2010 Annual Report Volume 1

Tabling copy

www.jcu.edu.au CONTENTS

Letter of Compliance ...... 2 The Year in Focus ...... 3 Introduction ...... 4 Statement of Strategic Intent ...... 5 At a Glance ...... 6 Governance ...... 7 Structure and Organisation ...... 11 University Plan ...... 12 University Plan Objectives ...... 14 Key Achievements ...... 15 Key Performance Indicators ...... 16 Teaching and Learning ...... 18 James Cook University Research and Innovation ...... 24 Annual Report 2010 People and Culture ...... 30 ISSN 0158-7730 Produced by, and available from, International and Engagement ...... 35 Governance and Corporate Services, Infrastructure ...... 40 James Cook University. This Annual Report is also publicly Finance and Resources ...... 44 available on the James Cook University website at www.jcu.edu.au © James Cook University James Cook University ANNUAL REPORT 2010

This Annual Report fulﬁls the pre- scribed reporting requirements for 2010 of James Cook University to the Queensland Minister for Educa- tion and Industrial Relations, and provides a comprehensive sum- mary of the University’s operations and achievements during the year. It illustrates the role of the Universi- ty within the communities it serves, portrays the scope and importance of its activities and displays the Uni- versity’s effective utilisation of the resources available to it. The report outlines a wide range of developments, innovations and achievements which provide a yardstick by which to measure the performance of the University in 2010 against its strategic intent and purpose.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 1 21 March 2011 The Honourable Cameron Dick MP Minister for Education and Industrial Relations 22nd Floor Education House 30 Mary Street Brisbane Qld 4000

Dear Minister

I have the honour to submit to you, on behalf of the University Council, the 33rd Annual Report of James Cook University, detailing activities for the year ended 31 December 2010. This document meets the provisions of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 and the detailed requirements set out in the An- nual Report Guidelines for Queensland Government Agencies. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at http://www.jcu.edu. au/div1/registry/annualreport/. The 2010 year was a time of considerable change and development for the University community. I believe that this report serves to illustrate our evolution through this period.

Lieutenant General John Grey, AC (Retd) Chancellor

2 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY THE YEAR IN FOCUS

This Annual Report details the 40th year of James Cook University as an autonomous tertiary institution and, as the pages that follow reveal, we have become an important institution not only in northern Queensland, but nationally and internationally. While we have celebrated our birthday throughout the year, we have also been mindful of looking to the future — to the next 40 years and more. We have added to our infrastructure both physical and virtual and put in place plans for further construction. Development of the Discovery Rise plans for the Townsville campus has continued and the Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct was completed. The JCU Council adopted the Cairns Master Plan, which provides for the strong growth forecast for the Smithfield Campus in the short to medium term. There has been a strong focus on Cairns in 2010 with the completion of the Dentistry Building, the Dental Clinic underway, the design for the iconic Cairns Institute building accepted, and the formal launch of the Boathouse, the centrepiece of a new $3.6m student precinct on the campus, incorporat- ing significant sections of the former Cairns Yacht Club building. As part of the refresh of the University Plan, planning targets have been developed forecasting our student population to grow to 25,000 enrolments by 2015 with 5,000 students in Cairns and 4,000 students in Singapore. We also plan to grow our research income to $65 million by 2015. Council also welcomes the package of reforms, which the Federal Govern- ment began delivering in 2010 following the Bradley and Cutler reviews, and will result in increased funding for teaching and learning and research, and revised and improved indexation arrangements. As a result of the 2010 Federal election, investment in Regional Australia is also high on the Government’s agenda and JCU is well placed to provide the leadership necessary to enliven regional education, and rural and regional Australia. Research excellence is fundamental to the international reputation of universities and a key mechanism by which universities identify and encourage research strengths and critical mass is through its Research Centres and Institutes. Council believes the University needs to be able to demonstrate that such Research Centres constitute active and genuinely high quality research and accordingly this year adopted a formal Policy that sets out the principles and processes relating to the establishment, governance, renewal and disestab- lishment of the University’s Research Centres and Institutes. Whether it is research, teaching and learning or administration, the Univer- sity’s continuing strong performance is a reflection of the efforts of the academic, professional and technical staff led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sandra Harding. Council was pleased at the end of the year to unanimously offer the Vice Chancellor a further five-year contract taking her term through to 2017. Equally pleasing was that she has accepted. Lieutenant General John Grey, AC (Retd) Chancellor

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 3 INTRODUCTION

This year has been a memorable one for James Cook University as we celebrated 50 years since tertiary education came to northern Queensland and 40 years as an autonomous university. While the celebrations continued throughout the year, they were concentrated in particular around the week of our actual birthday – April 20. On the day, we welcomed back many old friends, supporters and alumni and took the opportunity to acknowledge a group of Outstanding Alumni and Out- standing Early Career Alumni. We plan to make the recognition of Outstand- ing Alumni an annual feature from now on. Similarly, the JCU Council acknowledged the achievements of some of the present-day professoriate by awarding the title of Distinguished Professor to Helene Marsh, Richard Keene and Alexandra Aikhenvald. They join the inaugural 2009 group of Distinguished Professors Terry Hughes, Bill Laurance, Michael Bird and Bob Pressey. During the year, the University hosted the 60th Anniversary Australian American Fulbright Symposium and sponsored the second Torrid Zone conference. Both drew distinguished speakers and delegates from around Australia and internationally. Each focussed on significant aspects of what we call ‘The Tropical Agenda’: Fulbright through expert exploration of issues aimed at creating sustainable societies in the tropics and Torrid Zone through a focus on tropical urban design and renewal. On the infrastructure front, the Dentistry building was completed in Cairns, as was the JCU/ CSIRO funded Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct building in Townsville, and we made big steps towards the completion of the Dental Clinic and what will be the iconic Cairns Institute building. The Federal election saw the return of the Labor Government with the support of key regionally-based independents. Elements of a fresh commitment to the needs of regional Australia were outlined in an agreement between Labor and the independents, including the establishment of a $20 million Australian Biofuels Institute with JCU identified to play a key role in the Institute. Alongside the regional emphasis, key quality and standards initiatives are progressing, though the sector is still waiting for the passage of important legislation to fund student amenities at universities. The process of Council-led internal reviews of Divisions, Faculties and units continued during the year with the focus in 2010 on the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences and the Teaching and Learning Development Directorate. Preparations for the second AUQA review of the University to take place in 2011 were also well underway. JCU Singapore continued to grow and is already considering the need for expanded prem- ises. This year it achieved EduTrust Certification for four years. All private education institutions in Singapore within the regulatory scope of the Private Education Act are required to register and to gain a four-year accreditation must have achieved satisfactory to commend- able performance in key areas of management and the provision of educational services. With the first 40 years under our belt, James Cook University is firmly established as one of the leading universities in the world, a position confirmed by our continuing appearance in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In 2010 we were bracketed towards the better end of the 301 to 400 grouping – one of only 17 Australian universities to make the top 500 listing. Furthermore, our keen focus on the issues of the tropical world – informed by the power of our place – means that we are one of the most distinctive universities in Australia. The challenges continue in the higher education sector with the mission-based compacts to be negotiated with the Federal Government in 2011, and the rapid approach of the watershed year of 2012 and the crucial changes to funding based on student demand. However, with the new-found emphasis on regional education, I believe JCU is well-placed to continue to provide a brighter future for life in the tropics, world-wide, with graduates and discoveries that make a difference. Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President

4 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC INTENT

OUR INTENT We offer our students a comprehensive range of courses and opportunities to work with world- A brighter future for life in the tropics, class researchers and teachers in areas of world-wide special relevance to the tropics. We will focus our energies on advancing Our University is about people and place, and northern Queensland, northern Australia and we adopt new methods, new approaches and Asia Pacific region, while looking for our work to new technologies to help our students develop benefit the tropics world-wide the skills, abilities and knowledge base they We will work with business, industry, government need to succeed and the community to create lasting intellectual, We bring a diverse array of knowledge, skills cultural, social, health, environmental and eco- and experience through our staff and the nomic benefits for our region and beyond broader community to fulfil the potential of our We will produce graduates with the expertise University and intellectual curiosity required for sustainable development of our communities, and we will conduct research to provide the knowledge and OUR VALUES AND BELIEFS understanding needed to meet the Shared values and beliefs that underpin challenges facing northern Australia and the our action tropics world-wide We recognise that knowledge has the power to We will embrace the communities we serve and change lives engage with them at all levels, sharing a sense of pride in the University’s achievements We value excellence and authenticity We recognise that a sustainable environment is OUR PURPOSE central to our lives and our work We uphold our commitments Graduates and discoveries that make a difference Our students are at the heart of our university Our staff, students and alumni are proud of Our staff act with integrity in a community that James Cook University’s reputation as a values and respects them provider of high quality teaching and learning and world-class research We are committed to working towards the achievement of genuine and sustainable Our key responsibility is to our students. We reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres aim to inspire them to make a difference in their Strait Islander peoples and the wider community fields of endeavour and in their communities We play a critical role in igniting and supporting Discoveries derived from high quality and high a passion for learning in our community impact research are the hallmark of our endeavours We are enriched by, and celebrate, our communities’ diversity

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 5 AT A GLANCE

Student Body 18,971 THURSDAY ISLAND Course delivery SINGAPORE JCU Singapore HORN ISLAND Horn Island Research Station Staff (full time equivalent) 1819

Students graduating 3318

Alumni 35,000 MAREEBA Lotus Glen Correctional Centre course delivery from School of Indigenous Australian Studies Faculties 4 CAIRNS FIJI Cairns campus Fiji School of Nursing MALANDA Veterinary Teaching Facility ORPHEUS ISLAND Schools 15 Orpheus Island Research Station PALUMA Paluma Research Station TOWNSVILLE Townsville campus Residential Colleges 7 CHARTERS TOWERS International Tropical Marine “Fletcherview” Tropical Resource Centre Veterinary Research Station MACKAY MOUNT ISA Mackay Study Centre Undergraduate Awards available 145 James Cook University course delivery at Mount Isa Institute of TAFE and the Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health Postgraduate Awards available 122

Townsville campus site: Area (ha) 379.1 Permanent buildings 160

Cairns campus site: Area (ha) 88.2 BRISBANE Permanent buildings 15 RHE operated campus

Singapore Campus: Area (ha) 1.9 To service the northern Queensland region from which it Permanent buildings 5 draws most of its students, the University has established two major campuses. The Townsville campus is based in the suburb of Field Stations 5 Douglas, and another large campus is located at Smithfield in Cairns. Russo Higher Education is operating a facility in Brisbane offering JCU courses under licence. Revenue $326.6m Additional study centres are located in Mackay and Mt Isa. The University also has several specialist research and teaching sites in other parts of Queensland and through- Expenditure $308.6m out the rest of Australia, as well as strong links with international educational and research institutions and organisations, with particular emphasis on the Pacific and Capital Expenditure $48.1m Southeast Asia. In addition, the University has a flourish- ing campus in Singapore and School of Nursing in Fiji . More detailed information about the University’s overseas Total Assets $772m operations can be found in the chapter on International and Engagement.

6 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE

Members of the Fifteenth Council of James Cook University in April 2010

Back row left to right: Mr Joseph Walker, Mr Peter Phillips, Mr John Osborne, Mr Graham Kirkwood, Mr Ernie Landy, Mr Scott Dempsey, Mr Peter Motti.

Middle row left to right: Ms Ranae-Lee Crosby, Mr John Renehan, Mr Ryan Haddrick, Mr Francis Tapim, Prof Peter Leggat, Ms Therese Smith, Mr Cam Charlton, Mr Michael Kern (Secretary).

Front row left to right: Ms Elisa Gilmore, Prof An- drew Vann (Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Advisor), Prof Sandra Harding (Vice-Chancellor), Lt Gen John Grey AC (Chancellor), Mr Ian Jessup (Deputy Chancellor), Prof Paul Gadek (Chair, Academic Board), Dr Janice Wegner, Prof Janina Mazierska. (Some members digitally added)

JCU is committed to good governance and seeks to Francis Mickey Tapim 6/7 continually improve its systems, policies and pro- Ranee-Lee Crosby LLB James Cook 7/7 cesses consistent with best practice principles and Elisa Gilmore BEd (Hons) (Primary) QUT 4/7 protocols. Peter Phillips BBus Curtin CA, CIA, CFE 7/7 The Council is the University’s governing authority. Its primary role is to oversee the affairs of the University ELECTED MEMBERS and, in so doing, to ensure that the appropriate struc- ACADEMIC STAFF — tures, policies, processes and planning are in place for Peter Leggat BMedSc Qld MBBS Qld GDipEd Darling- JCU to effectively manage its activities and achieve its DownsIAE PGDipClinNutr IAN DTM&H Mahidol MMedEd goals. The Council is also responsible for setting and Dund CertAddSt Curtin DIH Otago GDip CDA MPH Otago reviewing the strategic direction of the University, as PGCertTravMed JamesCook GCertAeroMed Griff PhD outlined in the Statement of Strategic Intent. SAust PGCertAeroEv Otago MD Qld MHealSc Otago DrPH JamesCook GCertAstron JamesCook GCertEd Ja- mesCook FAFPHM FACTM FFTM ACTM FFTM RCPSG FACRRM FSIA FAICD FACE FRGS ACPHM CMSA 7/7 MEMBERS OF 15TH COUNCIL AND ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS Janice Helen Wegner BEd-BA (Hons) JamesCook MA PhD 5/7 THE CHANCELLOR (CHAIR) Janina Mazierska MEE PhD Warsaw FIEEE FIET 5/7 Lieutenant General John Grey, AC (Retd) attended 7 GENERAL STAFF — meetings of 7 held during 2010. Joseph Laurence Walker Dip Super Man Macquarie 5/7 THE DEPUTY CHANCELLOR (DEPUTY CHAIR) John Renehan Dip Man BRIT 6/7

Ian David Jessup BEc James Cook FCPA CA 6/7 STUDENTS —

OFFICIAL MEMBERS John Osborne BEng/BSc JCU DipBus UNE GradDipEc JCU (resigned 2 December) 4/7 THE CHANCELLOR Scott Dempsey 6/7 Lieutenant General John Grey, AC (Retd) 7/7 Peter Motti 5/7 THE VICE-CHANCELLOR CONVOCATION — Sandra Harding BSc (Hons) ANU M.Pub.Admin UQ PhD NCSU Hon.D JIU FAICD, FAIM 7/7 Graham Kirkwood BEc (Hons) James Cook AAUQ Qld THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD, Dip Co Dir UNE FCPA FAICD 7/7 Ryan Haddrick LLB JamesCook LLM QUT GradDipLeg- Paul Gadek BSc (Hons) UNSW, PhD UNSW, MAIBiol 6/7 Prac ANU 5/7

APPOINTED MEMBERS: ADDITIONAL MEMBER Ian David Jessup BEc James Cook FCPA CA 6/7 Ernest Landy BCom JamesCook FCPA FAIM 4/7 Campbell Charlton BComm LLB FCA MIMC 5/7 SECRETARY Therese Smith BSc JamesCook Grad Dip Teach (Second- ary) QUT 6/7 Michael William Kern BCom JamesCook CA Grad DipCSP ACIS 6/7

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 7 ESTABLISHMENT and associated meeting rooms to facilitate this process The University was established by an Act of the Queensland Parliament, the James Cook University introduction of electronic voting for convocation of North Queensland Act 1970, later re-made as the elections onto the JCU Council James Cook University Act 1997. amendments made to the structure of Director- ates within the University Services Division following the USD Review COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Among the many major achievements during 2010, the Council: LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE approved the JCU budget JCU conducts an annual legislative compliance approved the Cairns Master Plan 2010 program to measure its performance against legislative obligations. This process is carried out by updated the Academic Plan the Manager Legal and Compliance Services who remade various Statutes reports to the Audit and Compliance Committee in the first place, prior to such reports being reviewed revised the JCU Student Association Constitution by Council. The process is currently implemented for JCU operations within Australia where JCU is in revised the JCU/JCU Student Association Memo- control of those operations. However it is intended randum of Understanding to implement processes in the future in respect to offshore campus operations. In addition, JCU moni- tors all legislation which affects JCU operations, COUNCIL COMMITTEES both State and Federal, apart from the James Cook The Council has established a number of commit- University Act 1997. tees that provide support in overseeing the activities The principal legislative change affecting JCU and operations of the University. Full membership of operations in 2010 was the re-making of Statutes - these committees, and details of meeting atten- Membership of Convocation and Conduct of Council dance, are provided in Volume Two of this report. Elections. Academic Board Work still continues on the Building Fire Safety Finance Committee Regulations 2008 issued under the Fire and Rescue Investment Sub-Committee Service Act 1990 and the Public Sector Ethics Act Remuneration and Human Resources Committee 1992 to ensure full compliance will all legislative Audit and Compliance Committee requirements and Information Standard 40: IS 40 – Record Keeping subordinate legislation to the Public Strategy Committee Records Act 2002, Financial Management Standard Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees Committee 1997. Discovery Rise Executive Steering Committee In addition substantial work has been undertaken during 2010 in making progress towards compliance with the Clean Energy Act 2008 in order to meet the GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS 30 June 2011 reporting deadline. JCU fosters the practice of good governance, led by the Council and supported by a suite of relevant poli- RISK MANAGEMENT cies and guidelines headed by the Code of Conduct. James Cook University has a Risk Management Highlights during 2009 included: Policy and a Risk Management Framework which full compliance with the requirements of the were approved by the Audit and Compliance Com- National Governance Protocols, notwithstanding mittee (ACC) in 2006. It is considered timely to re- the Federal Government decision to remove the view the Framework and management processes for Protocols’ enforceability identifying risks to ensure that they are effective and systematically identified, evaluated and consistently Approval by Council and promulgation of a State- embedded within these processes. ment on Integrity, endorsed by the Vice-Chancel- lor and the Audit and Compliance Committee, A significant amount of risk-related information is identified and recorded during the Annual Planning introduction of electronic agendas and electronic process. JCU senior management and heads of meetings in respect of Council, its committees organisational units are responsible for identify- and sub-committees and the required training of ing, evaluating and managing University-wide risks members and upgrade to the Council chamber and risks within their faculty, division or office. The

8 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY In 2010, we celebrated 50 years since tertiary education came to northern Queensland and 40 years as an autonomous university

Director Audit & Assurance’s responsibilities include EVALUATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF providing assurance that key risks are being ef- COUNCIL fectively evaluated and managed and facilitating and coordinating risk management activities across JCU In compliance with National Governance Protocols, (acting as a “Risk Champion”). Council has a framework for evaluation and professional Development. During 2010 the following The Director Audit & Assurance has appointed a relevant activities were undertaken: consultant to conduct a risk management project during 2011 to: • conduct of induction activities for new members review and update the Risk Management Policy • evaluation of Council’s 2009 performance via a and Framework; survey of Members of the Fifteenth Council develop a Risk Management Strategy/Plan • participation in a Council workshop primarily propose a Risk Attitude and Context Statement focused on reviewing the Council’s Objectives for Council approval • external members of Council are allocated to a conduct Risk Management training Division or Faculty and are invited to participate embed and integrate Risk Management into in various activities conducted from time to time University Planning processes to increase the member’s awareness of university’s operations. A report on these interactions is The use of the consultant will facilitate the implemen- provided bi-annually tation of the Risk Management process across JCU and help to increase the focus upon risk management within JCU. It is anticipated that the outcomes from this project will feed into the 2012 planning ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE process undertaken in the latter half of 2011. DECISION-MAKING

CORPORATE VALUES DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY In its Statement of Strategic Intent, JCU identifies The authorities of Council and the Vice-Chancellor, — as part of the shared values and beliefs — that and their nominated delegations, are comprehen- staff act with integrity in a community that values and sively detailed in the Council’s Delegations Register. respects them. The Schedules contained in the Register are reviewed on a regular basis and are publicly available. ETHICAL CONDUCT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY During 2010, an exercise was commenced whereby the existing Academic Delegations contained in poli- The JCU Code of Conduct applies to all employ- cies and the Schedule of Delegations – Enrolment ees of the University and to other ‘officers’ such as were reviewed with the intent of developing a formal external committee members, adjunct and visiting Schedule of Academic Delegations by the first half academics, and volunteers acting on behalf of JCU of 2011. and outlines the ethical obligations of all staff. New

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 9 staff are alerted to it during induction and it is pub- Research Ethics Committee, established in accor- licly available online. dance with relevant national protocols, reviews all research involving humans. This Committee reports During 2010, a review of the Code was commenced to the Ethics Review Committee and it is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2011 A Statement on Integrity was considered by the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Council in early 2010. The intent of the Statement All University Policies are contained in the Policy was aspirational and supported the University’s Library which is accessible to all staff and students desire to maintain the highest level of ethical stan- and the public generally. The Policy Library also dards. Integrity was identified as one of the pillars of contains the University’s Act, Statutes, Committee sound ethical behavior. Constitutions and the Schedules of Delegations. All The Code of Conduct of Council Members applies policies are reviewed on a regular basis by respon- to Council members and sets expected standards of sible officers. conduct for those members. During 2010, particular emphasis was focused on All members of Council and its Committees are the following activities: reminded annually of their confidentiality obligations • all Policy Sponsors were written to confirm ac- through a Statement on Confidentiality Provisions ceptance of responsibility – JCU Council, Council “Committees”, Controlled Entity Directors and Nominee Directors of Non- • all Policies past their review date and due for Controlled Entities. review prior to 30 June 2011 were identified and action plans sought from Policy Sponsors The University recognises that the interests of public office and personal or other interests may come • Approval Authorities, primarily Committees of into conflict. The University has developed a policy Council, were notified of policies due for review statement; Conflict of Interests of Members of Coun- cil to assist such officers in dealing with any conflicts. DISCLOSURES UNDER WHISTLEBLOWERS ACT The JCU Code of Conduct for Responsible Re- search sets out the obligations on all University The University received and investigated two public researchers, staff and students to comply with the interest disclosures under the Whistleblowers ethical framework governing research at the Univer- Protection Act 1994 (replaced in 2011 by the Public sity and other relevant institutional and regulatory Interest Disclosure Act 2010). The majority of mat- requirements. ters raised within the disclosures were unable to be substantiated. The remainder of the matters were The JCU Animal Ethics Committee, established referred for attention under the Enterprise Agree- in accordance with relevant state legislation and ment or by an external agency. Areas identified national protocols, reviews all teaching and research where policy and process improvements could be activities involving animals. The Committee reports made have been referred to the relevant responsible to the Ethics Review Committee. The JCU Human officers for action.

10 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION

PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR VICE-CHANCELLOR DEPUTY-VICE-CHANCELLOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING RESEARCH & INNOVATION Prof Sandra Harding Prof Jeff Loughran Prof Chris Cocklin

Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Advanced Analytical Centre Research ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Earth & Environmental Sciences Australian Tropical Forest Institute Engineering & Physical Sciences Australian Tropical Science & Innovation Precinct Marine & Tropical Biology Graduate Research School The Cairns Institute Research Services

PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR DEPUTY-VICE-CHANCELLOR SENIOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH UNIVERSITY SERVICES & REGISTRAR Prof Andrew Vann & MOLECULAR SCIENCES Dr Stephen Weller Teaching & Learning Development Prof Ian Wronski Equity, Careers and Counselling Medicine & Dentistry Governance & Corporate Services Mt Isa Centre for Rural & Remote Health Information Technology & Resources Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition International Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences Library & Information Services Public Health,Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation Marketing & Engagement Sciences Media & Communications Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Human Resources Student & Academic Services

CHAIRPERSON, ACADEMIC BOARD PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Prof Paul Gadek FACULTY OF ARTS, EDUCATION & SOCIAL FINANCE & RESOURCE PLANNING SCIENCES Ms Patricia Brand Prof Nola Alloway Audit & Assurance Arts & Social Sciences Commercial Services Education Corporate Planning & Performance Indigenous Australian Studies Facilities Management Financial & Business Services Quality Enhancement JCU Halls of Residence

PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS & THE CREATIVE ARTS Prof Robin Woellner

Business Creative Arts Law

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 11 UNIVERSITY PLAN

The University Plan gives life and substance to the OUR ENGAGEMENT — LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND Strategic Intent for the whole of the JCU community, GLOBALLY establishing the high-level framework within which Faculty and Divisional plans will be developed. JCU is a contemporary and dynamic institution and a major driver of economic growth and social change in northern Queensland, as well as having interna- OUR ACADEMIC CULTURE tional impact and reach. Our goal is to position JCU as a leader in teaching JCU recognises its “power of place” and engages and research addressing the critical challenges fac- with all its communities and industry to promote a ing the tropics, world-wide. sustainable region which is socially inclusive. A defining feature of JCU is its tropical location and JCU will continue to be a good corporate citizen hav- excellence in disciplines of particular relevance to ing clear civic responsibility, interacting in a mutually the tropics. As a comprehensive university in the beneficial way to ensure that the region grows and tropics, JCU is well placed to foster cross-disciplin- prospers in a sustainable manner. ary collaboration to meet these challenges. JCU will be a partner and advocate, integral to the To this end, JCU is committed to providing shape social, cultural and intellectual life of its community. and direction to our teaching and research by align- Likewise, by attracting students, staff and visitors ment to four major themes: from within and outside the tropics, we will promote understanding and advocacy of this region. • Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation & Climate Change In preparing our students for a global environment, • Industries and Economies in the Tropics they will be exposed to global perspectives in a number of different ways; through the curriculum, their • Peoples and Societies in the Tropics fellow students and educators. • Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity During their time at JCU students will be provided We will build on current areas of world-class excel- opportunities to travel and study overseas through lence in JCU to achieve a strong performance in exchanges, short courses or study aboard. scholarship and teaching inspired by a research Our international students are a great asset and enriched environment. We recognise that the Univer- we will engage with these graduates by facilitating sity is judged not only on its quality but equally on its international alumni groups and developing ways relevance and impact beyond academia. in which they can meaningfully contribute to the Accordingly we commit ourselves to research of internationalisation of JCU. We also recognise the excellence and high impact, particularly on issues of contribution made by international staff, and Austra- critical importance to the world’s tropics. lian staff with international experience. As a regionally-based university, we recognise our obligation to engage with industry and government, PEOPLE, PLACE AND CULTURE commercialise our research findings and achieve The JCU experience is about igniting and support- critical mass through productive research partner- ing a passion for learning and engagement that will ships with other research organisations. make a difference for our lives and our work, our JCU is a site and catalyst for innovation and under- communities, and life in the tropics, world-wide. standing. Our teaching is high-quality, innovative and We are an international community of scholars and engaging to students. Our approach is characterised professionals, with a global outlook, working for the by personal contact with students and we provide best interests of the University. alternate modes of delivery responsive to their We value all aspects of the University, respect needs, in a contemporary learning environment, genuine expertise wherever it occurs and celebrate ensuring contact with teachers and other students. individual and collective successes. Our size is an Over the next five years we will be aiming to: advantage in being able to encourage more oppor- • increase our student population to 25,000 on all tunities for interaction among staff, students, and our campuses, with 5,000 in Cairns, 4,000 in Singa- communities. pore and 16,000 in Townsville and other sites We support the total student experience, under- • increase our research-related income (research standing that learning does not only take place in grants and other Commonwealth funding) to $65 the classroom and that students’ time spent at the million per annum University is about a whole range of experiences. We have a commitment to excellence, equity and • develop teaching and research specialisations diversity for all students and staff. on our different campuses, particularly acknowl- edging the growth potential of Cairns. Our students come from many backgrounds. We

12 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY are also enriched by having both of Australia’s Indigenous populations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders located in our region of northern Queensland. Indigenous Australians have a special spiritual relationship with the land and sea. At JCU, our campuses reﬂect the diverse landscapes, people, place and cultures. Our locations are our laboratories, and enliven and enrich the way in which the University operates. We endeavour to be an employer of choice, building an environment which facilitates and rewards excellence, performance and productivity. Both students and staff will achieve their greatest potential in an environment that values excellence, diversity and fosters community spirit. Our physical and virtual infrastructure is centred on integrating the educational, social, cultural and economic development requirements to create a community with a vibrant and sustainable academic, social, artistic and commercial life. The conventional lifestyle elements of location, amenity, and environment are expanded to include attributes of opportunity, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship — creating a different kind of work-life environment. Our virtual infrastructure is complex and ever adapting; supporting both physical and online communities through current and emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) Scholarly communication is no longer tied to place and time and students have embraced new technologies for teaching, learning and social networking. JCU has made a commitment to a strategic and managed approach to ICT deployment and to planning and reviewing the opportunities provided by appropriate ICT investments.

The new state-of-the-art Australian Tropical SUSTAINABILITY Science and Innovation Precinct (ATSIP) is a The University seeks to demonstrate its commitment research facility shared by CSIRO and JCU, with to sustainability through an integrated approach to research focused on six programs centred on biodiversity and sustainability its teaching and learning, research, operations and campus facilities. Our commitment to environmental, economic, cultural and social sustainability encap- sulates the activities of all staff, students and our engagement with our communities. JCU needs to be mindful of the changing external environment, while remaining true to our strategic CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE intent, and serving the needs of our region. The Higher Education sector in Australia is being The University is in an investment phase as part of confronted by new challenges and opportunities, the next stage of JCU’s development. Investment both domestically and internationally. As a major decisions are informed by the University’s strategic Australian exporter, the higher education sector is intent. This will involve the need to reprioritise Uni- sensitive to international events. Domestic student versity resources in order to deliver on the strategic demand tends to be counter-cyclical to economic intent and objectives expressed in the University performance. Changing Government policy and Plan, and creating the capacity for the University to funding arrangements inﬂuence universities, and continue to invest in its future.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 13 UNIVERSITY PLAN OBJECTIVES

ACADEMIC PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Objective A1: Enhance our tropical focus Objective I1: To transform our campuses into places of Objective A2: Ensure an effective quality enhancement international renown framework for our teaching courses Objective I2: To provide welcoming, sustainable and Objective A3: Encourage excellence in teaching. ﬁt-for-purpose facilities and spaces Objective A4: Deliver appropriately skilled graduates Objective I3: Provide a robust virtual environment that who will make a difference fosters sustainable teaching and research and builds a sense of community Objective A5: Offer a socially-inclusive learning environment focusing on the student experience Objective I4: To be a leader in environmentally sustainable infrastructure development and operations Objective A6: Promote excellence in research and research training Objective A7: Deliver research that has impact INTERNATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT Objective A8: Foster a culture supportive of research Objective IE1: Enhance Internationalisation of JCU and develop capability in research and research training Objective IE2: Enhance the degree to which JCU is Objective A9: Improve planning for and provision of engaged with its communities research capacity and infrastructure Objective IE3: Promote inclusion within the region

PEOPLE AND CULTURE FINANCE AND RESOURCES Objective PC1: University Experience — Foster a culture of scholarship and innovation and an inclusive Objective FR1: Manage resources in an ethical and campus community for staff and students ﬁnancially responsible way Objective PC2: Diversity — Foster an environment Objective FR2: Realise capabilities to achieve a which recognises and supports the diverse cultural com- consistent ﬁnancial management framework with strong munities in which the Uiversity resides accountabilities Objective PC3: Future Readiness and Success — Cre- Objective FR3: Adopt a continuous improvement ate a culture with the capacity, capability and resilience culture which seeks to enhance productivity and ensure to anticipate and respond to future changes value for money Objective PC4: Leadership and Management — Rec- ognise that the University requires good leadership at all levels and a strong management culture to be an employer of choice

2010 PRIORITIES

A SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY

CREATINGREATINATING PATHWAYSPATHWAYS: FOSTERINGFOF STTERIINNG STUDENTSTUUDEENNT SUCCESSSUCCCCESS

SUSTAINABILITY

14 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

TEACHING AND LEARNING PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE

launch of JCU Teaching and Learning Academy, with Cairns Campus Master Plan completed 130 academic and professional staff registering as inaugural members MOU signed with Townsville Hospital for alliance to refinement of the Academic Plan with a view to identi- establish the Tropical Knowledge and Health Services fying key priorities Precinct  appointment of a Curriculum Scholar in each Faculty Australian Topical Science and Innovation Precinct to inject leadership into the next phase of the Curricu- completed lum Refresh Project School of Dentistry building in Cairns completed 5 Australian Learning and Teaching Council citations for outstanding contributions to student learning work commenced on refurbishment to Eddie Koiki increase in graduate satisfaction ratings Mabo Library in Townsville professional accreditation secured or renewed for a JCU University Centre at the Mackay Base Hospital large number of degree programs completed planning under way for a Dental Clinic in Cairns’ RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Specialist Teaching Facilities and Student Support the University received $52.6m of research funding, Precinct in Townsville, and further energy efficiency including $19.5m in Australian Competitive Grants works on both Townsville and Cairns campuses JCU was announced as the lead organisation to Information and Communications Technology Advisory establish the new $20 million Australian Biofuels Committee established Research Institute The Federal Government provided $9.34 million to INTERNATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT develop the Daintree Rainforest Observatory at Cape Tribulation International Student Barometer 95% satisfaction with the services provided (JCU rated 2nd in Australia out PEOPLE AND CULTURE of 26, and 11 of 130 globally), and JCU arrival service rated 1st in Australia out of 29, and 9 of 139 globally new Enterprise Agreement finalised and approved by Fair Work Australia external funding to support outbound student mobility increased from $105,000 to $330,000 paid parental leave scheme launched to go live at 1 January 2011 JCU Singapore student numbers continued to grow JCU Bursaries and Grants allocated with a total value FINANCE AND RESOURCES in excess of $230,000 JCU Women’s Network re-established to support integrated planning, budgeting and performance women’s career development processes further refined 9744 students participated in the Library’s information planning timeframe for capital and infrastructure learning and literacy skills program extended to six years ASPIRE Access Program extended to an additional seven schools career education resource kit provided to secondary schools to build aspirations of Indigenous students

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 15 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

TEACHING AND Indigenous Participation PEOPLE AND CULTURE (Enrolments) LEARNING Indicator of equity access. % of academic staff with PhD Target: 475 Total Commonwealth-support- Indicator of academic quality. ed Load (UG & PG) (EFTSL) 2009: 458 2010: 518 Target: 68% Indicator of student enrolments 2009: 65.6% 2010: 68.3% and financial performance (ie. Commencing Low SES achievement of budget target). Enrolments Target: 8474 Indicator of equity access (metric Staff turnover started 2010). Indicator of staff morale and busi- 2009: 8075 2010: 8764 Target: 1048 ness risk. 2010: 1159 Target: 10% Commencing (UG & PG) Commonwealth-supported 2009: 8.9% 2010: 10.6% Load (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments RESEARCH AND % of Indigenous staff FTE of and financial performance (ach- INNOVATION total FTE vievement of budget target). Indicator of equity and access Target: 3604 Total Research-related Income employment strategy success. 2009: 3421 2010: 3694 Indicator of research activity. Target: 3% Target: $51.5m 2009: 2.1% 2010: 2.4% Total Domestic Fee Paying 2009: $45.7m 2010: $52.6m Load (On-Campus) (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and financial performance (ie. Number of DEEWR achievement of budget target). Publications INTERNATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT Target: 250 Indicator of research activity. 2009: 233 2010: 215 Target: 840 2009: 794 2010: 802 Total On-Campus International Fee Paying Load (EFTSL) Commonwealth-supported Retention % Total HDR Load (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments (International & Domestic) and financial performance (ie. Indicator of student success, achievement of budget target). teaching quality and financial Indicator of research training performance (ie. achievement of activity and outputs (IGS). Target: 1302 budget target). Target: 528 2009: 1146 2010: 1280 Target: 77% 2009: 537 2010: 550 2009: 75% 2010: 80% Total Off-Campus/Off-Shore Number of HDR Completions Fee Paying Load (EFTSL) Overall Student Satisfaction (International & Domestic) Indicator of student enrolments (CEQ) Indicator of student outcomes, and financial performance (ie. Teaching Quality Measure. and research outputs (RTS). achievement of budget target). Target: 70% Target: 100 Target: 3214 2009: 62% 2010: 77% 2009: 82 2010: 87 2009: 2941 2010: 3148

16 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACTIVITY

INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION

STUDENT SATISFACTION

JCU exceeded its key performance targets for a number of indicators, including student satisfaction, international reputation and research activity

Reputation (International Rank- FINANCE AND PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL ings): Shanghai Jiao Tong RESOURCE PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE Indicator of reputation.

Target: Top 500 % Net Operating Result/Income Gross Floor Area per EFTSL 2009: Top 500 (415) Indicator of financial manage- Indicator of efficient space utilisa- 2010: Top 400 (332) ment success. tion. Target: -4.09% Target: 16m2/EFTSL Number of First Preferences to QTAC 2009: 6.52% 2010: 5.64% 2010: 15m2/EFTSL Indicator of market share. Unqualified Audit Outcome Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Target: 5571 Emissions Indicator of financial manage- 2009: 5314 2010: 6051 ment standard. Target not set due to the delayed introduction of national legislation Target: Yes Number of alumni able to be and targets and the absence of contacted by the University 2009: Yes 2010: Yes baseline data. 2 Indicator of engagement suc- 2010: 206.9kg/m cess. Target: 28,000 2009: 34,960 2010: 32,240

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 17 TEACHING AND LEARNING

JCU has continued to align its programs and the CURRICULUM REFRESH delivery of those programs with its Strategic Intent: ‘a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide’ The Curriculum Refresh project, under way since through ‘graduates and discoveries that make a dif- late 2008, is multi-faceted and consists of a number ference’ – and the four tropical themes. of stages directed at ensuring that JCU’s courses are aligned with the University’s Strategic Intent and In 2010 the JCU Teaching and Learning Academy the four tropical themes. was officially launched, to provide a space and Extensive work was previously undertaken to revise place for ‘informed and respectful debate’ in relation curriculum structures and subjects within a range to the changing culture for teaching and learn- of courses, following which in 2009-2010 staff have ing. Events to celebrate the Academy being held been involved in more specific curriculum develop- launched were held on both the Townsville and ment work with more than 20 School-based projects Cairns campuses, and 130 academic and profes- receiving support from sub-grants from the Federal sional staff registered as inaugural members. Government Diversity and Structural Adjustment As noted in the 2009 report, as part of the review of Funds. Academic Board, the Education Committee’s opera- A reference group of national and international tions were also reviewed. In 2010, three sub-com- members continues to provide support to the project, mittees were established to enable wider involve- with several reference group members scheduled to ment in the academic governance process and help attend the Curriculum Refresh Conference in 2011. distribute workload. These sub-committees have been addressing policy development (in particular In 2010, a Curriculum Scholar was appointed in a new Learning, Teaching and Assessment policy), each Faculty on a 50% fraction for a two year period. quality processes and teaching and learning man- The Scholars will inject significant leadership into the agement issues throughout 2010. project and will work on a range of key perspectives including the First Year Experience, internationali- Staff across the University have taken an active sation, sustainability and assessment whilst at the role in the Curriculum Refresh project, with Associ- same time addressing cultural change issues around ate Deans Teaching and Learning and Curriculum curriculum within the Faculty. Scholars actively promoting and supporting this project. This project is described more fully below. In addition, throughout 2010 an extensive body of market research was undertaken to inform the project. Four broad themes were investigated through this research: the tropics theme; work integrated STUDENT FEEDBACK learning and professional development; flexibility; Student satisfaction as reflected in the national and pathways. An action plan is now being devel- Australian Graduate Survey’s Course Experience oped to implement the findings from this research. Questionnaire (CEQ) showed an improvement in the good teaching, generic skills and overall satisfaction scales when compared with 2009 data. Note: There STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS has been a change in the survey instrument used in Five national citations for Australian Learning and 2010 for CEQ which has resulted in an improvement Teaching Council outstanding contributions to stu- in results across the sector. dent learning were awarded to JCU staff: CEQ JCU 2009 SECTOR 2009 JCU 2010 FACULTY OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Good teaching 51.01 52.19 63.64 • Dr Raoul Adam – School of Education: For the Generic skills 61.34 63.71 75.07 effective design and implementation of pedago- Overall satisfaction 61.91 69.10 77.46 gies that foster learner ‘connectedness’ in a 2010 also saw improvement in some areas of stu- pre-service teacher education course. dent satisfaction based on the ‘Student Feedback on • Dr Marie Caltabiano – School of Arts and Social Subjects’ (SFS) survey compared with 2009. Sciences: For integrating ‘Best Practice’ work SFS 2009 2010 models with pedagogy and scholarship to foster desired attributes in Psychology graduates. Good teaching 63.3 65.8 FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS Generic skills 62.3 63.2 Clear goals & standards 75.5 73.1 • Dr Josephine Pryce – School of Business: For Resources 39.5 53.2 sustained and enthusiastic teaching that creates a positive learning environment and involves, Subject satisfaction 74.0 71.8 empowers and transforms students through their Course satisfaction 80.6 80.3 learning of management theories and practice

18 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY Student satisfaction as reﬂected in the national Aus- tralian Graduate Survey’s Course Experience Ques- tionnaire (CEQ) showed an improvement in the good teaching, generic skills and overall satisfaction scales

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 19 FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES TEACHING AND LEARNING DEVELOPMENT • Assoc Prof Susan Gordon, Ms Anne Jones, Ms JCU provides professional development for its Marianne Bonassi and Assoc Prof Marion Gray teaching staff, with workshops provided by the – School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine Teaching and Learning Development Directorate and Rehabilitation Sciences: For the develop- across a wide variety of topics designed to improve ment, implementation and review of Individual the quality of the teaching and learning. More than 500 attendances at seminars occurred in 2010. Learning Plans in Allied Health which successfully respect and support ﬁrst year students. The introductory Academic Program for AusAid students was successfully run again for 27 postgradu- FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ate and undergraduate students. • Dr Lindsay Harrington — School of Marine The Unistart program was delivered to 61 students. and Tropical Biology: For sustained commit- Some 80 mentor leaders were trained. More than ment and enthusiasm to improving student 1900 attendances were recorded for orientation engagement and achievement in marine biol- week learning skills sessions and more than 2500 ogy through multi-dimensional teaching and individual consultations were conducted to assist response to feedback. students in their studies. The Unit was reviewed in 2010. The TLD Unit Direc- tor and staff members were commended for their COLLABORATION AND VISITING SCHOLARS high levels of commitment and responsiveness in Visitors who provided seminars and workshops in providing a wide range of services and initiatives with a relatively small team. the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Seminar Series included: Transition to Blackboard 9 has been achieved, and new features in the system to support students and Dr Renee Cole, University of Central Missouri, who staff have been put into place. An early warning presented research on Active Learning in Large system and a set of checklists for students and staff Lectures have been key developments. Dr John Willison also returned to present on The JCU Teaching and Learning Academy held its research skills, work skills and their deliberate inaugural events in November 2010. The Academy development in tandem with JCU academic Dr Suniti is a joint initiative of the Teaching and Learning De- Bandaranaike (funded by the ALTC through their velopment Unit and the Senior DVC’s ofﬁce. Promoting Excellence Initiative) The following speakers addressed the Vice Chan- cellor’s Advisory Committee: Prof Beverley Oliver (graduate outcomes) and Prof Christine Ewan (standards). Dr Carol Nicoll, CEO of the ALTC, addressed the Senior Executive at the IRU Conference which was held at the JCU campus in Cairns. Dr Nicoll also delivered a keynote address at the launch of the JCU Teaching and Learning Academy in November 2010. Work integrated learning (WIL) remained a focus in 2010 with continued collaboration across the IRU group of universities to promote this. Grants were again provided to staff to increase the levels of work integrated learning in the curriculum. A number of JCU academic staff also participated in Prof Stephen Billett’s ALTC National Teaching Fellowship research on practice-based learning experiences.

As part of the Curriculum Refresh project, Prof Rich- GRADUATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT ard James (University of Melbourne) and Sir David Watson (Green Templeton College Oxford) delivered A total of 3468 students graduated from the Uni- presentations on curriculum and cultural change versity in 2010. Students graduating at the various respectively, to Curriculum Scholars, Assoc Deans graduation ceremonies totaled 2581 of whom 1512 Teaching and Learning and other staff associated came from the Townsville campus, 487 from Cairns with the Curriculum Refresh project. campus, 376 from Singapore, 110 from Brisbane,

20 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY The Curriculum Refresh project ensures that courses are aligned with the University’s Strategic Intent and the four tropical themes.

66 from Beijing and 30 from Fiji. A further 887 dents through QTAC; and 1042 direct undergradu- degrees for graduates were conferred in absentia ate offers were made outside the QTAC system. by Council. Cairns campus had an enrolment of 3722 students representing 19.6% of the total University enrol- Honorary degrees were awarded to two people ments of 18,971 students. who have made significant contributions in their fields. Dr Ernie Grant was awarded an Honorary Doctor CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY of Letters at a Cairns Graduation, and Ms Carmel A number of the funded Curriculum Refresh proj- Daveson AM was awarded a Fellow of the Univer- ects have a sustainability focus. These include a sity at a Townsville Graduation. new named degree on sustainability, sustainability Graduate destination data showed that 59.7% of within the Engineering degree, and sustainability James Cook University graduates (2010 National within the Education degree. Data) were in full-time work, a decrease of 3% JCU has also participated in the project being on the previous year, but 6.9% higher than the undertaken by the University of Western Sydney national average. in conjunction with the Australian Learning and The data also showed 9.5% were in part-time work Teaching Council to identify sustainability offerings and seeking full-time work, while just 5.8% were in Australian Universities. not working but seeking full-time work. The market research findings on the tropics theme Total enrolment for the academic year was 18,971 for the Curriculum Refresh project also identified students, or 13,723 EFTSL. Offers of undergradu- sustainability as a significant perspective for focus ate places were made to 4,942 prospective stu- and attention within course offerings.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 21 22 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND RESULTS

Total Commonwealth-supported Load (UG & PG) (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and ﬁnancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 8474 2009: 8075 2010: 8764 The 8.5% growth (exceeding the 5% target) is a result of both the GFC “ﬂight to education”, and the implementation of Univer- sity strategies, including curriculum refresh.

Commencing (UG & PG) Commonwealth-supported Load (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and ﬁnancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 3604 2009: 3421 2010: 3695 The University achieved an 8.0% growth in Commonwealth- supported student load , exceeding the target of 5.3% growth .

Total Domestic Fee Paying Load (On-Campus) (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and ﬁnancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 250 2009: 233 2010: 215 The University has not achieved the Domestic fee paying target. The student enrolments have been maintained at 2009 levels, although there has been a shift towards more part-time study, resulting in a reduction in EFTSL in 2010.

Commonwealth-supported Retention % Indicator of student success, teaching quality and ﬁnancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 77% 2009: 75% 2010: 80% The University has improved Commonwealth-supported retention, and the results have exceeded the 2010 target, reﬂecting the effectiveness of retention strategies implemented in 2010.

Overall Student Satisfaction (CEQ) Teaching Quality Measure. Target: 70% 2009: 62% 2010: 77% While this result and reﬂects the University’s focus on improving Teaching and Learning, it can be partially explained by a minor changes to the CEQ survey instrument which has resulted in more positive responses across the sector.

Indigenous Participation (Enrolments) Indicator of equity access. Target: 475 2009: 458 2010: 518 The improvement in Indigenous participation is a key aim of JCU and it is pleasing to see the success of participation strategies.

Commencing Low SES Enrolments Indicator of equity access. Target: 1048 2010: 1164 The University exceeded the 2010 target of this new KPI and the Australian Government target of 20%.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 23 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

James Cook University is a leader in research of was the second ranked institution in the world in importance to the tropics. It is among the leading terms of citation impact (average citations per paper), universities of the world for research in ecology and based on a survey of more than 28,000 Web of Sci- environment, climate change, plant and animal science publications over the period 1999-2009. Only ence, geosciences and tourism. the Smithsonian recorded a higher citation impact (40.5 to JCU’s 34.0), while JCU outperformed, among The University’s focus on the tropics directly benefits many others, NASA, Oxford University and the Max the northern Queensland region and is of growing Planck Institute. No other Australian institution fea- significance for the nation and the world. tured in the World’s top 20 on this measure The tropics accounts for 46% of Australia’s landmass and – despite its relatively small and dispersed popula- TROPICAL LEADERS tion base – northern Australia is the source of more than 30% of the nation’s exports, particularly from mining, oil In 2008, JCU launched its global search for leaders and gas. Six per cent of Australians live in the tropics, in research of significance to the tropics. In 2010, including about one-third of Indigenous Australians. two new Tropical Leaders were appointed, to join the nine internationally recognised scholars previously About half of the world’s population lives in the trop- appointed under the Tropical Leaders recruitment ics and the rate of population growth is double the program. The two new appointments were Prof Tom world average. The tropics are under severe and Burkot and Prof Nick Smith, both in the Faculty of growing pressure: many tropical countries are ex- Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences. The periencing biodiversity loss on a massive scale; and Tropical Leaders play an important role in extending continuing poor health outcomes are linked to high JCU’s capabilities in research and research training population density and the emergence of new infec- in fields of vital importance to the tropics in Australia tious diseases. These challenges are exacerbated and worldwide. by global warming.

Our focus on tropical solutions aligns with national RESEARCH TRAINING AT JCU priorities and also with the increasing investment by the Queensland Government in tropical science, Research students are integral to the success of knowledge and innovation. JCU’s research. In 2010, there were 858 research students at JCU and about 36 % were international, a Research at JCU is internationally recognised and is significant proportion compared to the accepted 20% central to the future of northern Queensland, its im- benchmark for Australian universities. In 2010, 87 re- portance is acknowledged by both the Queensland search students, including 80 graduates of doctorates and Federal Governments and by businesses and by research (including 75 PhDs), successfully com- organisations across the nation. pleted their degrees. Medals for ‘Cum Laude’ theses were awarded to three doctoral graduates: Christine RESEARCH PERFORMANCE Edwards-Leis and Tyson Yunkaporta (Education) and Luiz Mendes de Gusmao (Marine Biology). Three In- In total, JCU received $52.6 million of research digenous students, all from the Cairns campus were funding in 2010, including $19.4 million in the form awarded doctorates: Roxanne Bainbridge, Felecia of Australian Competitive Grants, reinforcing the Watkin Lui and Tyson Yunkaporta. university’s position as one of the country’s foremost regional research organisations. JCU published The 2010 Experienced Supervisor of the Year Award 1200 peer-reviewed research publications (2009 was shared by Prof Sue McGinty, from the School data) in research journals, books, book chapters and of Indigenous Australian Studies and Prof Mark conference proceedings, which translates into 801.6 McCormick of the School of Marine and Tropical HERDC weighted points. Biology. Dr Bill Leggat from the School of Biochem- istry and Molecular Biology was awarded the ‘Early Citations are widely recognised as the most robust Career’ award. measure of research quality, particularly in the sciences, and data published by one of the world’s leading sources of information on citations, indicates that RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS JCU is ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide The Federal Government’s principal funding body in six of 22 broadly defined research disciplines: Envi- for non-medical research, the Australian Research ronment & Ecology; Plant & Animal Science; Geosci- Council (ARC), awarded approximately $5.3 million ences; Biology & Biochemistry; Clinical Medicine; and to the University under its various programs. Social Sciences, General. ARC DISCOVERY PROJECTS The international esteem of JCU’s research in the field of climate change was acknowledged in a report JCU achieved a success rate of 25.2 percent in the by Science Watch which revealed that the University ARC Discovery Grant competition, well above the

24 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY Prof Paul Dirks was part of a team that dated skeletons found in South Africa as being 1.9 million years old — and possibly able to rewrite the story of human evolution as a missing link between the Australopithe- cus hominid genus and Homo erectus, a predecessor of modern humans. Photo by JAKE NOWAKOWSKI courtesy of The Cairns Post

national average of 22 percent. Among the 11 Dis- ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS covery projects funded: In 2010, JCU was granted close to $1 million for four JCU’s Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald and Prof Robert Dix- Linkage Projects. on, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Cologne will conduct a cross-linguistic investigation Prof Geoff Jones will lead a team to investigate the that will advance our understanding of human interac- question “Do marine reserve networks work? Larval tion and the expression of knowledge. connectivity, sustainable harvesting and ecological resilience”. The project partner is the Great Barrier Dr Andrew Baird and Dr Joana Figueiredo will test Reef Marine Park Authority. how temperature and pH will change patterns of coral dispersal in order to assist the design of an ef- Prof Alan Baxter will work with colleagues from the fective marine reserve network throughout the Great Universities of Melbourne and Tasmania, in partner- Barrier Reef. ship with Lions Club of Mirani Sugar Valley Inc, to identify the molecular basis for multiple sclerosis, in Assoc Prof Rosita Henry, Assoc Prof Russell order to identify new diagnostic, preventative and McGregor, Dr Michael Wood, Dr Shelley Greer and treatment options. Prof Dr Ton Otto will contribute to the development of innovative ways of presenting Indigenous peoples’ Prof Robert Dixon and Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald connections with their cultural heritage. will work with the Echo Adventure & Cultural Camp, near Tully in north Queensland, to produce full Dr Marc Leblanc, Prof Michael Bird, Dr Sarah Tweed documentation (written, audiovisual and web form) and Dr Paul Nelson will provide regional scale of the Jirrbal tribe, dealing with traditional life and estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from major language, ancient and recent history and cultural ﬂoodplains in the wet dry tropics. adaptation. Assoc Prof Ronald White, with Prof Dr Zoran Assoc Prof Lin Schwarzkopf and Prof Ross Alford, Petrovic of the University of Belgrade, will focus in partnership with Animal Control Technologies on developing accurate theoretical models of low (Australia) Pty Ltd, will work on a project directed at energy electron transport in biological matter which understanding and exploiting signalling system ecol- account for new physical mechanisms. ogy to improve success in trapping cane toads

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 25 ARC FELLOWSHIPS ine the role of novel proteins in strokes, with the aim of generating a blood test for early diagnosis. Prof William Laurance was awarded one of 15 pres- tigious Australian Laureate Fellowships for work to Assoc Prof Graeme Maguire received almost $1 advance Australian leadership in tropical conserva- million to work on determining the optimal clinical tion science. response for minor heart valve abnormalities in an Indigenous Australian setting. Through integrated environmental science and policy research, this research program will promote Prof Alan Baxter was awarded a five-year NHMRC sustainable forest use in tropical Australia, the Asia- Senior Research Fellowship, to continue his Pacific region, and beyond. research into the immunogenetics of autoimmune disease. Dr Lee Berger was awarded an ARC Future Fel- lowship to work on chytridiomycosis, an infectious Dr Jason Mulvenna received a four-year Career Devel- disease which has caused the extinction of hundreds opment Award from the NHMRC to explore the patho- of amphibian species. genesis and secretomes of parasitic flukes of humans. Prof Jon Golledge was awarded $2.5 million to ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR CORAL establish a national centre of research excellence to REEF STUDIES improve management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The centre will bring together experts in PAD, The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef clinical trials and guideline development and imple- Studies celebrated five years of operation during mentation from more than a dozen universities and 2010. The Centre’s focus is the conduct of scientific hospitals throughout Australia. research that underpins the sustainability and management of the world’s coral reefs.

The Centre is ranked number one globally for cita- OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS tions in coral reef science, and is the world’s largest provider of graduate training in coral reef research, Prof Jonathon Gollege was awarded a Queensland with over 170 PhD students currently enrolled. Health Senior Research Fellowship, valued at $850,000 per annum over the next five years. The Centre cements Australia’s leading contribution to coral reef science, with strong collaborative links Dr Patrick Schaeffer was successful in being between the major partners — JCU, the University of awarded a National and International Research Queensland, the Australian National University, the Alliance Program (NIRAP) grant of $1.035 million to Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Uni- establish the Universal Ultrasensitive Diagnostics versity of Western Australia — as well as over 150 Platform Alliance, with the Universities of Singapore, other leading institutions in 36 countries worldwide. Washington, Wollongong and LaTrobe. NIRAPs are one of the Queensland Government’s Smart Future The Centre hosted a highly successful two day schemes; JCU also received two Smart Futures symposium at the Shine Dome in Canberra: “Coral Fellowships, for Dr Corey Moran and Dr Vimoksalehi Reefs in a Changing Environment”. As part of Lukoschek. this five of the Centre’s scientists presented their research to the public at a forum held in the National Assoc Prof Kirsten Heimann and Prof Rocky deNys Museum of Australia and hosted by Robyn Williams in collaboration with MBD Energy Pty Ltd were from the ABC Science Show. granted $1million under another Smart Futures Preparation for the 12th International Coral Reef scheme, the Researcher-Industry Partnerships Symposium in 2012 continues apace with significant Program, for their project: carbon reduction through sponsorship secured from the Australian Institute of algal biomass and bioproducts for Queensland coal Marine Science, the Queensland Government and powered generation. This project also received the King Abdullah University of Science and Technol- Federal Government support in 2010 through the ogy in Saudi Arabia. Advanced Manufacturing CRC. The combination of CRC and industry partner funding will bring another $11 million to JCU. NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NHMRC) FUNDING JCU will be a major contributor to research under the new National Environmental Research Program The NHMRC fosters medical and public health (NERP), which replaces the Marine and Tropical Sci- research and training throughout Australia across a ences Research Facility (MTSRF). JCU researchers wide variety of funding schemes. The University was will contribute to each of the major research themes successful in obtaining four Project Grants com- of NERP, through projects focusing on North Queen- mencing in 2011 totaling approximately $2.3 million. sland’s key environmental assets: the Great Barrier Dr Paula Clancy received almost $300,000 to exam- Reef, the Torres Strait and tropical rainforests.

26 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY Robert Ennis-Thomas and Dr Glen Deakin and were part of a team that developed the CoolMe Vest, which signiﬁcantly reduces heat stress and recovery times for workers in extreme heat conditions. Photo by JAKE NOWAKOWSKI courtesy of The Cairns Post

RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION sland Business Women’s Awards for her work with algae to capture carbon. The JCU-UniQuest partnership celebrated its second anniversary in a successful year that saw 36 new Dr Mark Pearson received the Griffith University Dis- discoveries identified. covery Award in the 2010 Research Australia Awards One of the partnership’s spin-off companies, GRW Industries, and its team of inventors – William Arm- INFRASTRUCTURE AND COLLABORATION strong, Dr Glen Deakin and Robert Ennis-Thomas JCU works in partnership with other research or- – celebrated a win in the ABC’s New Inventors pro- ganisations, often co-locating key research staff and gram. The invention on which the company is based infrastructure, with the aim of increasing research is the CoolMe Vest, which significantly reduces heat capacity in the northern Queensland region. stress and recovery times for workers in extreme heat conditions. The Federal Government announced a grant of $9.34 million to establish the Daintree Rainforest Prof Alan Nimmo was the Open Section winner of the Observatory, a new research facility centred on the 2010 Trailblazer (new ideas) competition organised existing Canopy Crane at Cape Tribulation. by UniQuest, for the project “Therapeutic control of peritumoral oedema” that he is undertaking with JCU was also invited to lead the establishment of a QIMR. The Student Section winner was Ms Katie new Australian Biofuels Research Institute, a $20 mil- Moon, for her innovative G(r)enious project. lion investment that will address food security issues. In 2009, the Federal Government announced a AWARDS grant of $19.5 million to provide infrastructure for the Cairns Institute, which is dedicated to national and in- In 2009, the University established a new title — JCU ternational advanced studies in the social, economic Distinguished Prof — to recognise outstanding contri- and human development issues of tropical regions butions of staff to their disciplines and fields. In 2010, around the world. During 2010 it was announced that three Distinguished Professorships were awarded: a consortium comprising RPA Architects of Townsville Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald, Prof Richard Keene and and Woods Bagot of Brisbane will design the Cairns Prof Helene Marsh. Prof Marsh was also elected as a Institute headquarters, having been chosen from Fellow of the Academy of Technological Sciences and amongst 5 submissions by leading architecture firms. Engineering. AIMS@JCU brings together JCU and the Australian Assoc Prof Kirsten Heimann received the Nokia Busi- Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to focus on col- ness Innovation Award in the 2010 Telstra Queen- laborative research in tropical aquaculture, coastal

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 27 processes and modelling, and stress in tropical ma- Dr Robert Hedlefs brings funding from the Austra- rine systems. In 2010 the two organisations agreed lian Centre for International Agricultural Research to continue the joint venture, particularly through (ACIAR) and the Australian Agency for International support to higher degree research students.. Development (AusAID) to JCU to continue his work on animal biosecurity in South-East Asia. The Tropical Landscapes Joint Venture (TLJV) is a collaborative program of research between JCU and Prof Paul Southgate also received ACIAR funding, CSIRO that focuses on research to underpin the for his project to build mariculture capacity in PNG. sustainable management of tropical Queensland’s Prof Southgate is also part of an ACIAR-funded proj- environmental assets. In 2010 the administration of ect with UQ, developing Pacific Agribusiness. the TLJV shifted from Cairns to Townsville, coinciding with occupancy of the new state-of-the-art Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct (ATSIP), a INDIGENOUS RESEARCH research facility shared by CSIRO and JCU. ATSIP is the new home to more than 170 CSIRO and JCU The team of Dr Roxanne Bainbridge, Prof Komla staff and students, with research focused on six pro- Tsey, Dr Pauline Taylor and Assoc Prof Melissa Vick grams: Biodiversity and climate change, Sustainable were awarded a grant of $199,445 under the ARC communities, industries and governance systems, Indigenous Researchers Development scheme for Sustainable production systems, Sustainable eco- their project ‘A whole of community approach to system management, Hydo-ecological interactions, promoting engagement into education in a discrete and Coastal and freshwater systems. Indigenous community: a mixed method study’. This research will develop a whole of community The Australian Tropical Forest Institute (ATFI) is approach to engage Indigenous learners with educa- the focal point for TLJV activities in Cairns. ATFI is tion. Developed in one community, the model will also the home to the Australian Tropical Herbarium, contribute policy relevant knowledge for improving one of the largest collections of Australian tropical Indigenous educational outcomes and meeting the flora. ATH is a partnership between the Queensland Federal Government’s Closing the Gap targets. Government, the Australian Federal Government, CSIRO and JCU. A highlight of the JCU Senior Staff Conference in 2010 was the keynote address presented by Te During 2010 the Queensland Department of Em- Ahukaramū Charles Royal, Prof of Indigenous De- ployment, Economic Development and Innovation velopment and Director Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, (DEEDI) and JCU took steps to formalise a new New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excel- research partnership. Queensland Tropical Agri and lence. Prof Royal addressed the conference on the Aquatic Sciences (QTAAS) will provide a framework opportunities for innovation in indigenous research, in which the two organisations will bring together illustrated through his own work in music and dance. their research in tropical agriculture, biosecurity, fisheries and aquaculture. JCU leads a collaboration – the Queensland Tropi- RESEARCH INITIATIVES cal Health Alliance (QTHA) – with the Queensland The success of our Early Career Researchers is vital Institute of Medical Research, the Queensland to the future of JCU as a research-intensive univer- University of Technology and Griffith University. sity. 2010 saw the development and adoption of an During the year there was significant progress made operational plan to enhance the research opportuni- on the new QTHA research facilities in Cairns. As a result of discussions during the year, the University ties of early career academics at JCU. The plan was of Queensland will join the QTHA. informed by a survey of academic staff appointed since 2004 to identify their concerns and needs. JCU partnered with the University of Queensland, Features of the JCU ECR Plan includes strategies Griffith University, Queensland University of Tech- for the recruitment, mentoring and the professional nology and Central Queensland University in a development of ECR staff plus the introduction of the successful proposal to the Queensland Government ‘Rising Stars Program’ to support promising future to establish the new Queensland Centre for Social research leaders. Science Innovation. JCU is also a foundation partner in the new Life Sciences Queensland organisation, JCU participated in the first round of the new na- a new industry body representing the full breadth of tional research evaluation exercise, Excellence in the life sciences and biotechnology industries. Research Australia (ERA). The University submitted a portfolio of 4409 publication outputs across 43 INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION Fields of Research for assessment through ERA. JCU is a leader in international research collabo- Following from the 2009 review of JCU’s arrange- ration; for example, the University has one of the ments for centres and institutes, a new policy was highest levels of co-authorship with international developed and approved by the University Council. partners. Significant new funding for international Towards the end of the year, the first call for propos- projects reflects the University’s strengths in areas of als for centres under the new administrative arrange- importance to the tropics. ments was released. The new framework for centres

28 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY and institutes is designed to ensure stronger align- KEY PERFORMANCE ment of research with the four themes of the JCU Academic Plan - Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation INDICATORS AND RESULTS and Climate Change; Industries and Economies in the Tropics; Peoples and Societies in the Tropics; and Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity. Total Research-related Income The second ‘Celebrating Research’ — a month-long Indicator of research activity. program of events to highlight the role of research Target: $51.5m within JCU, recognise achievements in research, 2009: $45.7m and build research capability — saw more than 2010: $52.6m 1200 attendances at events across the campuses in Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. Target exceeded primarily due to 17% increase in HERDC income

Number of DEEWR Publications Indicator of research activity. Target: 840 2009: 794 2010: 802 An improvement on the 2009 result, although it did not achieve the 2010 target

Total HDR Load (EFTSL) (International & Domestic) Indicator of research training activity and research outputs (IGS). Target: 528 2009: 537 2010: 550 Target exceeded primarily as a result of an increase in international HDR students

Number of HDR Completions (Interna- tional & Domestic) Indicator of student outcomes, and research outputs (RTS). Target: 100 2009: 82 2010: 87 An improvement on the 2009 result, although it did not achieve the 2010 target

Preliminary results pending ﬁnalisation and audit

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 29 PEOPLE AND CULTURE

JCU is committed to increased excellence, equity Internal safety training included: 134 employees and diversity for all staff, and to attracting, retaining trained in Manual Handling; 21 managers com- and developing outstanding staff to work in a high pleted WorkCover familiarisation; 100 Workstation quality education and research environment with assessments completed; 184 Contractor inductions; special relevance to the tropics. 57 Building warden training; 13 Safety awareness; 12 Snake handling; 9 Radiation safety; 1 Radia- The 2009 Staff Opinion Survey results demonstrated tion Safety Officer; 51 Biosafety course; 23 Safety that the University has a dedicated workforce who officer refresher training; 42 Postgraduate student are committed to, and enjoy working for, JCU. In inductions; 22 Post-graduate training in fieldwork 2010, JCU implemented a range of initiatives that risk management for biologists; 15 Undergradu- were developed as a result of the 2009 Survey ate training (Medical Laboratory Science) in safety recommendations. in histopathology laboratories; 20 First Aid; and 4 Workplace Health and Safety Officers. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

Planning commenced to introduce Workforce Plan- INDIGENOUS STAFF ning and Organisational Development initiatives. Since the adoption of the Indigenous Employment These initiatives will result in strategic and targeted Strategy in 2009, JCU has improved its capacity to planning to ensure employees are recruited to key attract and engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is- areas and have the requisite skills to achieve the lander staff, with staff numbers increasing 45% and outcomes of the University Plan. the percentage of overall full-time equivalent staff increasing from 2.1% in 2009 to 2.41% in 2010. The STAFF DEVELOPMENT long term goal for Indigenous employment at JCU JCU continues to provide opportunities for staff to remains at 7.4%. develop staff skills particularly in the core require- JCU offered School-based Traineeships within ments of leadership and management. administration areas as a strategy to increase high A total of 78 staff (61 female and 17 male) accessed school students’ interest in employment and study the Study Assistance Scheme, with 28 in Masters options. Students participating in this Vocational programs, 26 in Bachelor degrees, 17 in Graduate Education and Training program not only gain a Certificate/Diploma programs and seven in other work experience at JCU but are presented with accredited programs. alternative pathway options for tertiary study. Generic staff development offerings, such as super- The School of Indigenous Australian Studies visor and management development, and preparing continues to provide cultural awareness training to for academic promotion, were enhanced by two new University staff and outside organisations. training programs in 2010: Unacceptable Behaviours (attended by 535 staff) and Courageous Conversa- FEMALE STAFF tions (attended by 96 staff). Women comprise 62% of all staff and the University’s The Senior Staff Conference was attended by 103 concentrated efforts to improve on the number of of the University’s senior staff. The theme for the women at senior levels have seen an increase in the 2010 Conference was Research Matters and lead- number of women holding positions at the Senior ing national and international keynote speakers Lecturer (52% or 101) and Associate Professor levels shared their thoughts and insights on this theme. (26% or 28). The conference considered issues, challenges and The proportion of female Professors remained static opportunities, including: training our future research- at 15% and further efforts will be required in 2011 to ers; mentoring and retaining our early-career and meet the 25% professorial target set in the Universi- established researchers; achieving excellence in ties Australia Action Plan for Women. research across our four themes; and internationalis- ing research through a global tropical alliance. However, the University is only slightly under the UA general staff target of 50% of women at level 10 by In addition to the generic “preparing for academic 2010 with women representing 49% of professional promotion“ presentation given for the benefit of po- and technical positions at level 10 in 2010. tential promotion applicants, Heads of School were given a formal briefing session on their responsibili- The 2010 Academic Promotion rounds resulted in ties in the process. The 2010 Academic Promo- five women being promoted to Senior Lecturer (a tion rounds resulted in 25 staff (56% female) being 71% success rate); three women promoted to As- promoted across the various levels with an overall sociate Professor (a 60% success rate); and two pro- success rate of 91%. moted to Research Fellows (a 100% success rate).

30 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY World-class educator and Indigenous advocate Dr Chris Sarra presented the annual Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture, which honours the Mer Island activist whose land rights campaign led to current Native Title legislation. Photo by TROY RODGERS courtesy of the Townsville Bulletin

The University provided its annual report to the Safety into the HRM Directorate. The HRMIS team Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace upgraded the system, conducted a system audit and Agency and once again met the requirements for introduced a new reporting tool to access system compliance under the Equal Opportunity for Women data. System access was audited and new access in the Workplace Act 1999. levels implemented to improve system security. JCU supports the Queensland Carers Charter as de- SENIOR RECRUITMENT tailed in the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008, through A significant number of key leadership appointments the flexible work practices and remote access facili- were finalised, including a Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancel- ties, and ensures staff are provided with relevant lor (Law Business and Creative Arts), six Heads of information and support as required. School and the Director, Mount Isa Centre for Rural In 2010, three voluntary early retirement payments and Remote Health. were made, and two ex gratia payments and one Senior Administrative Appointments included Direc- redundancy were paid. tors of Queensland Tropical Health Alliance/School PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT of Public Health and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, Audit and Risk. Work continued on improving the Performance Management Process for all staff to ensure that the HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT process is sustainable, focused and user-oriented. Human Resource Management underwent a major Each Faculty has developed and implemented restructure including the establishment of the HRM Workload Models for academic staff, consistent with Information Systems Team and the integration of requirements of the new Enterprise Agreement. The Remuneration Services and Workplace Health and models will be reviewed and assessed in 2011.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 31 JCU’s UniPrep program helped Bhutanese refugee Paricxit Dahal to prepare for his enrolment in the Bachelor of Engineering. The young maths whizz — who spent most of his early life in a refugee camp in Nepal and won a scholarship to ﬁnish school in India — says he hopes to become a mechanical engineer.

Photo by MICHAEL WATT courtesy of the Cairns Post

STUDENTS • 25 students attended the Sexual Harassment As- sault Discrimination Education Support (SHADES) The University is constantly seeking to improve the Peer Support training service it provides to its students so that they may reach their full potential in a supportive and student- • 8,108 ﬁrst year students participated in the Critical centred learning environment. Communicate program: a ﬁve- to seven-minute class address conducted in weeks 3 and 11 in SCHOLARSHIPS SP1 and SP2 providing timely, comprehensive information relating to services and areas for In 2010, JCU allocated 87 new Commonwealth students transitioning to JCU. Scholarships, being 20 Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships, 13 Indigenous • Psychologists at the Cairns and Townsville Enabling Commonwealth Education Costs Scholar- campuses supported just over 900 students and ships, 3 Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation provided workshops on a range of issues to 1315 Scholarships, 2 Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth students. A training program, “Staying Alive”, was Accommodation Scholarships, and 49 Indigenous provided to staff to assist them in responding ap- Access Scholarships. 25 JCU Equity Bursaries and propriately to students at risk of suicide. 56 bookshop grants were also awarded to com- • The JCU Careers Fairs were expanded with 120 mencing students. organisations participating across both Towns-

ACTIVITIES, FAIRS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ville and Cairns campuses and approximately 5000 students attending, a 45% increase on JCU offers a large variety of workshops aimed at 2009 numbers. Further industry and employer improving student wellbeing and fostering skill devel- networking opportunities were provided through opment to help cope with life and university study. industry panels, information sessions and contact On Track is an intensive retention program run with professional associations. Education Day by Student Equity for first year students ‘at risk’ of was held again in collaboration with the School of withdrawing from tertiary study. In 2010, the program Education and 15 education industry employers was significantly expanded, making contact with 515 attended. ‘at risk’ students, of whom 464 remained enrolled, • The first three students successfully completed with 51 students withdrawing or deferring from stud- the Tropical Advantage Graduate Award, career ies development program piloted in 2010. Students also benefited by attending other workshop • JCU continues its active involvement with the and training programs including: national Bolga Project which is designed to help • 9,744 students participated in the Library’s infor- establish rural placement opportunities for stu- mation learning and literacy skills program dents

32 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY through AccessAbility Services (AS). In 2010, 530 students were registered with the service; 377 in Townsville and 153 in Cairns. Student consultations totalled 3581 in Townsville and 2664 in Cairns. A comprehensive on-line resource, ‘Toolkit for Staff’, was launched in 2010. This project arose from the ongoing referrals from University staff and queries about the process that needed to be followed when working with a student with a disability, illness, injury or health condition. In 2010, 29 JCU staff members were acknowledged with the Inclusive Practice Acknowledgement Awards. The awards, given in collaboration with STEPS Disability Qld, acknowledge staff dem- onstrating exceptional commitment to assisting INDIGENOUS STUDENTS students with disabilities.

To help build aspirations of Indigenous students and inform them about university study from an Indig- enous perspective, the career education resource kit “True Story” was launched in 2010 and provided to all secondary schools in the Far North and Northern regions. The Kit comprises a DVD of interviews with 20 JCU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and information booklets for teachers and Indigenous Education Workers.

STUDENTS FROM LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS

Students from this equity group continue to represent a higher proportion of enrolments at JCU than the national average. Strategies to increase participation are currently focused on secondary students from disadvantaged schools and non school leavers/ mature aged potential enrolments.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Federal government has identiﬁed lower SES students as a priority equity group with a national The Disability Resources Centre (DRC) changed its target or 20% student enrolments from this group by name to AccessAbility Services to reduce the stigma 2020. During 2010 JCU continued to collaborate with surrounding the word ‘disability’. other Queensland universities to develop a strategic Students with permanent or temporary disabilities, framework and plan speciﬁc projects to contribute to injuries, health conditions or illnesses are supported the achievement of this national target.

• JCU’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff numbers increased by 45%

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 33 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND RESULTS

% of academic staff with PhD Indicator of academic quality. Target: 68% 2009: 65.6% 2010: 68.3% A 5.6% increase over 2009 as the University continues to recruit more highly qualiﬁed applicants

Staff turnover Indicator of staff morale and business risk. Target: 10% 2009: 8.9% 2010: 10.6% Result is below industry average of 12%, with contributing factors including economic factors and staff satisfaction

% of Indigenous staff FTE of total FTE Indicator of equity and access employment strategy success. Target: 3% 2009: 2.1% REGIONAL AND REMOTE STUDENTS 2010: 2.4% Result is well above sector average, and In 2010, 2643 students were from regional areas, shows JCU’s imporved capacity to attract and and 576 from rural areas designated as remote. The engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP) staff, with numbers increasing 45% delivered teacher-training courses to 15 remote communities in north, northwest and southwest Queensland. Most course delivery is via ‘Learn JCU’ ondary schools an online mentoring forum for students to communicate with Champion Mentors and enables interaction with on-campus students. (JCU students trained by Student Equity).

FUTURE STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRAMMES UNIPREP/UNISTART

The ASPIRE program encourages aspiration to The UniPrep access program for non-matriculated tertiary education, with 2010 initiatives including: adults was delivered at Townsville, Cairns and Thursday Island campuses to 87 potential students. J ASPIRE UNIOR Uniprep’s complementary program, UniStart, has Piloted in 2010 by Student Equity in collaboration been successful in aiding retention and supporting with six Partner Schools, the program offered a suite the students’ engagement with higher education. of curriculum-relevant Activity Books to 65 students EXPLORE UNI (years 2-7) to raise aspirations for higher education. Explore Uni is an Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) DISCOVER UNI Program run by Student Equity in collaboration with Student Equity hosts on-campus orientation visits for Heatley Secondary College at the Townsville cam- Year 7 students, with 119 students from ﬁve schools pus, providing 14 adult learners with an introduction visiting the Cairns and Townsville campuses in 2010. to tertiary learning in 2010. Student Equity collabo- rates with Marketing and Engagement to support ADOPT-A-MENTOR students from low SES backgrounds to attend JCU’s Launched in 2010, this program offers selected sec- Uni Experience Year 12 residential program.

34 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT

JCU sees engagement with its communities as a vital aspect of its success. In 2010, JCU had 5,610 enrolled international students compared with 5,226 in 2009. More than 2,910 international students began their studies in 2010 with 930 in Townsville, 226 in Cairns, 1032 in Singapore and 606 at JCU Brisbane. A further 120 students began studying under the JCU banner with partner or related institutions in Fiji and China. The campuses attracted students from 100 countries including the USA, Germany, Canada, Norway, China, Japan, UK, Papua New Guinea, France, Ma- laysia, Indonesia, Sweden, Denmark, Vietnam and PNG. Students were enrolled across all study areas and levels, with increases in full degree enrolments, especially at the postgraduate level. In teaching period 2, Indian full degree numbers were significantly down from the same time in 2009, a result of the negative media attention regarding Indian students studying in Australia and changes to Australian skilled migration. Study abroad enrolments were consistent and several new partnerships were developed in 2010. The results of the 2010 International Student Barom- eter Survey rated international student satisfaction with James Cook International services as number two in Australia and number 11 out of 130 universities worldwide. The AusAID program continued to be successful in 2010 with JCU recording its largest number of commencing students, 34, taking the program to a total of 88 students from 18 countries, principally Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Solomon Islands. JCU representatives attended AusAID recruitment events in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and Cambodia. We continued to actively recruit in JCU’s key overseas markets (Europe, North America, India) and in newer markets including Latin America and Africa, Increased awareness of overseas study following JCU’s tropical agenda. opportunities saw a record 51 JCU students JCU continues to have marketing representatives participate in an exchange program based in China and the United States, working with local agents and partners. AusAID recruitment was nine overseas agents/representatives from South added as a new priority area, with increased com- Africa, USA, Japan, Vietnam, China, PNG, Indo- munication and participation throughout the year. nesia, France and Mexico on the Townsville and Engagement was undertaken with international Cairns campuses for a week-long program. The bodies such as the Association of International University continued to engage with numerous other Educators in North America (NAFSA), the European bodies such as State and Federal agencies and Association for International Education in Europe local groups such as Study Townsville, Study Cairns, (EAIE), and the Asia Pacific Association for Interna- Advance Cairns and Townsville Enterprise. tional Education (APAIE) to promote JCU. The Student Mobility Office increased awareness The recruitment team hosted 30 individual interna- of overseas study opportunities in 2010, hosting tional visits such as agents and representatives of an exchange fair on campus attended by various partner universities, to the Townsville and Cairns partner institutions and their students and also campuses. This included JCU’s first Partner Famil- having a presence at market days and Open Day iarisation Program in which the University hosted at both major Queensland campuses. A record 51

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 35 JCU students participated in an overseas exchange School in China. There are currently 558 new and program. The Ofﬁce was successful in sourcing continuing students enrolled in the program in Bei- external funding worth around $420,000 to support jing. There were 81 awards conferred this year. exchange students going overseas in 2011-2013 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE through various Federal Government initiatives. A number of new overseas exchange partners were The University continued to work with Kings Interna- signed in 2010, bringing the total number of partners tional College to deliver English language programs to 45. The new partners came from countries such through JCU English Language Centres in Cairns as USA, Ecuador, Germany, France, Canada and and Townsville. Kings College have indicated they South Korea. will not renew their contract with JCU and will cease operation in December 2011.

JCU AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER At the end of 2010 a working party was established LEARNING, SINGAPORE to explore the development of a James Cook Path- way College. An Expression of Interest process com- Formerly known as JCU Singapore, the James Cook menced in December 2010 and closes In January Australia Institute of Higher Learning campus saw a 2011. It is envisaged that the selected Pathway Col- 13% increase in new student numbers, with a total of lege provider will also operate the English Language 1032 international students and 323 domestic new programs currently run by Kings College. enrolments. Among the international cohort in Singapore, MARKETING Chinese student numbers rose by 27.9%, while A series of integrated marketing programs was there was an increase of 23% of new students from implemented in order to increase awareness and Indochina, and Indian student numbers grew by 9%. interest in tertiary study. The campus also attracted students from the USA, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France, Norway, Rus- These included open days at the Cairns and sia, Germany, Poland, Kazakhstan, UK, Indonesia, Townsville campuses and the Thursday Island Study Philippines, Thailand and Korea, showing that the Centre, school visits, information sessions, represen- James Cook University brand profile is growing in tation at careers fairs, advertising campaigns, a suite Singapore. of publications, and online promotion. Other achievements during 2010 included success- While activities were concentrated in North and Far fully attaining the four-year EduTrust Certification North Queensland, outreach and awareness pro- (among one of the 17 other institutions in Singapore grams included other Queensland regional centres, with the certification), the development of electronic the Northern Territory, and selected schools in South marketing channels to support the conventional mar- East Queensland and northern New South Wales. keting strategies, and the improvement of branding The University’s study advisors delivered presenta- in different markets. tions on university courses at events for high school students, mature-age prospective students, and communities. FIJI SCHOOL OF NURSING A suite of publications was produced covering JCU’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition university courses for prospective undergraduate conducts an offshore program in Fiji in conjunction and postgraduate students. Specific course booklets with the Fiji School of Nursing, the Fiji Ministry of were published to provide more information. Health through the Fiji National University, and the Fiji Board of Nurses, Midwives and Nurse Practitio- The University’s website was redesigned, with ners. Under an annual contract each year, 25 spon- course and subject information brought together in a sored and seven private fee paying Fijian registered more accessible format. nurses upgrade their qualifications to Bachelor’s A series of market research projects was completed level. The University accepts several students from to provide information to the University’s curriculum other Pacific Island nations into this course and also refresh program on current and prospective student supports several Master’s students enrolled in Fiji. preferences and attitudes towards the University’s There were 31 awards conferred this year. tropics theme, the flexibility of offerings, and pathways to university study.

BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, CHINA A survey of government and non-government employers in North and Far North Queensland found a JCU signed a new four-year contract in 2009 to de- high level of interest in working with the University liver the Bachelor of Information Technology in China to offer students work placements as part of their through the Beijing University of Technology (BJUT). courses - an engagement opportunity that is being BJUT is ranked 40th among the 1700 Chinese followed up as part of the University’s curriculum universities and has the largest Computer Science refresh program.

36 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY James Cook University's Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences and the Cairns Institute hosted public lectures by eminent environmentalist Dr David Suzuki, as part of the series of ﬁnal speaking engagements of his career. Dr Suzuki’s lectures were among a range of JCU events that engaged the University and the community. Photo by SEAN DAVEY courtesy of the Cairns Post

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 37 ENGAGEMENT Recipients of Outstanding Early Career Alumni Awards were: A program of events was held in April 2010 to com- memorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the • Ms Sarah Chapman (2004) – Science Teacher, proclamation of the James Cook University of North Townsville State High School Queensland Bill by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 20 April 1970 in Townsville. • Cr David Crisafulli (2000) – Deputy Mayor, Townsville City Council The program was designed to enhance the Uni- versity’s engagement with its communities and the • Ms Ranee-Lee Crosby (2004) – General Man- celebrations included a series of alumni reunion ager Support Services and Company Secretary events, public exhibitions, a special lecture series Port of Townsville on key research projects for the business community, a commemorative “Toga Ball”, publication of an • Dr Deanna D’Alessandro (2006) – Postdoctoral illustrated history of the University, and publication Research Fellow, Dept of Chemistry, University of of a 16-page supplement in The Townsville Bulletin Sydney covering key milestones in the development of the University. • Dr Chris Fulton (2005) – Lecturer, Australian National University The 40th anniversary also featured the establishment of outstanding alumni and early career alumni A comprehensive database of alumni was estab- awards. Recipients of Outstanding Alumni Awards lished, with data drawn from a variety of sources, were: including responses to a community awareness pro- • Prof Tony Bacic (graduated 1976) – Director, gram designed to encourage alumni to contact the Bio21, University of Melbourne University and update their contact details. Alumni events were held in Cairns, Townsville, Singapore • Dr Andy Carroll (1985) – Australian Chief Veteri- and Canberra. nary Ofﬁcer • Prof Peter Coaldrake (1973) – Vice Chancellor, Queensland University of Technology MEDIA LIAISON

• Dr Peter Crossman (1973) – Formerly Assistant The Media & Communications Directorate produced Under Treasurer and Government Statistician, more than 260 press releases and media alerts dur- now advisor to the Director-General of The Statis- ing 2010, plus a number of Internet-only releases. tics Centre, Abu Dhabi During the year the unit published several editions of • Ms Andrea Della Mattea (1993) – Vice President, the University’s full colour magazine, Discover, and Asia Paciﬁc Software, Insight launched an internal electronic newsletter @JCU, • Mr Nigel Dews (1984) – CEO, Vodafone Hutchi- which has a permanent place on the JCU website son Australia and is updated daily with highlights emailed to all staff three times a week. • Dr Peter Isdale AM (1974) – CEO, IMBcom Pty Ltd, University of Queensland Media liaison led to some 12,000 appearances in the media locally, nationally and internationally being • Dr Sue Meek (1981) – CEO, Australian Academy of Science recorded by our monitoring services. The substantial increase in the year under review is partly due to the • Prof Martin Nakata (1997) – Chair of Australian Directorate using more monitoring services par- Indigenous Education and Director of Jumbunna ticularly in relation to the Internet; a more accurate Indigenous House of Learning assessment of the number of media “hits” on radio • Prof Derek Smith (2008) – Director, WorkCover, and television; and an increased emphasis by the NSW Research Centre of Excellence Directorate on the international media.

• Mr Bill Tweddell (1975) – First Assistant Secre- 2007 2008 2009 2010 tary, Americas Division, DFAT Radio and television 2253 1838 3842 5647 • Prof Ray Volker (1970) – Academic Director of In- Local newspapers* 1010 985 996 1114 ternational Programs at University of Queensland Regional newspapers+ 1011 1065 859 960 (since retired) National# 582 654 661 554 • Dr Meryl Williams (1975) – Chair, Australian Cen- Internet 758 1356 2884 3722 tre for International Agricultural Research Total 5614 5977 9242 11997 • Prof Ian Young (1979) – Vice-Chancellor, Swin- *Townsville Bulletin and Cairns Post. burne University of Technology; and Vice-Chan- +Regional includes all newspapers across Australia other than the major cellor Designate, Australian National metropolitan dailies and Sundays and the Bulletin and Post. University #National refers to the major metropolitan newspapers and magazines

38 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND RESULTS

Total On-Campus International Fee Paying Load (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and ﬁ- nancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 1302 2009: 1146 2010: 1280 This is an impressive result given the sector- wide downturn in the international student market in 2010.

Total Off-Campus/Off-Shore Fee Pay- ing Load (EFTSL) Indicator of student enrolments and ﬁ- nancial performance (ie. achievement of budget target). Target: 3214 2009: 2941 2010: 3148 Targets were achieved at the JCU Singapore campus, however the JCU Brisbane campus suffered a downturn in international enrolments consistent with the rest of the sector.

Reputation (International Rankings): Shanghai Jiao Tong Indicator of reputation. Target: Top 500 2009: Top 500 (415) 2010: Top 400 (332) Target exceeded, and puts JCU in the top 4% of Universities in the world

Number of First Preferences to QTAC Indicator of market share. Target: 5571 2009: 5314 2010: 6051 Increased market reach and penetration of advertising as a result of the 2009 corporate positioning campaign has assisted in increased ﬁrst preferences. Counter cyclical response to economic conditions has also assisted.

Number of alumni who are able to be contacted by the University Indicator of engagement success. Target: 28,000 2009: 34,960 2010: 32,240 Target exceeded, with updated database status establishing an improved contact list.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 39 PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE

CAMPUS PLANNING were completed for the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library refurbishment in Townsville. Unfortunately, the Planning activity continued for the Discovery Rise major component of this project was delayed and project with completion of all preliminary studies, unable to commence by the end of the year due with the exception of traffic and parking. to high tender prices. The JCU Mackay Education Investigation of the legal issues surrounding the and Research Centre on a site at the Mackay Base development has progressed and an application Hospital was also scheduled to be handed over late has been made to the Supreme Court for a declara- in the year. tion to confirm that JCU holds the land pursuant Planning for several significant projects commenced to a charitable trust and also for certain orders to during the year. In Townsville briefing was com- facilitate the project. The hearing is set down for pleted and a Principal Design Consultant appointed February, 2011. for Specialist Teaching Facilities, combined with a An international study tour was made to six universi- Student Support Precinct while in Cairns a Manag- ties engaged in similar development activity. Of ing Contractor was selected to plan and deliver a particular value was insights into governance struc- Dental Clinic. The Clinic will provide services to the tures adopted which have informed a governance public commencing in 2012 and will complement the proposal for Discovery Rise which is currently in dental teaching facilities completed this year. preparation. In many respects the most significant project to A memorandum of Understanding has been signed commence has been The Cairns Institute, which with the Townsville Hospital establishing an alliance has been established to focus on advanced studies for collaborative development in Townsville towards in the social sciences and humanities. It adds a the creation of a Tropical Knowledge and Health vital human, social and cultural dimension to other Services Precinct of world standard. internationally renowned JCU research centres whose work impacts on the lives of communities in The Cairns Master Plan was completed and ac- the region, and the tropics worldwide. cepted by JCU Council. This plan provides for the strong growth forecast in the University Plan for The selection of a Principal Design Consultant Cairns campus in the short to medium term, at a attracted the interest of many of the country’s high time when there are some basic changes to the profile architectural practices and the final selection planning regime in the surrounding Smithfield area. included consideration of funded concept designs and community response to them. The selection The new plan alters the direction of growth, now of a Managing Contractor to deliver the project was directed towards the new Smithfield Town Centre close to finalisation at the end of the year. instead of being directed inland to the North and West. The plan also provides for a new entrance The lessons learned from the Townsville campus from the East, connected to a new public transport Central District Cooling project have been applied to corridor, with a busway station at the entrance. planning the expansion of centralised chilled water This will be a key destination on the Department of infrastructure on the Cairns campus. A business Transport’s proposed new busway linking Gordon- case supporting this work has been prepared and vale, the CBD and the Northern Beaches.. a Principal Design Consultant appointed to develop and oversee implementation of upgrade work that is due to commence early in 2011. CAPITAL PROGRAMS A business case for further energy efficiency work in Townsville, needed to meet the needs of planned The 2010 Capital & Infrastructure program ensured campus growth within the campus’ capped high volt- that construction activity on both the Townsville and age supply, was nearing completion at the end of Cairns campuses continued at a high level. For the year. probably the first time in the university’s history activity levels on the Cairns campus were comparable with those in Townsville. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Expenditure in excess of $48 million occurred dur- ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES ing the year with the major project completion in Townsville being the JCU/CSIRO funded Austra- The University has appointed a Manager, Envi- lian Tropical Science & Innovation Precinct and in ronment to prepare programs and initiatives for Cairns the Dentistry building. the launch of the TropEco, JCU’s sustainability Substantial progress was made in the construc- promotion program, in 2011. This program forms tion of the Queensland Tropical Health Alliance part of the sustainability strategy for the University medical research facility in Cairns and early works which has been developed and endorsed in 2010. Several sustainability forums were held to discuss

40 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY A consortium comprising RPA Architects of Townsville and Woods Bagot of Brisbane won rigorous selection process for the design of The Cairns Institute headquarters on James Cook University’s Cairns campus. The $25 million project will house specialists in the social sciences, humanities, law and business, to research issues of importance to the tropics worldwide.

various initiatives and issues for JCU. Many of the University Halls foyer, to allow students to see live ideas for the TropEco program resulted from discus- building energy use. It is planned to roll out similar sions within these forums. screens throughout other University buildings. Public Place Recycling has been rolled out at the Sustainability considerations were incorporated into Cairns and Townsville campuses with funding from the JCU Design Guidelines to ensure the develop- the Packaging Stewardship Forum. Twelve new bin ment of sustainable buildings. enclosures were installed in public areas to encour- James Cook University was presented with an Aus- age recycling by staff and students. Waste audits tralian Business Award in the Environmental Sus- indicate the bins have been very successful and tainability category. JCU was one of 105 Australian have prompted the roll out of recycle bins in build- Business Award recipients which received a total of ings for the start of 2011. 1849 separate entries from 962 organisations. The Envirobank reverse vending machines were Australian Business Awards are a national program installed at Cairns and Townsville. The machines honouring organisations that demonstrate the core provide incentives for recycling cans and plastic values of business excellence, product excellence, bottles. They have been very popular, especially at sustainability and commercial success in their re- the Cairns campus. spective industries through an established series of business and product award categories. The Aus- To encourage the use of bicycles, a decommis- tralian Business Award for Environmental Sustain- sioned plant building was converted into secure ability recognises organisations that demonstrate bicycle parking, providing parking for up to 40 leadership and commitment to the enhancement, bicycles, lockers and a water chiller. The building preservation and protection of the environment. also provides a secure workshop area. New bicycle paths were built on the inner eastern ring road, This award reinforces our commitment to the envi- extending from the medical precinct to ATSIP. ronment and to sustainability. The University spent $21 million on an energy-efficiency project that com- The extensive erosion of Goondaloo Creek at the pletely revolutionised the air-conditioning process Solander Road crossing was repaired, with a new right across the Townsville campus. With the larg- northern bank providing stability to the road. est chiller plant in the southern hemisphere we have In Cairns, extensive stands of lantana were re- significantly reduced our daily power. The system moved from the creek area below the Boathouse, creates significant efficiencies by using large, high and natives were planted, with assistance from efficiency chillers generating chilled water under Cairns Regional Council and JCU volunteers. optimum conditions overnight when power costs are low, storing the chilled water for later distribution An energy use display screen was installed in the on demand and minimising peak electrical demand

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 41 An Information Communication Technology Strategic Plan was developed and implemented to help ensure JCU has optimum technology and resources

and associated charges. The scale of this achieve- VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE ment can be demonstrated through the reduction in INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) peak demand which is already around 8700 tonnes of CO2 per year or equivalent to taking more than The Information and Communications Technology 1580 cars off the roads every year. Advisory Committee, a committee of the Vice-Chan- cellor, was formed and membership and Terms of Reference established. The committee’s initial focus REPORTING for 2010 included regular reporting on the ICT infrastructure, software and communications overheads The University is required to report annually via the budgets and the prioritisation of all submitted ICT National Greenhouse Energy Reporting. The report projects for the University Capital Planning process. for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 indicated The JCU ICT Strategic Plan was developed and greenhouse gas emissions and energy use were implemented. reduced by 15% from 2009 levels. An ICT Projects Board and ICT Projects Office were JCU also registered the Townsville campus to formed, to ensure that University Services Division develop a Smart Energy Savings Program as part ICT projects are managed effectively and efficiently of the Queensland Government’s Clean Energy Act under a single governance framework using the 2008. project management methodology, Prince2. Building energy efficiency improvements continue The Messaging Services Project was implemented to be achieved through the use of the Energy and to deliver a new cloud-based email and calendaring Building Management systems to identify areas for system, with 4,625 staff mailboxes and 26,107 stu- improvement. dent mailboxes successfully migrated. The project was recognised with a JCU Excellence Award. Water use is down 20% from 2009. While weather conditions have been favourable, a series of water The Human Resources Management Informa- saving initiatives have been introduced. These tion System Project to implement web self-service include increasing the capacity of the storm water modules, including leave and timesheets was recycling and a focus on irrigation management. completed.

42 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY The JCU Student Management System was suc- KEY PERFORMANCE cessfully upgraded and went live in May, enabling the University to maintain legislative compliance and INDICATORS AND RESULTS to beneﬁt from ongoing vendor support .

RESEARCH ICT

The resource discovery tool OneSearch was Gross Floor Area per EFTSL launched to provide an improved, Google-like search experience for almost all JCU library Indicator of of efficient space utilisation. Target: 16m2/EFTSL resources including 43,609 full-text journals, 278 databases, the library catalogue and ResearchOn- 2010: 15m2/EFTSL line@JCU. The University has significantly increased the GFA at a rate greater than the increase in A new web-based library resource, LibGuides, uses student EFTSL, leading to an improvement web 2.0 technologies, social networking tools and in space utilisation. Growth planning includes other interactive components to create innovative optimising the use of existing space and plans multimedia guides that enable students from diverse to retire buildings. backgrounds to improve learning and information literacy skills within the context of the discipline and subject requirements. More than 50 LibGuides are Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions available via the Library website and approximately Indicator of environmental sustainability. 25 subjects in LearnJCU have LibGuides embedded Target not set due to the delayed introduc- into the subject materials. The LibGuides project tion of national legislation and targets and won a JCU Excellence Award in 2010. the absence of baseline data. The upgrade of the Library’s integrated library man- 2010: 206.9kg/m2 agement system ‘Horizon’ was completed in early The chilled water project on the Townsville December. campus resulted in a significant decrease in electricity usage, and similar investment on A total of 8739 records are now live in ResearchOn- the Cairns campus in 2011 reduce electricity line@JCU — the University’s online repository for its demand per GFA research publications — comprised of 6154 journal articles, 1177 conference items, 695 book chapters, 444 theses, 135 books, 53 creative works and 81 other records. High-performance computing servers that support the eResearch Centre’s access to high speed processing and mass data storage for research proj- conferencing in the 28 video-conferencing rooms on ects were upgraded to support growing demand. the Cairns and Townsville campuses.

NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS IT INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT

A major project is under way to upgrade the Uni- ITR has been investigating, replacing and upgrad- versity’s major network service, AARNet Sunshine ing major components of the University’s corporate Backbone, Cairns to Brisbane from a shared 2.5Gb and high-performance computing systems. The core to 10Gb capacity, and is set for delivery in 2011. corporate storage has grown from 2Tb delivered The AARNet Sunshine Backbone carries trafﬁc for from a single storage area network (SAN) in 2004 to AARNet regional Queensland customers and JCU 86 Tb currently delivered from three SANs and one partners AIMS, CSIRO, TGPN, MBD as well as bulk storage device. CQU and USC. A total of 965 new computers have been installed Wireless infrastructure on the Townsville campus into the General Access and Teaching Computer has been replaced, and improved technology Facilities (GATCF) on the Townsville and Cairns from MERU has increased capacity, coverage and campuses. These include computers in GATCF security. Completion of majority Townsville campus computer labs, library buildings and common teach- coverage is due early 2011. ing and video-conference rooms. Extensive upgrades or replacements to video-con- The MFD server infrastructure has been migrated ferencing hardware in Townsville and Cairns took from physical to virtual machines using VMWare place. New border controller and the gatekeeper de- as a staged parallel process. All staff MFDs were vices were installed to help cater to the growing use migrated, including having print queue mappings of inter-campus, national and international video- updated.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 43 FINANCE AND RESOURCES

The 2010-2012 Consolidated University Budget is Our investment in, and costs of, managing our the institution’s financial response to the University estate will increase significantly over the triennium Plan and provides a consistent financial framework, as we continue to grow Cairns at a rapid pace where planning, budgeting, performance and report- and meet accreditation, pedagogical and research ing are aligned. related requirements. We will be looking at increasing our use of existing space and new measures As part of the refresh of the University Plan, plan- for energy efficiencies to help in managing these ning targets have been developed which will see spiraling costs. our student population grow to 25,000 enrolments by 2015 with 5,000 students in Cairns and 4,000 Projects are funded from a variety of sources includ- students in Singapore. ing external funding and grants, borrowings and contribution from operating funds. Setting aside We also plan to grow our research income to $65 capital allocation from operating funds in order to million by 2015. The University Budget has been fund projects on the Capital and Infrastructure Plan developed using the relevant Operational Perfor- is a means of fully funding depreciation and ensures mance Targets to project income and which sets out an investment back into our Estate. the path to deliver on the targets. These targets are seen as challenging, but attainable. Increased capital investment from operating funds remains a priority over the next decade. Plan- Faculties and Divisions play a major role in shaping ning assumptions include the continual increase in and realising the future direction of the University. capital allocations by $2 million per year until 2017 Collectively, these identify the objectives, strategies when the total annual capital allocation will reach and actions required to operationalise the strategic $20 million. intent and University Plan. We are investing more in capital development than Student demand remains strong and is projected to in the recent past, because we know that our facili- continue over the triennium. The current economic ties and infrastructure need substantial renewal climate is contributing to this, combined with the to enable staff and students to undertake their initiatives which are being undertaken within the work and study in the best possible environment, University. and to attract world class staff and highly qualified students.

CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING The University has extended its planning time-frame for signiﬁcant capital and infrastructure develop- As a result of the Bradley and Cutler reviews a ments to span 2011 to 2017. package of reforms was delivered by the Federal Government to the University sector which will result The Capital and Infrastructure Plan, which will be in increased funding for teaching and learning and reviewed annually by the Facilities and Infrastruc- research. The new funding measures incorporated ture Advisory Committee (FIAC), details the projects into the 2011-2013 triennium budget include: planned for this period. revised and improved indexation arrangements; The Capital and Infrastructure Plan is informed by the capital bid process. In 2010, 92 capital bids performance funding contingent on achieving were received and prioritised as high, medium institutional performance targets; or low according to the impact they would have on maintaining/upgrading services or enhancing the introduction of a demand driven model from 2012 where institutions will be paid for the num- revenues, and their strategic link to the Faculty ber of students taught; and and Divisional Plans and ultimately support of the University Plan. FIAC determined the priority listing Higher Education Participation and Partnerships on the merit of the proposal, and proposals rated as Program funding to assist institutions in achiev- high were then costed to provide an indication of the ing the Government’s equity and participation funding required. targets; The schedule of Capital and Infrastructure Plan Sustainable Research Excellence funding to aug- projects represent the priority projects able to be ment the existing Research Infrastructure Block undertaken based on available capital funding. Grants Scheme towards meeting the cost of research activities that are not entirely met from From 2011, ICT projects will receive increased competitive research grants. priority in the Capital and Infrastructure Plan. ICT proposals were considered, and recommendations There are a number of reviews that were launched for priorities made, by the Information and Commu- by the Government in 2010 but the outcome of nications Technology Advisory Committee. which is not yet known. These include:

44 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY Review of Regional Loading funding; and KEY PERFORMANCE Review of Base funding, cluster rates and student contribution rates. INDICATORS AND RESULTS In addition, amendments to the Higher Education Support Act 2003 which would enable institutions to % Net Operating Result/Income charge an additional fee of up to $250 per full-time Indicator of financial management student for student services and amenities have success. Target: -4.09% been introduced to Parliament but not yet passed. 2009: 6.5% Each University will negotiate a compact – an 2010: 5.64% agreement – with the Federal Government identify- The target was well exceeded with a final ing a distinctive focus in education and research as (unadjusted) result of 5.64%.The result reflects well as agreed performance targets. The Govern- the rigorous financial management, monitoring ment has deferred the compacts discussion planned and reporting process in place. The operating for 2010 until early in 2011. Given the work under- result of $18.442m (2009 - $19.994m) reported taken on JCU’s Strategic Intent, the University Plan in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, and our system of KPIs and targets, we are well is derived after accounting for all income and placed for this new era. revenue earned by the University

PARTICIPATION TARGETS Unqualiﬁed Audit Outcome

The bold equity and participation targets confirmed Indicator of financial management standard. Target: Yes by the Government — 40 per cent of those aged 25-34 holding a Bachelor’s degree by 2025, and 2009: Yes 20 per cent of students to come from low SES 2010: Yes backgrounds — are good targets. They represent The 2010 target was met, with the University a worthy aspiration for our country and are likely to continuing to achieve an unqualified audit out- lead to enhanced national productivity and interna- come due to the rigorous financial management tional competitiveness. practices and processes in place JCU was established to provide enhanced educational opportunities for the people of northern Queensland. More than 20% of JCU’s student body tion, and will continue to play a leading role in this comes from low SES backgrounds. endeavour. Furthermore, a high proportion of our students, compared with other universities, are Indigenous and these students too are a focal point for Govern- REGIONAL AUSTRALIA ment attention and support. Investment in Regional Australia is high on the While JCU has been successful in attracting in- Government’s agenda and we are well placed to creased enrolments, the proportion of the popula- provide the leadership necessary to enliven regional tion in our main catchment areas with a bachelor’s education, and rural and regional Australia. JCU’s degree lags behind metropolitan areas. The planning targets for infrastructure for teaching and University has established a range of outreach and research reflect national priorities, and support the engagement programs that are designed to encour- University’s focus on issues of importance for the age higher levels of participation in tertiary educa- tropical regions of Australia.

JCU spent $48.1m on capital projects in 2010

2010 ANNUAL REPORT: PART 1 « 45 Consultancy Expenditure $m Professional/Technical 3.342 Management 0.605 Information Tech/Comm. 0.257 Human Resources 0.178 Total 4.384

46 » JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY - KEY STATISTICS OVER 10 YEARS -

YEAR 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

NUMBER OF COURSES

U/G AWARDS 179 175 177 181 176 249 171 214 162 145

P/G AWARDS 121 125 126 145 150 208 162 187 152 122

AWARDS CONFERRED 1780 1811 2016 2198 2817 2586 3540 3279 3455 3318

ENROLMENTS

UNDERGRADUATE 10933 11437 11669 12034 11890 12090 12015 12222 13271 14490

POSTGRADUATE 1551 1752 1918 2361 2948 3319 2887 3422 3799 3880

TOTAL 12484 13189 13587 14395 14838 15409 14902 15644 17070 18370

UNDERGRADUATE EFTSL 8361 8696 8694 9850 9032 9050 9124 9183 9997 11004

POSTGRADUATE EFTSL 840 958 1062 1250 1666 1795 1569 1976 2229 2140

TOTAL EFTSL 9201 9654 9756 10200 10698 10845 10693 11159 12226 13142

RESEARCH

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS EFTSL 482 470 497 500 492 515 503 520 537 550

PhDs CONFERRED 69 71 69 63 80 72 88 82 60 80

FINANCIAL (rounded $m)

ASSETS 376.7 428.9 480.0 434.7 483.1 652.1 692.2 769.8 769.0 772.0 REVENUE 165.4 173.5 191.8 189.6 209.7 241.6 281.4 310.8 306.7 326.6

EXPENSES 145.5 165.5 188.8 197.6 204.9 221.7 229.8 260.5 286.7 308.6 James Cook University Townsville Campus Townsville QLD 4811

Cairns Campus PO Box 6811 Cairns QLD 4870

CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J