
$2,707.71
$2,707.71
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
14/06/2013 22/06/2013
Present & Chair sessions at
17th International Conference
on Composite Structures.
$3,850.04
$3,850.04
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
22/01/2013 3/02/2013
Attend joint workshop on fibre
composites in civil infrastructure
on 24-26 January 2012 at Saitama
University, Saitama, Japan; attend
the joint workshop in Korea on
“Engaging Young Engineers and
Scientists on FRP Research” .
$4,029.78
$4,029.78
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
22/09/2013 29/09/2013
Participate as an expert on fibre
reinforced polymer composites in a
Workshop on Aging of Composites
to be held on in Ashburn, Virginia
sponsored by United States
Dept of Transportation-Federal
Highway Administration.
$3,144.53
$3,144.53
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/10/2013 13/10/2013
Presentation at 16th Australasian
Nurse Educators Conference.
$2,046.56
$2,046.56
Faculty of Sciences
1/04/2013 29/04/2013
Travel fellowship in Recife, Brazil,
at the Universidade Federal
Rural de Pernambuco.
$9,331.84
$132.43
1. Attend meeting of the executive
of AHLANZ (Allied Health Leaders
of Australia & New Zealand)
professional group; 2. Meeting with
Janice Mueller in Auckland to work
on a contract research / consulting
proposal for Queensland Health.
$1,602.23
$1,602.23
Symposium Chair and paper
presentation at international
conference (Edinburgh) Allied Health
Conference, Delivering Solutions &
Demonstration Impact for Global
Health and Building Evidence Through
Education Conferences. Meeting
with international PI (University of
Southampton) from ARC Discovery
application. Meetings/workshops
in London, Cambridge and Chester.
Present keynote address in Auckland.
$11,015.29
$11,015.29
Senior Research
Fellow(Soils)
Boyce, Rosalie
Details
Hong Kong
China
Faculty of Sciences
Portugal
Japan, Korea
Republic
USA
New Zealand
15/05/2013 18/05/2013
New Zealand
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
$400.00 - Self
Funded
China
Brazil
Mid-Career
Research Fellow
External
funding
25/09/2013 14/10/2013
United Kingdom,
New Zealand
$9,199.41
Fellowship
Funding
119
Name and
position
Brammer, Jillian
Associate Professor
(Nursing)
Brodie, Ian Malcolm
Senior Lecturer (Public
Health Engineering)
Brodie, Lynette Meryl
Associate Dean (Students)
Brown, Lindsay
Professor (Biomedical
Sciences)
Office
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
$1,562.66
$1,562.66
External
funding
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
29/08/2013 7/09/2013
United Kingdom
And Meetings with Staff at Health
Department of Victoria re submitted
research project proposal.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
2/07/2013 14/07/2013
Present paper at Project Approaches
in Engineering Education.
$3,478.94
$3,478.94
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
18/10/2013 25/10/2013
Attend Global Engineering
Deans Council Conference.
$5,908.32
$5,908.32
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
2/07/2013 14/07/2013
Present paper at Project Approaches
in Engineering Education Conference.
$5,487.51
$623.45
Faculty of
Engnieering and
Surveying
20/06/2013 29/06/2013
Plenary speaker at American
Society for Engineering Education
Annual Conference.
$5,496.19
$5,496.19
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
16/10/2013 28/10/2013
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
India
Invited speaker at two research
conferences and one teaching
workshop in India. International
Conference of Biotechnology and
Convent Association of Biotchenology
and Pharmacy Conference.
Faculty of Sciences
27/01/2013 11/02/2013
Invited speaker at Society for Free
Radical Research Conference.
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
Invited Speaker at research
conferences in India and Malaysia
industry discussions in Singapore
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
USA
Attend Expo West the largest trade
show and education in the world for
natural products and food innovation
to present our research on foods as
medicines with Dr Red Nutrace.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/12/2013 10/12/2013
Invited Speaker at National University
of Singapore Research Conference.
$3,000.00
$0.00
$3,000 National
University of
Singapore
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
14/09/2013 26/09/2013
Attend the European Society for
Engineering Education (SEFI) 2013
Annual Conference in Leuven,
Belgium, to meet with colleagues
in Berlin, Germany for research
collaborations and to meet a
prospective PhD student in Hamburg.
$6,949.44
$0.00
$6,949.44
Engcat OLT
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
17/11/2013 22/11/2013
Present a paper at the 11th
Annual PASCAL International
Observatory Conference.
$3,404.73
$3,404.73
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
7/07/2013 11/07/2013
Presenting a paper at the
International First Year in Higher
Education Conference 2013.
$2,869.53
$0.00
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
13/04/2013 27/04/2013
Development of potential
international commercialisation
and research opportunities.
$8,015.55
$8,015.55
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
2/08/2013 11/08/2013
Present at International Society
of Limnology Congress.
$4,933.64
$0.00
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
25/05/2013 3/06/2013
Attend HyspIRI (Hyperspecteral
Infrared Imager) Science Symposium,
meet with funding bodies.
$2,220.58
$2,220.58
Netherlands
USA
$4,864.06
Carrick Funding
Netherlands
USA
India
Faculty of Sciences
4/04/2013 19/04/2013
India, Singapore,
Malaysia
Faculty of Sciences
Burton, Lorelle
Professor (Psychology)
Buttsworth, David Robert
Professor (Thermofluids
Engineering)
Campbell, Glenn
Senior Lecturer (Surveying)
120
TRAVEL REPORT
6/03/2013 11/03/2013
Singapore
Germany, Belgium
Hong Kong
New Zealand
USA, United
Kingdom, Germany
Hungary
USA
$2,869.53 ALTC Funding
$4,933.64
Consultancy funds
Name and
position
Cardona, Francisco
Senior Polymer Chemist
Carter, Bradley Darren
Associate Professor
(Physics)
Caudell, Clinton
Specified Term
Chen, Guangnan
Associate Professor
(Agricultural Engineering)
Chong, Albert Kon-Fook
Senior Lecturer
Dalayon, Luningning
Student
Deo, Ravinesh
Lecturer (Mathematics)
Dowling, David Graeme
Professor (Engineering
Education)
du Preez, Matthew
Student
Foley, Joseph Patrick
Senior Lecturer
(Agricultural, Civil
and Environmental
Engineering)
Gillies, Malcolm Horace
Lecturer (Hydraulics)
Office
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Participate in the International
Conference on Mechanical,
Automotive and Aerospace
Engineering.
$1,980.51
$440.00
$1,540.51
Associate Research
Fellowship
$2,283.27
$2,283.27
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
1/07/2013 5/07/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
13/07/2013 19/07/2013
Thailand
Participate in the 4th International
Conference on Multi-Functional
Materials and Structures.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/08/2013 28/08/2013
Research as part of the Research
Leadership Development program.
$6,469.38
$6,469.38
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
22/06/2013 1/07/2013
Attend Conference of the International
Communal Studies Association.
$3,032.90
$3,032.90
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
13/10/2013 19/10/2013
Participate in meetings
for vCloud project.
$3,123.77
$3,123.77
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
25/11/2013 6/12/2013
Research Leadership
Development Program.
$0.00
$0.00
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
15/03/2013 29/03/2013
Carry out research works at
the University of Technology
Malaysia, Johor Bahru.
$279.11
$279.11
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
22/10/2013 6/11/2013
1. Attend workshop in Yogyakarta,
Indonesia from the 27- 30 October;
2. Carry out joint research with the
University Technology Malaysia.
$294.85
$294.85
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
7/07/2013 15/07/2013
31st Conference of the International
Society of Biomechanics in Sports.
$2,562.93
$2,562.93
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
16/10/2013 28/10/2013
1. Attend workshop “Managing Water
Resources under Climate Uncertainty:
Challenges and Opportunities” . 2.
Coordinate with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Key Officers (Philippines) pertaining
to my Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP).
Discuss with them my research
proposal This meeting aims to
encourage them to include my
proposal into budget hearing for
possible inclusion in 2015 Work and
Financial Plan. 3. Attend Society of
Filipino Forester National Convention.
$1,900.00
$900.00
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
23/12/2013 29/12/2013
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Thailand
Attend the International Conference
on Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
and Thermodynamics.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
16/09/2013 20/09/2013
Present two papers at the International
Engineering Education Conference.
$2,331.09
$2,331.09
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
5/07/2013 14/07/2013
Attend the Combustion
Summer School
$2,197.42
$2,197.42
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
4/05/2013 13/05/2013
Fieldwork.
$3,165.51
$3,165.51
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
4/05/2013 13/05/2013
National Centre for Engineering in
Agriculture surface irrigation training.
$2,767.77
$2,767.77
Malaysia
United Kingdom,
France
United Kingdom
China
No Cost to USQ
New Zealand
Malaysia
Indonesia, Malaysia
All others costs
paid by traveller
Taiwan
Thailand,
Philippines
$1,000 Ausaid
Belgium
China
Zambia
Zambia
121
Name and
position
Goh, Chingnam (Steven)
Office
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Present and attend at 2013
American Society for Engineering
Education Conference.
$6,316.32
$6,316.32
Visit research partners in Chinese
University of Hong Kong and
James Cook University-Singapore
Campus to discuss research
matters and explore potential
future research opportunities.
$1,483.18
$1,483.18
$6,769.11
$6,769.11
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
20/06/2013 29/06/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
30/06/2013 14/07/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
4/11/2013 22/11/2013
Canada
Local Government Association
of Queensland study tour and
research partner meetings.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
28/06/2013 7/07/2013
Attend International Conference on
Mechanical Engineering Research.
$1,255.12
$1,255.12
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
28/07/2013 8/08/2013
Attend Discover the COSMOSGHOU International Conference:
e-Infrastructure for an Engaging
Science Classroom. 02 - 04 August
2013 at Volos, Greece. On 5th August
there is a special Global Hands on
Universe (GHOU) open discussion
and presentation meeting. Prior to
this meeting there is also a Discover
the COSMOS Summer school
from 30th July to 4th August.
$4,805.96
$4,805.96
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
25/11/2013 2/12/2013
Attend Australasian Plant
Panthology Conference.
$1,491.27
$1,191.27
Researcher
Ireland, Michael
Faculty of Sciences
16/01/2013 6/02/2013
Research Fellowship in Bangkok.
$1,574.03
$1,574.03
13/04/2013 19/04/2013
Meet potential commercial
partners in the USA.
$5,129.68
$5,129.68
Casual Employment
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
Kahandawa
Appuhamillage,
Gayan Chanaka
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/09/2013 15/09/2013
Attend International Workshop on
Structural Health Monitoring.
$3,714.53
$3,714.53
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
7/12/2013 27/12/2013
Presenting paper at International
Conference on Structural
Engineering and Construction
Management (ICSECM 2013).
$678.90
$678.90
Faculty of Sciences
11/06/2013 15/06/2013
Attendance at the Future of
$1,438.02
$1,438.02
Present paper at 3rd International
Conference on Geotechnique,
Construction Materials and
Environment (Geomate).
$1,342.41
$1,342.41
Attend the 1st International
Conference on Information,
Operations Management
and Statistics.
$2,552.15
$2,552.15
Senior Lecturer
(Mechanical and
Mechatronic Engineering)
Goh, Yong Wah
Senior Lecturer
(Psychology)
Grant, Paula
Senior Lecturer (Urban
and Regional Planning)
Hairuddin, Abdul Aziz
Student
Hons, Alexander
Lecturer (Astronomy)
Horne, Maree
Lecturer (Psychology)
USA
Hong Kong,
Singapore
Malaysia
Greece
New Zealand
Thailand
Jokic, Michael
USA
USA
Research Fellow
Karunasena,
Warnakulasooriya
Associate Professor
(Engineering Fibre
Composites)
Kelly, Jennifer
Associate Professor
(Nursing and Midwifery)
and Campus Academic
Coordinator (Academic
Experience)
Kemp, Ryan
Casual Employment
Khan, Shahjahan
Professor (Statistics)
122
TRAVEL REPORT
External
funding
Sri Lanka
Italy
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
9/11/2013 17/11/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
31/08/2013 4/09/2013
Japan
Malaysia
$300 - Self Funded
Name and
position
Kist, Alexander
Senior Lecturer
(Telecommunications)
Kotiw, Michael
Professor (Microbiology)
Ku, Harry Siu-lung
Office
Honorary Associate
Professor
Lembo, Kay
Senior Lecturer
Li, Yan
Associate Professor
(Computing)
Machin, Michael Anthony
Professor (Computational
Engineering)
Total cost
USQ
funding
Attend Australasian
Telecommunication Networks
and Applications Conference.
$2,636.97
$2,636.97
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers International Conference
on Teaching, Assessment and
Learning for Engineering.
$3,117.33
$3,117.33
Attend IEEE (Institute of Electrical
& Electronics Engineers) Educon
(Education Conference) 2013
conference and present two papers.
$3,575.81
$3,575.81
1. Consultation with NHMRC CI and
Collaborator at University College
London, UK; 2. Attend World
Vaccine Congress 2013 Lille France.
$9,450.00
$9,450.00
$3,094.20
$3,094.20
External
funding
18/11/2013 23/11/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
23/08/2013 30/08/2013
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
5/03/2013 18/03/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
4/10/2013 22/10/2013
Faculty of Sciences
10/03/2013 16/03/2013
Hong Kong
Present paper at International
Multiconference of Engineers
and Computer Scientists 2013.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
22/11/2013 25/11/2013
Attend Yeast Products and
Discovery Conference.
$1,612.83
$1,612.83
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
27/09/2013 7/10/2013
Attending 2013 World Conference on
Science and Technology Education.
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
29/06/2013 6/07/2013
Attending Australasian Science
Education Research Conference.
$1,500.00
$0.00
$1,500 Self
Funded
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
9/02/2013 16/02/2013
Present paper at 1st International
Teacher-Scientist Partnership
Conference and AAAS (American
Association for the Advancement
of Science) 2013 Annual Meeting.
$3,867.00
$1,000.00
$2,867 - Self
Funded
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
2/12/2012 3/01/2013
Attend international conference
WIC2012 (World Intelligence
Conference) In Macau then visit
two universities in China, Hainan
Medical University and Hubei
University of Technology in Wuhan.
$3,522.60
$3,522.60
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
25/10/2013 8/11/2013
Attend International Conference 2013
Brain and Health Informatics and
spend a week with Prof Ning Zhong
in Maebashi Institute of Technology.
$2,565.39
$2,565.39
Faculty of Sciences
15/05/2013 20/05/2013
Present paper at the Work, Street
and Health 2013 Conference.
$1,643.10
$1,643.10
Present a paper at the third
Conference on ParticleBased Methods.
$2,434.98
$0.00
Head of School
(Psychology, Counselling
and Community)
Mai-Duy, Nam
Details
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
Researcher
Learmonth, Robert
Dates and
country
New Zealand
Indonesia
Germany
United Kingdom,
France
New Zealand
Malaysia
New Zealand
USA
Macau, China
Japan
USA
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
15/09/2013 25/09/2013
Germany
$2,434.98 ARC
Future Fellowship
Funding
123
Name and
position
Manalo, Allan
Senior Lecturer (Civil
Engineering)
March, Sonja
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
10/09/2013 15/09/2013
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
23/01/2013 2/02/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
25/11/2013 2/12/2013
Faculty of Sciences
5/05/2013 20/05/2013
Japan
Japan, Korea
Republic
Philippines
USA
Marsden, Stephen
Total cost
USQ
funding
Participate and present technical
papers to the Thirteenth East AsiaPacific Conference on Structural
Engineering and Construction
at Hokkaido University.
$2,560.35
$2,560.35
Attend Joint Workshop on Fibre
Composites in Civil Infrastructure
on 24-26 January 2012 at Saitama
University, Saitama, Japan; attend
the joint workshop in Korea on
“Engaging Young Engineers and
Scientists on FRP Research”.
$4,092.51
$4,092.51
Research Conference on Innovations
in Engineering, Science and
Technology (IRCIEST 2013).
$2,713.52
$2,713.52
Attending 6th International Meeting
of the International Society for
Research on Internet Interventions
and meeting for work purposes.
$2,316.34
$2,316.34
$8,793.57
$8,793.57
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/08/2013 11/09/2013
United Kingdom,
France, Switzerland
Research as part of the Research
Leadership Development Program and
attend Magnetic Fields Throughout
Stellar Evolution Conference.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
9/10/2013 11/10/2013
Presentation of PhD research design
paper at Nurse Education Conference.
$1,283.18
$533.18
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
7/09/2013 10/10/2013
Attend Precision Livestock
Conference in Belgium and visiting
researchers at Austria, United
States and New Zealand.
$11,260.83
$11,260.83
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
27/08/2013 30/08/2013
Attend meeting in regard to
partnership with Open Polytechnic
in New Zealand and present
paper at Dunedin Institute of
Surveyors Conference.
$2,107.89
$2,107.89
Head of School (Civil
Engineering and Surveying)
Mitchell, Leander
Faculty of Sciences
28/03/2013 16/04/2013
Expecting invitation to spend
time at the University of Southern
California with colleagues in the
area of geropsychology,(specialty).
Opening up research networking
opportunities and build knowledge
in terms of cooperative research.
$1,879.94
$1,879.94
$2,425.34
$2,425.34
Lecturer (Astronomy)
Martyn, Julie-Anne
Senior Lecturer
(Nursing and Health)
McCarthy, Cheryl Louise
Research Fellow
McDougall, Kevin
Lecturer (Community/
Social Psychology)
Mohammed, Hamdy
External
funding
$750 Self Funded
New Zealand
Belgium, Austria,
United Kingdom
New Zealand
USA
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
23/03/2013 29/03/2013
Malaysia
14th Road Engineering
Association of Asia & Australasia
(REAAA) Conference 2013.
22/12/2013 24/12/2013
Relocation of Staff Member
and Family to Australia.
$11,046.53
$11,046.53
Postdoctoral
Research Fellow
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
O’Shea, Annissa
Faculty of Sciences
17/03/2013 23/03/2013
Attendance at Work Integrated
Learning training program - WACE
ASSESSMENT INSTITUTE.
$4,166.38
$4,166.38
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
1/11/2013 12/11/2013
Representing University of Southern
Queensland at International
Geospatial Society Meeting and
Global Geospatial Conference 2013
in Ethiopia; Visit Asian Institute
of Technology in Bangkok.
$2,055.15
$2,055.15
Conference
Registration paid
by conference
organisers
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
2/09/2013 5/09/2013
Attend the Networking for Healthcare
Education International conference
in Cambridge in September.
$1,782.76
$1,782.76
Airfares paid
by traveller
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
17/11/2013 22/11/2013
Attend the Cities Learning Together,
Local Communities in the Sustainable
and Healthy City Conference.
$3,196.22
$2,946.22
$250 - self Funded
Student
Newman, Tara
USA
USA
Paudyal, Dev Raj
Lecturer (Surveying
and Spatial Science)
Perrin, Cheryl
Associate Professor
(Nursing)
Postle, Glen
Academic Supervisor
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Ethiopia, Thailand
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Name and
position
Raine, Steven Russell
Executive Director
(Institute for Agriculture
and the Environment)
Reardon-Smith, Kathryn
Postdoctoral Research
Fellow (Climate Risk
Management)
Reedy, Natasha
Lecturer (Nursing)
Ribbe, Joachim
Associate Professor
(Climatology)
Rose, Jayln
Academic
Sankey, Kim
Office
Dates and
country
Stepanyants, Yury
Associate Professor
(Mathematics)
Taylor, Melissa
Lecturer (Nursing) and
Director (Clinical Schools)
Terry, Peter
Director (Research Training
and Development)
External
funding
Attend the Illinois Subsidence
Inspection meeting in Illinois, United
States, and visit various mine sites
as an invited Committee member
of Bandanna Energy Limited.
$324.77
$324.77
Bandamma Energy
Ltd funded all
other costs
Meetings in Bangalore.
$2,878.13
$2,878.13
$1,928.20
$1,928.20
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
4/07/2013 9/07/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
28/06/2013 7/07/2013
New Zealand
Present paper at the HERDSA
(Higher Education Research and
Development Society of Australasia)
Conference: Show Case Presentation:
Titled: Virtual Learning Spaces Getting Them Right For Students.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
12/10/2013 19/10/2013
Conference Participant: Estuarine and
Coastal Sciences Association meeting.
$3,281.05
$3,281.05
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
6/04/2013 20/04/2013
European Geosciences Union Annual
Conference and visit to research
collaborators at University of
Oldenburg and University of Kiel.
$5,434.25
$5,434.25
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/10/2013 13/10/2013
Presentation at 16th Australasian
Nurse Educators Conference.
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Faculty of Sciences
10/04/2013 13/04/2013
Attendance and poster presentation
at the 28th Annual Conference
of the Society for Industrial and
Organizational Psychology.
$981.07
$981.07
Attend Fourteenth Asia
Congress of Fluid Mechanics.
$2,454.37
$2,454.37
$3,000.00
$0.00
USA
India
China
Germany, Austria
New Zealand
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
13/10/2013 21/10/2013
Faculty of Sciences
10/05/2013 14/05/2013
USA
Participation at Skoltech Conference
Portal of Opportunities for Academic
Collaboration with Russia.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
20/09/2013 30/09/2013
Attend and present paper at
the Oceans 13 conference.
$2,543.84
$1,543.84
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
21/06/2013 13/07/2013
Collaborative work to complete
papers and submit them to journals.
$3,000.00
$0.00
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
13/07/2013 20/07/2013
$3,857.31
$3,857.31
Japan
Present at the 12th Asia Pacific
Physics Conference and the Third
Asia-Europe Physics Summit.
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
16/11/2013 23/11/2013
Present at the 6th International
Floatation Conference.
$5,465.90
$5,465.90
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
28/08/2013 14/09/2013
Present 4 papers at the 24th
International Networking Healthcare
$5,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000 Self
Funded
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
20/07/2013 28/07/2013
To present a keynote address to the
World Congress of Sport Psychology
and attend the annual managing
council meeting of the Asian-south
pacific association of sport psychology.
$3,000.00
$0.00
$3,000 Self
Funded
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
20/07/2013 29/07/2013
Keynote speaker at the World
Congress of Sport Psychology
and attend the Managing Council
meeting of the Asian-South Pacific
Association of Sport Psychology.
$3,000.00
$0.00
$3,000 Self
Funded
Associate Professor
(Mathematics)
Strunin, Dmitry
USQ
funding
6/07/2013 13/07/2013
USA
Lecturer (Mechanical
Engineering)
Total cost
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
Specified Term/Task
Sharifian Barforousch,
Seyed Ahmad
Details
Vietnam
$3,000 Self
Funded
USA
$3,000 Self
Funded
Russia
South Africa
United Kingdom
China
China
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Name and
position
Thai, Quang Nha
Student
Trada, Mohanlal
Coordinating
Technical Officer
Wang, Hao
Professor (Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering)
Wang, Hua
Professor (Computer
Science)
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
11/10/2013 19/10/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
13/07/2013 19/07/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
19/09/2013 30/09/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
25/06/2013 20/07/2013
Faculty of Sciences
8/01/2013 24/01/2013
Spain
Thailand
China
USA, Canada
China
Warfield, Heather
Lecturer (Counselling)
Wen, Peng (Paul)
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
20/10/2013 20/10/2013
Faculty of Sciences
11/12/2012 22/01/2013
Associate Professor
(Systems and
Computer Control)
Williams, Katharine
USA
Taiwan, China
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
17/09/2013 9/10/2013
Faculty of Sciences
1/06/2013 10/06/2013
Associate Professor
(Health)
United Kingdom,
Italy
Canada
Faculty of Sciences
14/01/2013 27/01/2013
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Attend a school on Computational
Mechanics for Moving
Boundaries and Interfaces.
$3,765.19
$2,690.19
$1,075 Self
Funded
Attend The 4th International
conference on Multifunctional
materials & structures.
$2,427.14
$2,427.14
1. Attend 8th International Conference
on Cement and Concrete in Nanjing;
2. Collaboration in Zhejiang University
of Technology in Hangzhou.
$2,468.73
$2,468.73
1. Present a paper at the 17th
Computer Supported Cooperative
Work in Design 26.06-30.06.13;
2. Research collaboration with
Professor Lu Xiao at The University
of Western Ontario 01.07-12.07-13.
$7,000.00
$7,000.00
International Research collaborations:
1. Prof Cherry Zhao at Taiyuan
Normal Uni 2. Prof Shuhuang
Xiang at Central South Uni.
$3,000.49
$3,000.49
Relocating New staff member and
her family (husband 3 children) for a
position in the School of Psychology.
$7,296.50
$7,296.50
Collaborated Research and
attending ICIDM (International
Conference on Innovative Design
& Manufacture) Conference.
$3,071.31
$3,071.31
Visit and collaborate with Cambridge
University, in brain and mental health
research;
Attend 2013 International
Conference on Systems, Control
and Informatics, Venice.
$6,666.11
$6,666.11
Attend the Congress of the
Humanities and Social Sciences and
present two papers and develop
international partnerships.
$0.00
$0.00
Relocation for new job as
Associate Professor Health.
$2,120.67
$2,120.67
Invited Guest speaker at the Respectul
Research Series and data analysis.
$3,000.00
$0.00
Health/Wellbeing Curriculum
Development, research
and book Launches.
$2,679.00
$2,679.00
Present paper at He Manawa
Whenua Indigenous Research
Conference, Claudelands Conference
and Exhibition Centre.
$1,906.67
$406.67
Working on Research Project
in USQ in collaboration with
Research team in Singapore.
$1,149.78
$1,149.78
No Cost to USQ
Canada
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
18/10/2013 4/11/2013
Faculty of Sciences
23/04/2013 12/05/2013
Canada
Canada, New
Zealand
Wong, Jeremy
Student
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$3,000 Self
Funded
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
30/06/2013 3/07/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
8/06/2013 14/07/2013
New Zealand
Singapore
$1,500 Self
Funded
Name and
position
Xiang, Wei
Associate Professor
(Computer Systems
Engineering)
Yevdokimov, Oleksiy
Senior Lecturer
(Mathematics)
Yousif, Belal
Senior Lecturer
(Mechanical Engineering)
Zhang, Ji
Senior Lecturer
(Computing)
Zhang, Zhenyu
Lecturer (Surveying
and Spatial Science)
Zhang, Zhongwei
Senior Lecturer
(Computer Science)
Zhang, Zuhua
Research Fellow
Zhou, Hong
Senior Lecturer (Computer
Systems Engineering)
Office
Dates and
country
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
23/06/2013 14/07/2013
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
8/06/2013 17/06/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
15/09/2013 30/09/2013
Faculty of
Engineering and
Surveying
12/01/2013 22/01/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
27/10/2013 11/11/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
28/08/2013 31/08/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
2/12/2013 6/12/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
11/09/2013 26/09/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
1/12/2013 6/12/2013
Faculty of Sciences
18/11/2012 17/01/2013
Faculty of Sciences
26/02/2013 24/04/2013
China
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Research partnership building and
grant application development
as part of FoES Senior Research
Fellowship project.
$3,333.06
$3,333.06
Attend International Conference
on Communications.
$5,093.60
$5,093.60
Attend The Second Conference
on the Mathematical Cultures at
De Morgan House, London 17-19
September; Attend The Third
International Conference on the
History of Mathematics Education
at the University of Uppsala
Sweden 25-28 September.
$2,734.50
$2,734.50
Remainder of
expenses paid
by traveller
Present a seminar at Kuwait Society
of Engineers and promote USQ
at Institute of Higher Education
Research Centre, Kuwait University.
$0.00
$0.00
No Cost to USQ
Attend the Conference of
Information and Knowledge San
Francisco 27.10-01.11.13; Visit Plan
Research Laboratory at Michigan
State University 01-09.11.13.
$4,117.37
$4,117.37
Present paper at Geographic
Information System and Remote
Sensing Research Conference.
$1,905.69
$1,905.69
Presenting a paper on the
7th International Conference
on Sensing Technology.
$1,445.45
$1,445.45
Conduct experiment at Nanjing
University of Technology for
one week, and then join the 8th
International Symposium on Cement
and Concrete In Nanjing, China,
and give a presentation on the
topic of geopolymer durability.
$1,608.09
$1,608.09
on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems:
Computing, Networking and Services.
$900.00
$900.00
Queensland International Fellowship.
$9,705.91
$0.00
$9,705.91 - Smart
Futures Grant
$10,313.09
$0.00
$10,313.09 Queensland
International
Fellowship QLD Govt
Attend 2013 Conference on
Civil Engineering and Safety.
$2,694.08
$2,694.08
$9,178.13
$0.00
International
Fellowship
(QLD Govt)
To attend CISCO video summit to
learn more about video conference
solutions and how to best use these.
$2,000.00
$0.00
$2,000 Self
Funded
Attend Higher Education Research
and Development Society of
Australasia Conference.
$2,438.03
$2,438.03
Hungary
United Kingdom,
Sweden
Kuwait
USA
New Zealand
New Zealand
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Zhuge, Yan
Associate Professor
(Civil Engineering)
Downs, Troy
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
20/09/2013 26/09/2013
Faculty of Health,
Engineering
& Sciences
26/11/2012 13/02/2013
ICT
12/11/2013 15/11/2013
Learning &
Teaching Support
29/06/2013 7/07/2013
Manager (Networks)
China
USA
Singapore
Clark, Terry
Lecturer (Online Learning)
New Zealand
127
Name and
position
Geith, Christine
Assistant Provost and
Executive Director,
MSUglobal Knowledge
and Learning Innovations,
Michigan State University
Hammer, Sara
Senior Lecturer (Learning
and Teaching Support)
Kek, Yih Chyn (Megan)
Senior Lecturer (Learning
and Teaching Support)
Mackintosh, Wayne
Commonwealth of
Learning Chair in OER
McDonald, Jacquelin
Associate Professor
(Learning and
Teaching Support)
Padro, Fernando
Senior Lecturer (Quality)
Office
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Learning &
Teaching Support
5/09/2013 12/09/2013
Professional development
presentations and collaboration.
$3,718.40
$3,718.40
Attend HERDSA 2013 (Higher
Education Research and
Development Society of Australia).
$1,666.27
$1,666.27
$2,371.98
$2,371.98
South Africa, USA
Learning &
Teaching Support
1/07/2013 5/07/2013
Learning &
Teaching Support
1/07/2013 4/07/2013
New Zealand
Present at HERDSA 2013 (Higher
Education Research and Development
Society of Australia) conference.
Learning &
Teaching Support
12/05/2013 16/05/2013
Invitation to attend Commonwealth
of Learning Symposium.
$1,624.95
$1,624.95
Learning &
Teaching Support
13/07/2013 28/07/2013
Participant in two Social Learning
Leadership workshops conducted
by Prof Etienne Wenger.
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Presenting two papers at International
Network of Quality Assurance
Agencies in Higher Education.
$3,140.44
$0.00
Present papers at ACODE (Australasian
Council on Open, Distance and
e-Learning) conference.
$1,898.15
$1,898.15
1) Attend OERu (Open Educational
Resource University) meeting of
anchor partners and launch of
OERu - 31 October and 1 November
2013; 2) Attend to present
paper to 10th Annual OpenEd
Conference 6-8 November.
$5,425.39
$0.00
Attend the British Association
for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) in
Edinburgh & European Association for
Computer Assisted Language Learning
(Eurocall) 2013 in Evora Portugal.
$1,262.08
$1,262.08
Attend WorldCALL (Worldwide
Professional Association for Teachers
and Educators Interested in Computer
Assisted Language Learning) 2013.
$844.30
$844.30
Present paper at International First
Year Higher Education Conference.
$2,041.79
$2,041.79
Meeting with students/ parents at
universities and colleges for 2013
July - September programs. Visit to
universities regarding 2014 programs.
$2,288.86
$2,288.86
Attend International First Year Higher
Education Conference (FYHE).
$2,887.92
$2,887.92
New Zealand
New Zealand
USA
Learning &
Teaching Support
5/04/2013 13/04/2013
Learning &
Teaching Support
26/06/2013 29/06/2013
Taiwan
Sankey, Michael David
Director (Learning
Environments and Media)
Bull, David
Director (Open
Access College)
Chang, Heejin
Associate Lecturer
(English Language/
Online Pedagogy)
Fiji
Open Access
College
30/10/2013 11/11/2013
Canada, USA
Open Access
College
3/09/2013 17/09/2013
United Kingdom,
Portugal
Open Access
College
8/07/2013 12/07/2013
United Kingdom
Kerridge, Anne
Associate Lecturer
(Enabling Courses)
Kuzma, Katherine
Coordinator (English
Language Culture
Programs)
Penno, Julie
Associate Lecturer
(Academic
Communication/StudyManagement Skills)
128
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External
funding
Open Access
College
6/07/2013 11/07/2013
Open Access
College
18/04/2013 29/04/2013
New Zealand
Japan
Open Access
College
6/07/2013 11/07/2013
New Zealand
$3,140 - UPPP
Funding
$5,425.39 ALTC Funding
Name and
position
Cuthill, Michael
Chair in Regional
Community Development
Glass, Rod
Vice-Chancellor’s
Research Fellow
Mackillop, Fionn
Postdoctoral
Research Fellow
Lin, Chuxia
Associate Professor
Maraseni, Tek
Vice-Chancellor’s
Research Fellow
Mushtaq, Shahbaz
Principal Scientist and
Deputy Director
Pudmenzky, Christa
Casual Employment
Office
Dates and
country
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Business
Development
11/05/2013 20/05/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Business
Development
25/11/2013 6/12/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Business
Development
7/11/2013 17/11/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Business
Development
12/10/2013 17/10/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Business
Development
15/05/2013 15/05/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
22/03/2013 15/04/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
27/01/2013 2/01/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
28/01/2013 3/02/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
15/11/2013 23/11/2013
Spain
Malaysia
Indonesia
China
France
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
Attend 6th International Barcelona
Conference on High Education: Lets
Build Transformative knowledge
to drive social change.
$4,590.88
$4,590.88
Discuss project opportunities with
Asia Pacific Universities Community
Engagement Network (APUCEN)
(DVC engagement and President
APUCEN) at Universiti Sains Malaysia
in Penang and to present a paper
at the Global Higher Education
Forum in Kuala Lumpur.
$3,221.98
$221.98
$3,000 Malaysian
Institute for
Higher Education
Research
Attend the University Community
Engagement Conference (UCEC2013)
& the annual Asia Pacific Universities
Community Engagement Network
(APUCEN) council meeting in
the role of vice-president.
$1,500.00
$0.00
$1,500 Asia
Pacific University
Community
Engagement
Network
Meetings with Central University of
Finance and Economics and China
Agriculture University, Beijing.
$2,595.92
$2,595.92
End of employment and e457 visa
federally-mandated purchase of
travel to return base by employer,
includes partners travel.
$1,400.00
$1,400.00
International research collaboration.
$2,232.47
$2,232.47
Present paper at the Earth System
Governance Conference.
$3,000.00
$0.00
$3,000 Self
Funded
For project meetings, field level
data collection and validation.
$3,294.06
$0.00
$3,294.06 ECOM Trading
Presenting at the 6th Workshop at the
FFCUL – Fundação da Faculdade de
Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa.
$3,740.88
$0.00
$3,740.88
Queensland
Sugar Ltd
China
Japan
Singapore, Vietnam
Portugal
129
Name and
position
Stone, Roger
Director (Australian
Centre for Sustainable
Catchments) and
Professor (Climatology
and Water Science)
130
TRAVEL REPORT
Office
Dates and
country
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
12/04/2013 24/04/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
15/10/2013 24/10/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
2/11/2013 20/11/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
26/05/2013 12/06/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
26/08/2013 2/09/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
27/01/2013 3/02/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
27/09/2013 10/10/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
5/07/2013 15/07/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
6/12/2013 13/12/2013
Australian Centre
for Sustainable
Catchments
9/03/2013 20/03/2013
Hong Kong, Italy,
United Kingdom,
Hong Kong
China, Vietnam
Korea Republic,
Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Italy
Hong Kong,
Vietnam
Hong Kong,
Vietnam
Sweden, United
Kingdom
Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica
Chile
Switzerland
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
External
funding
By invitation, participate in
new external funding project
meetings organised by the
European Union Cooperation
in Science and Technology.
$7,965.36
$0.00
Sugar Ltd &
ECOM Trading
Purpose: (a) to liaise with senior
research leaders at Nanjing
University in regards to potential
new funding and as part of the
USQ China Initiative; (b) to provide
full meetings and workshops on
the first Milestone Report with
senior executives of ECOM.
$5,940.83
$0.00
To formulate strategic partnership
between University of Southern
Queensland, the Chilean Government
and the United Kingdom
Government – through the United
Kingdom Met Office – in regards
to initiating a program on climate
science applications for Chile.
$7,386.55
$0.00
$7,386.55
Queensland
Sugar Ltd
Liaise with European COST ACTION
project managers in regards to
future project collaboration; to
represent Australia at a World
Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
management meeting (costs all
covered by the WMO); to interview
and liaise with coffee producers.
$11,316.05
$0.00
$11,316.05 ECOM Trading &
Meat & Livestock
Aust Assoc
Represent USQ at the Murray Darling
Basin Collaborative Research Network
Steering Committee Meeting;
Manage and run Ecom Agroindustrial
Corp. Ltd (ECOM) Coffee External
Project meeting in Vietnam.
$5,357.53
$524.12
$4833.41 ECOM Trading
Conduct meetings with funders
and commence major externally
funded project with Vietnam/
Singapore coffee industry and
also aim to increase funding with
additional global projects.
$5,527.68
$0.00
(1) Participate in European Provision
Of Regional Impacts Assessments
on Seasonal and Decadal Timescales
2nd General Assembly, Sweden (2)
meetings and ongoing collaboration
with the UK Government/Met
Office(UKMO)/Hadley Centre.
$9,582.00
$0.00
$9,582 - QLD
Sugar
Participate in ECOM Trading
project workshop - ‘Risks in
Coffee Production’, Costa Rica.
$8,949.22
$0.00
Develop the foundations of a
new joint strategic research plan
with University of Valparaiso, the
Chilean Government, Australian
Embassy officials and the Chilean
Agricultural Industry representatives.
$7,725.44
$0.00
$7,725.44
Queensland
Sugar Ltd
Represent Australia as an invited
speaker at the UN High Level Meeting
on National Drought Policy, to liaise
with Senior Ministers of Primary
Industries from member nations
of the UN (including Australia); to
provide a keynote address to the UN.
$11,006.84
$0.00
$11,006.84 Economic Project
Queensland Sugar
Name and
position
Childs, Merilyn
Associate Professor
(Digital Futures)
Farley, Helen
Senior Lecturer
(Digital Futures)
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
$1,594.65
$1,594.65
New Zealand
Attend 2013 Higher Education
Research and Development Society
of Australasia Inc Conference.
1/10/2013 5/10/2013
Attend Conference MobiLearn Asia
in Singapore and to present a paper.
$2,500.00
$0.00
$2,500 Self
Funded
Presenting a paper to staff
at Open Polytechnic.
$1,000.00
$0.00
$1,000 Self
Funded
Keynote Presenter at the 33rd Annual
Conference - International Society
for Teacher Education (ISfTE).
$1,749.95
$1,749.95
$932.16
$932.16
Singapore
Invited Guest - Educator-inResidence Program at the
Centre for Development of
Teaching and Learning, National
University of Singapore.
20/01/2013 29/01/2013
Attend New Media Consortium
Horizon Project Summit.
$4,369.55
$4,369.55
Attend American Psychological
Association Annual Convention.
$1,273.58
$273.58
Meet with Prof John Lowe Florida
Atlantic University to negotiate an
agreement between them and the
Centre for Rural & Remote Area
Health. To meet with Elders of the
Cherokee tribe in Oklahoma to
negotiate joint research projects
into Indigenous health.
$6,106.31
$6,106.31
Presenting paper at International
Conference on Computing,
Management & Telecommunications.
$1,035.53
$1,035.53
Prospective collaboration with
Department of Diabetes and Clinical
Nutrition Kyoto University.
$2,500.00
$0.00
Training in an In Vivo Imaging Machine
as provided by the company from
which we have recently purchased
an In Vivo imaging machine.
$2,368.53
$2,368.53
Relocation of resigned staff member
and family back to China.
$2,685.74
$2,685.74
Participate in the 7th International
Conference on Sensing Technology.
$1,002.13
$1,002.13
Attend a series of meetings
in China in regards to project
proposal for Vcloud initiative.
$1,390.41
$1,390.41
Attend and facilitate meetings
and workshops in China as
part of University of Southern
Queensland vCloud initiative.
$3,026.68
$3,026.68
Attend Australian Centre for
International Agricultural Research
workshops and conference.
$3,192.98
$0.00
Office
Dates and
country
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
1/07/2013 3/07/2013
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
11/12/2013 14/12/2013
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
25/05/2013 29/05/2013
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
28/09/2013 13/10/2013
External
funding
Singapore
New Zealand
Keppell, Michael
Executive Director
and Professor
Reushle, Shirley Elizabeth
Associate Professor
(Digital Futures) and
Associate Director (ADFI)
Eley, Robert Michael
Adjunct Associate
Professor
Gorman, Donald William
Professor (Mental Health)
Hong Kong
Australian Digital
Futures Institute
USA
Centre for Rural &
Remote Area Health
31/07/2013 4/08/2013
Centre for Rural &
Remote Area Health
2/10/2013 19/10/2013
USA
USA
Nguyen, Tai Ky
Vice-Chancellor’s
Research Fellow
Poudyal, Hemant
Adjunct Research
Associate
Seymour, Lisa
Postdoctoral
Research Fellow
Yan, Zili
Researcher
Parameswaran, Vinod
Researcher
Banhazi, Thomas
Principal Scientist
Schmidt, Erik J
Deputy Director (Business
Development and
Management)
Deputy Director
(Business Development
and Management)
$1,000 Self
Funded
Centre for
Systems Biology
21/01/2013 24/01/2013
Centre for
Systems Biology
21/08/2013 27/08/2013
Centre for
Systems Biology
19/08/2013 24/08/2013
Vietnam
Japan
China
Centre of Excellence
in Engineered
Fibre Composites
26/10/2013 26/10/2013
Computational
Engineering
and Science
Research Centre
2/12/2013 6/12/2013
National Centre
for Engineering
in Agriculture
13/10/2013 27/10/2013
National Centre
for Engineering
in Agriculture
12/10/2013 18/10/2013
National Centre
for Engineering
in Agriculture
5/05/2013 12/05/2013
$2,500 Self
Funded
China
New Zealand
China
China
India
Traveller paying
airfares
$3,192.98 Australian Centre
for International
Agriculture
Research
131
Name and
position
Scobie, Michael
Senior Research
Engineer (Irrigation and
Water Engineering)
Blacker, Jillian
Project Officer (QTEPNet)
Paez, Dianne
Project Manager
(QTEP Net)
Tomlinson, Marita
Dates and
country
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
National Centre
for Engineering
in Agriculture
23/07/2013 3/08/2013
Develop research project with
international partner.
$4,773.88
$4,773.88
National Centre
for Engineering
in Agriculture
5/05/2013 17/05/2013
$2,261.27
$0.00
India, Nepal
Scope and develop an Australian
Centre for International Agricultural
Research funded research program.
$2,261.27 Australian Centre
for International
Agriculture
Research
Office of the
Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor
6/07/2013 10/07/2013
Attendance at the First Year in
Higher Education Conference.
$2,852.30
$1,000.00
$1,852.30 - IACT
Consultancy
Contract
Office of the
Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor
10/05/2013 20/05/2013
Presenter at the Global University
Network for Innovation - Good
Practices Conference.
$5,406.59
$2,453.24
$2,953.35
Consultancy Funds
Office of the
Senior Deputy
Vice-Chancellor
5/10/2013 13/10/2013
Presentation at 1st World Congress
on Access to Post-Secondary
Education - Connecting the
Unconnected conference.
$7,121.49
$97.31
$7,024.18
QTEPNET
USQ Springfield
9/09/2013 13/09/2013
Connections - New Zealand Youth
Mentoring Conference.
Meetings and networking.
$1,241.17
$1,241.17
Connections Youth Mentoring
Conference. Meetings and networking
on the 12 September, as the BEAMS
team will be meeting with other
delegates and attending meetings as
arranged by our program manager.
$1,559.54
$1,559.54
Co-ordinate and run USQ Kuala
Lumpur Graduation Ceremony.
$2,143.17
$2,143.17
Attend Australia Awards Scholarship
Information Days in Jakarta and Bali.
$2,950.24
$2,950.24
Recruit international students from
the Middle East for Semester 2 2013.
$6,532.17
$6,532.17
Recruit on campus international
students from Malaysia and
Indonesia. Support agents in
Malaysia and Indonesia.
$2,762.58
$2,762.58
Office
Specified Term/Task
India, Nepal
New Zealand
Spain
Canada
New Zealand
Williamson, Anita
USQ Springfield
Project Officer (BEAMS)
9/09/2013 13/09/2013
New Zealand
Theios, Marianne
Student Events
Coordinator
Duckett, Emily
Marketing and
Student Attraction
22/03/2013 25/03/2013
USQ International
29/07/2013 2/08/2013
Malaysia
Student Relationship
Officer
Fuss, David
Indonesia
USQ International
International Manager
4/04/2013 26/04/2013
United Arab
Emirates,
Oman, Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia
USQ International
8/05/2013 20/05/2013
Malaysia,
Indonesia
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External
funding
Dates and
country
Name and
position
Office
Gomez-Sanchez, Alvaro
USQ International
International Relationship
Manager (Europe,
Americas and Pacific,
Student Mobility)
12/06/2013 16/06/2013
USQ International
16/08/2013 22/09/2013
Papua New Guinea
Argentina,
Colombia
USQ International
25/05/2013 1/06/2013
USA
USQ International
28/02/2013 14/03/2013
Brazil
USQ International
5/04/2013 25/04/2013
Colombia,
Venezuela
Jeffrey, Kirsty
USQ International
Manager (Partner and
Student Mobility)
19/03/2013 25/03/2013
Malaysia
USQ International
21/10/2013 25/10/2013
Sri Lanka
Shah, Satya
USQ International
Manager (South
Asia, Middle East
and North Africa)
15/08/2013 11/09/2013
USQ International
17/10/2013 1/11/2013
USQ International
21/04/2013 3/06/2013
USQ International
27/01/2013 20/02/2013
USQ International
6/12/2013 22/12/2013
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Represent USQ at recruitment
roadshows in Lae and Port
Moresby, organised by Austrade.
$4,044.49
$4,044.49
Attending student expos in South
America, visiting agents (current
and potential), external stakeholders
(current and potential), performing
USQ promotional presentations and
progressing on the development of
current bilateral agreements with
some Latin-American institutions.
$16,263.19
$16,263.19
Attending National Association for
Foreign Student Affairs conference
in the US, meeting with existing
and potential USQ stakeholders at
the conference as well as attending
to some professional workshops.
$6,474.70
$6,474.70
Participate in student recruitment
fairs in different cities in Brazil,
visit agents and to promote USQ’s
program portfolio in this market.
$9,998.37
$9,998.37
Attend student recruitment
fairs, visiting agents and some
other key stakeholders in
Venezuela and Colombia.
$8,534.92
$8,534.92
Partner visits to conduct orientation
and training sessions to attend
the Kuala Lumpur graduations.
$4,008.71
$4,008.71
Visiting Educational Partner
in Sri Lanka for staff training
and student orientations.
$2,671.10
$2,671.10
Participate in IDP road show.
$7,304.98
$7,304.98
Attending IDP admission
week and agent visits.
$7,420.80
$7,420.80
Recruitment.
$10,818.91
$10,818.91
Participate in IDP fair, resulting
increase of recruitment.
$9,428.55
$9,428.55
Visiting agents and participating in
events organised by various agents.
$2,435.62
$2,435.62
External
funding
India
India
India, Nepa
India
India
133
Name and
position
Office
Tan, Richard
USQ International
Manager(North and North
East Asia/South East Asia)
Dates and
country
1/05/2013 25/05/2013
China
USQ International
11/11/2013 20/11/2013
USQ International
16/07/2013 22/07/2013
Vietnam
Hong Kong,
Vietnam
USQ International
26/06/2013 3/07/2013
Japan
USQ International
3/09/2013 10/09/2013
Hong Kong,
Korea Republic
USQ International
5/10/2013 23/10/2013
USQ International
7/08/2013 14/08/2013
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Visit China with Vice Chancellor
and attend Austrade and Austrade
and Chinese Service Center for
Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) events.
$11,291.92
$11,291.92
Attend IDP Vietnam Post
Graduate interview program
and visit Vietnam agents.
$5,705.33
$5,705.33
Attend IDP Vietnam interview
program, visit agents and Hong
Kong Open University.
$4,793.62
$4,793.62
Attend ISA TESOL (Teaching
English To Speakers of Other
Languages) seminar visit agents
and articulation institutions.
$6,393.21
$6,393.21
Attend IDP Korea exhibition, attend
Boao international Forum and visit HK
Open University with Vice Chancellor.
$5,680.98
$5,680.98
Attend EIC roadshows and
visit partner institutions.
$11,605.70
$11,605.70
Attend IDP Taiwan exhibition
and visit University of Southern
Queensland agents.
$4,542.52
$4,542.52
Attend EIC Education Exhibitions
in China. Visit Chinese partner
universities and agents.
$13,544.57
$13,544.57
1. Attend graduation at ZUST (Zhejiang
University of Science and Technology);
2. Negotiate new contract agreement
with ZUST (Zhejiang University of
Science and Technology); 3. Negotiate
new contract agreement with ZUCC
(Zhejiang University City College).
$3,617.87
$3,617.87
Attend Australia Awards
Scholarship Information Days
in Jakarta & Bali, Indonesia.
$3,784.69
$3,784.69
China
Hong Kong,
Taiwan
USQ International
8/03/2013 3/04/2013
USQ International
16/06/2013 21/06/2013
China
van Run, Martin
Director (USQ
International)
China
USQ International
29/07/2013 2/08/2013
Indonesia
134
TRAVEL REPORT
External
funding
Name and
position
Office
Yusaf, Talal F
USQ International
Executive Director
(USQ International
and Development)
Dates and
country
15/05/2013 22/05/2013
Malaysia
USQ International
27/06/2013 5/07/2013
Malaysia
USQ International
27/09/2013 2/10/2013
Malaysia
Delrayne, Kylie
Details
Total cost
USQ
funding
Research discussions and Marketing
activities. Visiting University of Malaya,
University Putra Malaysia, University
Malaysia Pahang, Uniten, Enhance
Track and E & M Consultants.
$556.40
$556.40
Key note speaker at 2nd International
Conference on Mechanical
Engineering Research, discussing
research collaboration and
articulations with University Putra
Malaysia, University Malaysia Pahang,
University Malaya, and visiting Agents
and Sponsoring bodies such as
Enhance Track and E & M (Agents)
and MARA and MOHE (Sponsors).
$3,244.55
$3,244.55
Marketing, meeting with Universiti
Putra Malaysia (UPM), and University
Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and Receiving
Award on behalf of the VC.
$3,069.44
$3,069.44
Student
Administration &
Academic Support
22/03/2013
- 25/03/2013
Malaysia
Co-ordinate and run USQ Kuala
Lumpur Graduation Ceremony.
$2,027.95
$2,027.95
Graduations Coordinator
Osmachenko, Aaron
Student Services
2/12/2013 7/12/2013 New
Zealand
Attend Australia and New Zealand
Student Services Association
(ANZSSA) Conference.
$2,297.07
$2,297.07
Student Services
2/12/2013 7/12/2013 New
Zealand
Present a paper at the Australia
and New Zealand Student Services
Association (ANZSSA) Conference.
$2,493.05
$2,493.05
Office of the
Vice-Chancellor
13/10/2013
- 21/10/2013
United Kingdom
Attend the Association of
Commonwealth Universities
Conference.
$15,933.49
$15,933.49
Office of the
Vice-Chancellor
22/03/2013
- 26/03/2013
Malaysia
Attend graduation ceremonies in
Kuala Lumpur and attend business
meetings with the University’s partner.
$6,260.41
$6,260.41
Office of the
Vice-Chancellor
30/04/2013 12/05/2013 China
Attend the University Australia
meeting in Hobart. Travel to China
to visit with University partners in
Beijing, Nanjing and Hefei. Travel from
Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay to
attend Council meeting and attend
Campus Graduation ceremony.
$9,171.86
$9,171.86
Office of the
Vice-Chancellor
8/09/2013 11/09/2013
Hong Kong
Attend 2013 Boao Youth forum.
$3,403.19
$403.19
Psychologist
White, Christie
Director (Student Services
and Social Justice)
Thomas, Jan
Vice-Chancellor
& President
External
funding
$3,000 - Boao
Youth Forum
135
Environmental indicators
Materials
EN1
Description
Materials used by weight or volume.
Reported
Fully
Cross-reference/Direct answer
Total A4 & A3 Cut Paper Used = 67.02 tonnes/year (Paper purchased through USQ Store
representing approximately 90-95% of printer and copier paper used across all USQ sites) USQ
Printing Services Total Paper Usage = 94.76 tonnes. USQ Total Annual Expenditure on Selected
Materials: Total Expenditure on computers, printers, photocopiers, fax machines etc (printer
cartridges, toner) = $6,867307.32 Total Expenditure on other stationery (eg Pens, staples,
post-its and folders) = $422,152.10 Total expenditure on other materials (e.g. Building and
construction material, furniture - new construction & refurbishments) = $6,421,423.88
If applicable, indicate the part not reported
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN2
Description
Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
No data is currently available in relation to the recycled content of materials used by USQ. However,
systems are currently being developed to record such information for future reporting in relation to paper
purchases and to provide USQ with a basis for making decisions to increase recycled content of materials.
To be reported in
Energy
EN3
Description
Direct energy consumption by primary energy source.
Reported
Fully
Direct Energy Consumption by Source: Natural Gas = 6858.67 GJ, Fleet Vehicle Use =
5107674.00 GJ, Standby Generators = 254.02GJ, Plant & Equipment Fuel = 396.56G
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN4
Description
Indirect energy consumption by primary source.
Reported
Fully
Purchased Electricity Source From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2013 = 90% non-renewable for Toowoomba,
Springfield & Fraser Coast. As part of the electricity supply contract renewal USQ nominated
10% of its supply to be ‘Green Power’ consistent with its annual 10% reduction of the
University’s overall carbon footprint. Purchased Electricity Consumption: Toowoomba Campus
= 13,503,390.40kWh, Mt Kent Observatory = 21,768.00 kWh, Ravensbourne Field Station =
258.00 kWh, Springfield Campus = 2,147,209.81 kWh and Fraser Coast = 774,203.37kWh.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
136
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS
Energy
EN5
Description
Energy saved due to conservation and efficiency improvements.
Reported
Fully
Purchased Electricity Source From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2013 = 90% non-renewable for Toowoomba,
Springfield & Fraser Coast. As part of the electricity supply contract renewal USQ nominated
10% of its supply to be ‘Green Power’ consistent with its annual 10% reduction of the
University’s overall carbon footprint . Purchased Electricity Consumption: Toowoomba Campus
= 13,503,390.40kWh, Mt Kent Observatory = 21,768.00 kWh, Ravensbourne Field Station =
258.00 kWh, Springfield Campus = 2,147,209.81 kWh and Fraser Coast = 774,203.37kWh.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN6
Description
Initiatives to provide energy-efficient or renewable energy based products and
services, and reductions in energy requirements as a result of these initiatives.
Reported
Partially
In 2013 USQ installed Power Factor Correction (PFC) Equipment on the Toowoomba campus as part
of a broader Demand Management Project being led by Ergon Energy to reduce peak demand. A
total of nine PFC units were fitted to high voltage transformers. The first stage of upgrades to toilet
lighting and the installation of occupancy sensors commenced on the Toowoomba campus, lighting
was upgraded to LED to increase efficiency and reduce ongoing maintenance. Cold Isle containment
was installed into the K6 server room with the system estimated to save between 20-30% of
the cooling costs for the area. Retrofitting energy efficient lighting on the Toowoomba Campus
(conversion of T8’s to T5 lighting) continued in 2013 as part of the reactive maintenance program
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN7
Description
Initiatives to reduce indirect energy consumption and reductions achieved.
Reported
Partially
In 2013 USQ nominated 10% of the electricity supply to come from renewable energy
sources resulting in 1 470.68 tonnes of carbon abatement. Campus services continued
its rolling energy management program to retrofit more energy efficient lighting on
the Toowoomba campus as part of its conversion of T8’s to T5 or LED lighting.
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
Quantitative data not available for energy efficient lighting initiatives. Data
available from 2014 for all energy efficiency projects to be implemented.
To be reported in
2014
137
Water
EN8
Description
Total water withdrawal by source.
Reported
Partially
Total Water Consumption by Source: Town Water - Toowoomba (2012/2013) =
33,645m³/year and Fraser Coast (2012/2013) = 890m³/year Groundwater - Licence
606855 = 7463m³/year (2013), Licence 61034R = 31m³/year (2013).
Rainwater Tanks, and Harvested Water. Town water usage for Springfield Campus was unavailable.
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
Exact volume of rainwater usage is unknown
To be reported in
2014
EN9
Description
Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water.
Reported
Fully
No water sources have been significantly affected by the withdrawal of water by USQ. Water
contained in the Japanese Lakes includes a combination of harvested stormwater runoff and
groundwater, which is used to compensate for natural leakage and during the dry periods.
USQ holds a Water Licence under the Water Act 2000 authorising the extraction from the
following licenced bore Ref No: 606855 for irrigation, testing and educational purposes.
Previous licences held for the Japanese Garden and the Ag Plot (61034R) and Toara Park
(94037R) were amalgamated in 2012. The nominal entitlement is 15 Megalitres.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN10
Description
Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
Qualitative data only.
To be reported in
2014
Biodiversity
EN11
Description
Location and size of land owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected
areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas.
Reported
Fully
USQ Site Area (All) Toowoomba Campus - 93.517ha, Ravensbourne Field Station - 2.96ha,
Mt Kent Observatory 1.87ha, Springfield Campus 3.28ha, Fraser Coast Campus 3.801ha. No
sites contain or directly adjoin any protected areas. Ravensbourne and Mt Kent sites contain
remnant regional ecosystems classified as endangered and of concern and protected under
the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Springfield adjoins a large area of remnant regional
ecosystems classified as of concern under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and identified
as essential habitat for Koala. Threatened species protected under the Nature Conservation Act
1999 and Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 have previously
been recorded at Ravensbourne (Acacia attenuata) and Mt Kent (Cyperus clarus) sites.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
138
Biodiversity
EN12
Description
Description of significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity
in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas.
Reported
Fully
No direct impact identified
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN13
Description
Habitats protected or restored.
Reported
Fully
USQ is not currently actively involved in any habitat restoration projects.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN14
Description
Strategies, current actions, and future plans for managing impacts on biodiversity.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
As part of the Environmental Audit project commenced by USQ in 2009,
consideration is being given to the need for development of specific strategies
for managing potential impacts of USQ’s operations on biodiversity
To be reported in
EN15
Description
Number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with
habitats in areas affected by operations, by level of extinction risk.
Reported
Fully
No IUCN Red List species have been recorded on or near the USQ sites. Threatened species
protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1999 and Environmental Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 have previously been recorded at: - Ravensbourne - Acacia
attenuata (Vulnerable) and Mt Kent - Cyperus clarus (Vulnerable). The number of threatened
species and ecological communities potentially occurring on or within 3km of each USQ site:
Toowoomba - 25 species and 3 ecological communities; Springfield - 24 species and 1 ecological
community; Fraser Coast - 31 species and 0 ecological communities; Ravensbourne - 27 species
and 1 ecological community and Mt Kent 20 species and 3 ecological communities.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
139
Emissions, effluents and waste
EN16
Description
Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight.
Reported
Fully
Total Scope 1 (Direct) Greenhouse Gas Emissions: = 748 tonnes of CO2 e/year. Total
Scope 2 (Indirect) Greenhouse Emissions = 14 730 tonnes of CO2 e/year.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN17
Description
Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight.
Reported
Partially
Total Scope 3 (Other Indirect) Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Air Travel = 529.88 tonnes of CO2 e/year,
Rental Vehicle Use = 61.39 tonnes of CO2 e/year, Waste to Landfill 205.06 tonnes of CO2 e/year.
Other major sources of Scope 3 emissions not accounted for include staff
and student commuting and contractor maintenance activities.
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
To be reported in
EN18
Description
Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reductions achieved.
Reported
Partially
1,470.68 tonnes of carbon abated in 2013, 10% of the electricity supply coming from renewable
energy sources “Greenpower”. Installation of Power Factor Correction Equipment and Cold Isle
Containment on the Toowoomba campus. Retrofitting energy efficient lighting on the Toowoomba
Campus (conversion of T8’s to T5 lighting) and the installation of occupancy sensors in toilet blocks.
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
Qualitative data only
To be reported in
2014
EN19
Description
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances by weight.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not applicable
Explanation
USQ does not work with any CFC releasing products, therefore this indicator
is not deemed relevant to USQ’s environmental performance.
To be reported in
140
EN20
Description
NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by type and weight.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not applicable
Explanation
Due to the nature of activities undertaken by USQ, significant quantities of no-GHG emissions are
not release, particularly since the closure of the Chemistry Department which previously offered
courses at the Toowoomba Campus. Accordingly, due to the low potential for environmental
impact, this indicator is not deemed relevant to USQ’s environmental performance.
To be reported in
EN21
Description
Total water discharge by quality and destination.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not available
Explanation
No data currently available in relation to the volume and quantity
of stormwater discharges from each site
To be reported in
2014
EN22
Description
Total weight of waste by type and disposal method.
Reported
Fully
Toowoomba Campus - 535.02 tonnes of waste sent to landfill, 14.98 tonnes of cardboard
recycled, 2.16 tonnes of plastic recycled. Springfield Campus - 12.56 tonnes of waste sent to
landfill, 5.94 tonnes of cardboard recycled. Resource Recovery Sims Metals eWaste disposal
= 11.29 tonnes diverted from landfill, ACT Logistics eWaste Refresh = 11.91 tonnes diverted
from landfill, Close the Loop Toner Recycling 0.53 tonnes diverted from landfill.
Fraser Coast waste disposal is currently not recorded.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
2014
EN23
Description
Total number and volume of significant spills.
Reported
Fully
One significant spill of transmission oil was recorded on the Toowoomba campus
in the maintenance compound. The spill was approximately 10m3 in size.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
141
EN24
Description
Weight of transported, imported, exported, or treated waste deemed hazardous under the terms of the
Basel Convention Annex I, II, III, and VIII, and percentage of transported waste shipped internationally.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not applicable
Explanation
USQ does not import or export large amounts of hazardous substances as part of its operations and
does not import or export any such substances from outside Australia as defined under the Basal
Convention. As such, this indicator is not deemed relevant to USQ’s environmental performance.
To be reported in
EN25
Description
Identity, size, protected status, and biodiversity value of water bodies and related habitats
significantly affected by the reporting organization’s discharges of water and runoff.
Reported
Fully
USQ does not directly discharge any wastewater or other liquid wastes to any water bodies.
No natural surface water bodies of environmental significance are significantly affected
by USQ’s activities. With the exception of the Mt Kent and Ravensbourne sites,
all wastewater (e.g. sewage and trade waste) is discharged to Council sewer systems.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
Products and services
EN26
Description
Initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts of products and services, and extent of impact mitigation.
Reported
Fully
To achieve sustainable procurement, USQ has amended its Special Conditions of Contract for
Construction Works to require that all offerers of goods and services must complete a Sustainability
Information Schedule. Building design guidelines have been reviewed to ensure all new and refurbished
building projects are capable of achieving minimum 4 Green Star rating under the Green Building Council
of Australia’s Guidelines. Upgrades to audio visual systems - automatic shutdowns to conserve energy,
remote diagnostic and control ability to reduce the need for staff travel. Promotion and facilitation of
video conferencing and remote training facilities. Installation of electricity sub meters with web-enabled
energy management software to monitor use in building on the Toowoomba Campus. Retrofitting energy
efficient lighting and the progressive installation of occupancy sensors on the Toowoomba Campus.
Conversion of fleet vehicles to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Installation of rainwater tanks to enable
use of harvested rainwater. Reuse or recycling of all used furniture derived from building refurbishments.
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
EN27
Description
Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Not applicable
Explanation
The product offered by USQ is education services therefore this indicator relating to product
packaging materials is not relevant to USQ’s operations or environmental performance.
To be reported in
142
Compliance
EN28
Description
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions
for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Reported
Fully
No significant fines for environmental compliance issues were imposed on USQ during 2013
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
Transport
EN29
Description
Significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials
used for the organization’s operations, and transporting members of the workforce.
Reported
Not
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
Overall
EN30
Description
Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type.
Reported
Partially
Environmental Research & Development (including funding): Australian Centre for Sustainable
Catchments - $285,987.67, Centre for Systems Biology - $87,203.31 and Australian Centre for
Sustainable Business and Development - $201,946.53 Energy/Environmental Projects = $117,997.74
Reason for omission
Explanation
To be reported in
143
Honorary awards and titles
conferred by USQ Council
Doctor of the University
Doctor of Letters
1995
Dr Fidel V Ramos, President of the Philippines
1993
Bishop Edward Kelly (dec’d)
1996
Dr Allison W Dickson AO (dec’d)
1995
Professor D Bruce Dawe AO
1997
Dr Yang Berbagagia Datuk Paduka
Saleha Bte Mohd Ali
1996
Emeritus Professor R Barry Leal
1997
The Hon William G (Bill) Hayden AC
1997
His Excellency the Honourable Kerry W Sibraa AO
1998
Dr Alan E Edwards AM MBE
2003
Dr Teresa Hsu (dec’d)
1998
The Hon Anthony A Staley LLB
2003
Dr Janet Sipple
1999
The Most Reverend Peter Hollingworth AO OBE
2004
Venerable Master Chin Kung
2000
President Molly Broad
2004
Professor Emeritus Peter Swannell
2000
Professor Peter Baume AO
2006
Dr Don Stevens AM
2001
His Excellency Major-General Peter Arnison AC
2007
Dr Mary Wagner
2002
Professor Roy Webb
2007
Dr Maha Sinnathamby
2002
Dr William Robinson
2007
Dr Brian Carter AM
2003
Emeritus Professor Ken Goodwin
2008
Chief Justice (QLD) the Honourable Paul de Jersey
2003
Professor Michael Hamlin
2008
Dr Kev Carmody
2009
Dato Sri Azalina Othman Said
2005
ato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Khir bin Toy, Menteri Besar
D
(Chief Minister) of the state of Selangor
2011
Honorary Professor Glen Postle AM
2012
Dr Pat Walsh
2011
Dr Dimity Dornan AM
2013
Dr David Woodhouse
Doctor of Engineering
2013
Bishop Emeritus Bill Morris
2001
Emeritus Professor Colin O’Connor
2006
Dr Ann Moffatt
Doctor of Sciences
2009
Dr John Russell
2004
Professor Vicki Sara
2012
Professor Debes Bhattacharyya
2013
Dr Hans Kennedy (dec’d)
2013
Professor Frank Bullen
Doctor of Business
144
2004
Dr Roger Corbett
2012
Dato’ Seri Clement Hii Chii Kok
HONORARY AWARDS AND TITLES CONFERRED BY USQ COUNCIL
Professor Emeritus
Fellow of the University
1992
Professor Thomas J Ledwidge
1994
Mr Herbert A Griffiths OBE
1993
Dr Lindsay J Barker AM (dec’d)
1994
Professor Paul T McNally OAM
1998
Professor Brian R Roberts
1996
Mr Clive J Berghofer OAM
1998
Professor Ken Goodwin AM
1997
Mr O Keith Bellmaine
2003
Professor Peter Swannell AM
1999
Emeritus Professor Thomas J Ledwidge
2005
Professor Susan Bambrick OBE
2002
Dr Hugh Avey
2007
Professor David Harvey
2003
Mrs Olga Miller (Auntie Olga)
2007
Professor Frank Crowther AM
2004
Mr Ken Munro, OAM
2009
Professor Andrew Hoey
2005
Professor John Mainstone OAM (dec’d)
2009
Professor Maurice French AM
2007
Mrs Winifred Adcock
2010
Professor Lynne Hunt
2007
Dr A Carol Cox
2012
Professor James (Jim) Taylor AM
2007
Mr A G F E (Larry) Loveday
2012
Professor Gerard Fogarty
2007
Mrs Susan Fox
2009
Mrs Dellys Kelly
2010
Auntie Marie Wilkinson
2010
Mr Clive Armitage
2010
Mr Shaun Dorney
2013
Mr Roy Smith
Distinguished Service Medal
2007
Dr W Kurt Timmins
2008
Mrs Madeline McPherson
2011
Dr Ren Yi
2012
Mr Shane Klease (dec’d)
Medal for Outstanding Service
2010
Mr Erle Douglas (Doug) Plant
2010
Mrs Joan Powell
2010
Mrs Lea Rapoport
2010
Mrs Barbara Thelander
2010
Mr Bernard (Bernie) Snep
Freedom of the University
2002
Professor Peter Doherty
Certificate of Appreciation
1999
Mr Ross Miller
1999
Mr Tony Bourke
145
General statistics
Student group
Staff (FTE)
2010
2011
2012
2010
2011
2012
2013
International
– Oncampus
945
912
834
887
International
Partner – Onshore
330
329
379
302
International
Partner – Offshore
1898
1881
1889
1496
345
286
261
218
3518
3407
3363
2903
2013
All staff
Gender
Female
914
929
946
996
Male
669
660
657
671
Academic Staff
658
648
676
694
International
Direct – Distance
General Staff
925
941
927
974
Total load (EFTSL)
1061
1090
1115
1150
Limited Term
138
117
128
168
Other Term
130
115
89
78
Casual
253
266
271
271
1582
1589
1603
1668
Classification
Current duties term
Tenured
Total Staff
Academic staff
2010
2011
2012
2013
56
59
64
66
Business
127
125
122
116
Education
191
179
190
196
79
79
78
79
102
103
105
111
Open Access College
41
38
38
38
Indigenous
Knowledges 11
11
14
15
Non-faculty
52
55
66
72
81
96
99
107
Senior Lecturer (C)
105
99
104
110
Lecturer (B)
235
231
222
221
Lecturer (A)
237
222
251
256
Total academic staff
658
648
676
694
Consultants
Exp (‘000)
Human Resource Management
306
Information Technology
669
Communications
115
Finance/Accounting
36
Professional/Technical
3607
Total
4733
Faculty
Arts
Engineering &
Surveying
Sciences
Level
Above Senior Lecturer
146
GENERAL STATISTICS
1. FTE indicates Full-Time Equivalence of full-time, fractional full-time and casual staff
2. In 2013 Casual staff numbers are estimated by using the last year actual casual data.
Student load (EFTSL)*
Student enrolments*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
Gender
Attendance
On Campus
4386.1
4344.6
4440.6
4485.6
Female
14148
14350
14777
14836
External
8864.1
9046.9
9509.1
9275.4
Male
11934
12071
12450
12501
Attendance mode
Commencement status
Commencing
5301.5
5482.7
5552.1
5423.3
On Campus – Toowoomba
4525
4486
4468
4661
Continuing
7948.7
7908.8
8397.5
8337.7
On Campus – Fraser Coast
876
864
898
909
1458
1639
1886
1997
19223
19432
19975
19770
On Campus – Springfield
Faculty of course
Arts
1053.6
1163.7
1295.3
1310.5
External / Online
Business & Law
4635.7
4551.9
4578.2
4128.3
Commencement status
Education
2553.9
2581.3
2743.6
2752.3
Commencing
11102
11506
11483
11372
Engineering &
Surveying
1634.8
1668.5
1744.4
1880.0
Continuing
14980
14915
15744
15965
Sciences
2448.4
2472.4
2642.9
2680.9
Arts
2218
2339
2672
2695
900.9
953.8
945.3
1009.1
Business
8805
8546
8203
5069
Education
4628
4760
4978
5069
Engineering & Surveying
3792
3968
4199
4302
Sciences
3406
3695
4102
4234
Open Access College
2092
2029
2080
2293
44
50
55
76
1097
1034
938
1038
Open Access College
CAIK
Faculty
23.0
Program level
Higher Degree
Research
281.0
279.0
274.4
324.6
Higher Degree
Coursework
1965.1
1838.6
1848.1
1753.0
767.9
746.5
758.4
772.1
8441.9
8637.8
9089.4
8805.2
692.6
742.0
863.3
910.2
Higher Degree Research
416
428
447
496
4803
4631
4663
4433
1957
2033
1924
1988
14074
14425
15051
14930
1663
1862
2183
2232
512
526
524
604
2657
2516
2435
2654
Offshore
4436
4191
3969
3397
On-campus
2039
1925
1853
1797
19607
20305
21405
22143
358
370
471
483
Non-Indigenous
25724
26051
26756
26854
Total student enrolments
26082
26421
27227
27337
Other Postgraduate
Bachelor
Indigenous Knowledges Cross Faculty
Program level
Other Undergraduate
Enabling
882.3
948.4
933.9
990.6
Higher Degree
Coursework
Cross-institutional
110.0
102.6
101.8
123.4
Other Postgraduate
Non-Award
109.3
96.6
80.5
81.9
Other Undergraduate
Funding source
Commonwealth
Funded
Domestic Fee-paying
International
Research Training
Scheme
Scholarship or Industry
Experience
Total student load
Bachelor
Cross-institutional
8932.5
9171.4
9753.6
9960.3
653.1
672.9
693.1
723.1
3517.7
3407.2
3361.9
2902.3
146.3
140.0
141.1
175.3
Enabling / Non-award
International
Australian
0.6
13250.1
Indigenous
13391.5
13949.6
13761.0
1. *Figures show the EFTSL for the full year, based on annual submissions to DEEWR
Indigenous
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Compliance checklist
Summary of requirement
Basis for requirement
Annual report reference
Letter of compliance
A letter of compliance from the
accountable officer or statutory
body to the relevant Minister(s)
AARs – section 8
Page 4
Accessibility
Table of contents
AARs – section 10.1
Page 5
Glossary
Public availability
Inside back cover
Interpreter service statement
Queensland Government
Language Policy
Inside back cover
Copyright notice
Copyright Act 1968
Inside back cover
Information licensing
Queensland Government Enterprise
Architecture – Information Licensing
N/A
Introductory Information
Pages 7-8
Agency role and main functions
Page 44
Operating environment
Pages 14-35; 52-55
Machinery of Government Changes
N/A
Government objectives
for the community
Page 13
Other whole-of-government
plans / specific initiatives
N/A
Agency objectives and
performance indicators
Pages 12-43
Agency service areas, service
standards and other measures
Pages 14-43
Financial
performance
Summary of financial performance
Page 59
Chief Finance Officer (CFO) statement
N/A
Governance –
management
and structure
Organisational structure
ARRs – section 14.1
Pages 10-11
Executive management
Pages 50-51
Related entities
Page 99
Boards and committees
Pagea 46-47
(section 23 and Schedule)
Page 53
General information
Non-financial
performance
148
Page 150
COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
Summary of requirement
Basis for requirement
Annual report reference
Governance – risk
management and
accountability
Risk management
Pages 53-55
External scrutiny
No external reviews were
undertaken in 2013.
Audit committee
Page 55
Internal Audit
Pages 53-55
Public Sector Renewal Program
N/A
Information systems and
recordkeeping
Page 53
Workforce planning, attraction
and retention and performance
Pages 46-47
Early retirement, redundancy
and retrenchment
Directive No.11/12 Early Retirement,
Redundancy and Retrenchment
Page 38
Governance –
human resources
Open Data
Voluntary Separation Program
Page 38
Open Data
AARs – section 17
Published online at
www.qld.gov.au/data
Pages 109-135
Page 146
Certification of financial statements
FAA – section 62
FPMS – sections 42, 43 and 50
Page 106
Independent Auditors Report
FAA – section 62
FPMS – section 50
Pages 107-108
Remuneration disclosures
Financial Reporting Requirements for
Queensland Government Agencies
Pages 92-95
- Overseas Travel
- Consultancies
Financial statements
149
Glossary of terms
For complete list of USQ terms, please refer to the USQ Glossary in the USQ Policy Library.
Course
A subject of study, defined by a course specification, for which students
may be awarded a grade.
Distance/offcampus/external
Each of these terms are used interchangeably at USQ and represent courses, the offer of
which involve arrangements whereby lesson materials, assignments, etc. are delivered to
students, either by post or courier service or via the Internet, and for which any associated
attendance at the University is of an incidental, irregular, special or voluntary nature
Fleximode
Provides all USQ students access to core content in each course through a combination
of digital and multimedia sources. These resources can be accessed online or
provided on a CD and (where appropriate) made available in print format.
Gradebook
Used by academic staff to input or change student grades.
Program
A combination of courses, the successful completion of which, in accordance with the
relevant requirements, will fulfil the prescribed requirements for a particular award.
UConnect
The USQ staff and student portal. It is the main connection point for staff
and students to access the resources required to work or study at USQ
USQStudyDesk
USQ’s learning management system
Acronyms and abbreviations
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ACER
Australian Council for Educational Research
CRICOS
ACODE
Australian Council on Open, Distance
and e-Learning
Commonwealth Register of Institutions
and Courses for Overseas Students
ETFSL
Equivalent full-time student load
ADFI
Australian Digital Futures Institute
ESOS
Education Services for Overseas Students
ADL
Academic Development Leave
GPA
Grade point average
ADRI
Approach/Deployment/Results/
Improvement Quality Cycle
HES
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
IAF
Institutional Assessment Framework
ALTC
Australian Learning and Teaching Council
IAgE
Institute for Agriculture and the Environment
APD
Academic Professional Development
AUSSE
IRR
Australasian Survey of Student Engagement
AWARE
ORMP
Operational and Resource Management Plan
Academic Warning and Reflection Exercise
BELA
SELT
Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching
student satisfaction survey
BMOA
Broad Measure of Agreement
SRO
Student Relationship Officer
BUILD
Building Upon Individual Learning and
Development performance management system
TEL
Technology Enhanced Learning
CEQ
TEQSA
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
Course Experience Questionnaire
CoP
USQ
Community of Practice
CPMS
WIL
Work-integrated learning
Course and Program Management System
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
USQ at a glance
Senior Executive
Location of Head Offices
Professor Jan Thomas
Toowoomba Campus
West Street, Toowoomba
Queensland 4350 Australia
Telephone: +61 7 46 31 2100
Facsimile: +61 7 46 31 2949
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.usq.edu.au
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Janet Verbyla
(Research and Innovation)
Professor Mark Harvey
Professor Ken Udas
(Students and Communities)
Mr Carl Rallings
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Athol Kerridge
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Stats
Staff
Academic
694
Professional
974
Financial
Total Revenue ($’000)
276,725
Total Assets ($’000)
484,444
Total Equity ($’000)
421,967
Student Numbers
Female
14,836
Male
12,501
Student Categories
Domestic (headcount)
International (headcount)
Undergraduate (load)
Postgraduate (load)
22,143
5,194
10,906
2855
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