The Hon John A. Watkins Minister for Education and Training Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Mr Watkins,

~n behalf of the Council of the University of Newcastle, we have ~e honour of transmitting to you, pursuant to section 10 of the Annual Reports (Statutory BOdies) Act 1984, a report on the work and activities of the University of Newcastle for the twelve months ended 31 December 2001.

Rie Charlton AM Chancellor

Holmes Vice-Chancellor and President

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Annual Report 2001 1 KEY STATISTICS 1997 - 2001 STUDENT ENROLMENTS 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 TOTAL STUDENT ENROLMENTS 18438 19097 19254 19090 19801 By Level Higher Degre<.: Research 760 877 961 922 10:\8 Masters hy Courst:work 775 t)·4 <) <)0':; 9·1<) 1118 Other Postgr.lduatl' HOI 77:\ H2H HI6 102;' Bachelor 14707 1-17·17 l·i77:~ 1'1()()4 1-1752 Other Undergraduate 8:\ 51 12 :\ Enabling 1152 12')7 I 108 1078 1156 NOI1-awanJ 107 41') 655 (l27 71:\ Cross Institution 2) 2H 5-1 :\1 41 By Funding Source Government Funded 17119 169H':; IG646 16:\47 16:\85 International Student.s 9'11 11(,7 \:l18 1362 1716 Domestic Fee-Paying Postgraduate 292 6(>H H21 942 1256 Employer Funded 67 85 58 9 Non-award 76 210 384 368 415 Zero-Ioad# 13 20 8yCampus Callaghan 16831 17323 17451 17220 17851 Central Coast 1607 1774 1803 1870 1950 By Gender Female 10276 10590 10757 10762 11018 Male 8162 8507 8497 8328 8783 STUDENT PROGRAM LOAD (EFfSU) TOTAL 14489 14741 14596 14469 14693 Undergraduate 12340 12360 12289 12150 12159 Postgraduate 1410 1476 1469 1482 1629 Other 739 905 838 837 905 AWARD COMPLETIONS' By Level 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Higher Degree Research 128 143 105 103 145 Masters by Coursework 124 195 331 390 386 Other Postgraduate 398 454 390 513 451 Bachelor 2711 2795 2963 3026 2984 Other Undergraduate 41 30 12 13 2

# Higher Degree by Research students who have exceeded the maximum time limit allowed for completion of their program under DEST funding. "'The completion data are reported for the year in Which students completed their program of study,not the year of graduation.

TOTAL UNIVERSITY REVENUE & EXPENSES 2001

REVENUE EXPENSES

Fees & Charges $36.485m 15.672% "O"'T, ic.~---- Administration & Other Generallnstilutional Services $40.064m 16.801% Scholarships 8; Prizes $0"933m 0_401%

Investment Income $3.031m 1.302% Donations & Bequests $0.839m 0.360% ,>~---- Buildings & Grounds $g.364m 3.927% t

O:Jnsultency & O:Jntract Research $19.869m 8_535% Public Services $3.322m 1.393% Student Services $10.312m 4.324% NSW Govl Grants $0.938m 0.40:3%

Other Academic support Services $18.788m 7.879%

----- Ubrarles$10.910m4.575% H"lgher EducaUon Contribution Scheme $49.566m 21.291% .-____ Other Activities $0.326m 0.137%

Other Revenue $3.367m 1.446%

----- AcademlcActiv"dies $145.376m 60.964%

O:Jmmonweallh Govemment Grants $117.780m 50.591%

TOTAL $232.808m TOTAL $238.462m CONTENTS REPORT FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT ...... 7 CHARTER ...... 8 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 8 Vision ...... 8 Values ...... 8 Mission ...... 8 Strategic Direction ...... 8 What the University strives for in its graduates ...... 9 MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE ...... 9 The Council ...... 9 Parliamentary Members ...... 9 The Official Members ...... 9 Appointed Members ...... 9 Members Appointed by the Minister ...... 10 Member Appointed by Council ...... 10 Elected Members ...... 10 Senior Management ...... 10 •Committees ...... 11 Academic Structure ...... 11 University Restructure ...... 12 External Context ...... 12 Internal Context ...... 13 Consultative Process ...... 13 Strategic Priorities for the University ...... 14 Vision for 2011 ...... 14 Budget Model and Financial Implications ...... 14 Benefits to Students and Staff from the New Organisational Structure of the University ...... 14 Commitment to the Region ...... 15 Faculty: Principles of Establishment and Operation ...... 15 School: Principles of Establishment and Operation ...... 15 Central Coast Campuses ...... 16 Portfolio Responsibilities for the Senior Executive ...... 17 Central Divisions: Principles of Establishment and Operation ...... 18 •Legal Change ...... 19 TEACHING AND LEARNING ...... 20· University Medals ...... 20 New Programs ...... 20 New Degree in Physiotherapy ...... 20 New Program Developed for Nurse Practitioners ...... 20 New Degree in Photonics ...... 20 New Postgraduate Programs in Music ...... 20 New Bachelor of Human Nutrition ...... 21 Innovative Changes to Bachelor of Music ...... 21 Teacher Retraining Programs ...... 21 I Flexible Delivery and Use of Technology to Support Teaching and Learning ...... : ...... 21 Fulbright Scholarship ...... 21 TAFEArticulationAgreement for Multimedia Design ...... 21 ArChitecture Master Class ...... 21

Annual Report 2001 3 RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING .. Research Funding. Research ManagPfllPIlt .... Research Cenl!'ps . COrlullonwpaltll Funded Resparch Centres - Newcastle' as tlie Lead Silt' .. COllllllOllwealth Funded Research C(,lltws Nt'wcaSII{' in Partnership with Otlwr Universilit·,<,. Industry Funded Institutes ill Partllf'rship with External Orgallisatiolls .. University Research Centres Relevance of Research to the Comlllunity Researcher/Department ...... Relevance of Research to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Research Training ...... Research Scholarships Centre for Study of Research Training and its Impact .. . Research Support Awaiting Corrections from Ethics .... . Animal Services Unit ...... Biomolecular Research Facility. Electron Microscope and X-Ray Unit .. New Research Centres ...... New Research Facility - Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory .... . Breakthrough Research in 'Space Weather' Forecasting ...... Two New Research Centres in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Justice Policy Research Centre ...... Establishment of New Centre for Urban and Regional Studies ...... New Postgraduate Exchange Program ...... High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer Research Awards ......

OUR STUDENTS ...... ~ Student Statistics ...... , Domicile of Students ...... , Students by Gender ...... , Aboriginal and rorres Strait Islander Students ...... ,

International Students ...... ~ International Student Enrolments 1992 - 2001 ...... : Student Load (EFTSU) by Campus 1990 - 2001 ...... , Student Numbers by Campus 1990 - 2001 ...... , Enrolment of Students by Attendance Mode 200 1 ...... ~ International Students at the Central Coast Campus ...... ~ Exchange Programs ...... 2 Student Support Services ...... 2 Disability Services ...... 2 Accessible Web ...... 3 General Support Services ...... 3 Student Awards ...... 3 New Scholarships ...... 3 Student Equity Initiatives ...... 3 Sporting Achievements ...... 3 CaJlaghan Campus ...... 3 Central Coast Campus ...... 3 OUR STAFF ...... 3 Workplace Relations ...... 3 General Staff Classification Review ...... 3 Recruitment ...... 3

4 The University of Newcastle Table 1 - 2001 Recruitment Analysis ...... 37 Table 2 - 2001 Conversion of Fixed Term Contracts ...... 38 Outside Study Program (OSPRO) ...... 38 Outside Study Program Application Criteria by Year and Gender ...... 38 Health and Safety ...... 39 Injury Management ...... 39 Total StaffWork·related Injuries 2001 ...... 39 Injury Management Cases ...... 39 Safety in Research ...... 39 Policy Development ...... 39 Staff Awards ...... 39 Vice.Chancellor's Award for General Staff Excellence ...... 40 Exceptional Service Medal ...... 40 Academic Promotions ...... 41 Equal Employment Opportunity ...... 41 .oUR WIDER COMMUNITY ...... 43 The University's Involvement in the Community ...... 43 Monitoring and Calculation of the Universities Admission Index ...... 43 HSC UniStudi Program ...... 43 SMART (Science Mathematics and Real Technology) Program ...... 43 • CoHn Doyle Memorial Prize ...... 43 Statistics Consultancy ...... 43 Industry Partnership with Baptist Community Services ...... 43 Support from the Legal Profession ...... 43 Dean of Law Appointed as Law Reform Commisioner ...... 43 Visiting Artist to the City of Shijida.Japan ...... 43 Meteorology Forecasts for tbe 2001 Masters Games ...... 43 Department of Drama and Freewheels Theatre Company Collaboration ...... 43 Work Integrated Learning Initiative ...... 43 Higb GrowthlHigh Crime Analysis ...... 44 Literacy in Boys and Review of "Men to ring in Secondary Schools" Program ...... 44 Contract to Evaluate Flight Simulator Devices ...... 44 Joint Projects with Council and Industry ...... 44 Central Coast Regional Development Corporation ...... 44 Central Coast Community Environmental Network ...... 44 Biotechnology Partnerships with NSW Companies ...... 44 • Schools Liaison ...... 44 Award for Outstanding Collaboration in Education and Training ...... 44 Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Coast Area Health Service ...... 44 Industry Alliance to Ensure Quality of NurSing Programs ...... 44 Public Forum on Islam, the West, the War ...... 44 Regional CulturalTourism Plan for the Maitland and Dungog Districts ...... 45 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Publishing HEAT ...... 45 University of Newcastle Archives ...... 45 Student Work Placements ...... 45 Vice-Chancellor's Industry and Community Luncheons ...... 45 AIumni Activities ...... 45 Alumni ...... 45 Central Coast Campus Alumni Chapter ...... 45 Public Lecture Programs ...... 45 The Morpeth Lecture ...... 45 The Hunter Lecture ...... 45 Honorary Degrees ...... 45

Annual Report 2001 5 Freedom of Information - Statement of Affairs ...... Applications ...... Processing Time SUPPORT AND FACILITATION ...... Finance and Facilities Management ...... Commonwealth Government Funding Policy ...... University Budget Policy...... Financial Management ...... Strategies ...... IT Infrastructure Development Plan ...... Physical Infrastructure ...... Major Building Projects Completed During 2001 Risk Management and Insurance ...... Donations and Grants received for the Year Ended 31 December 2001 ...... Donations During 200 1 ...... Donations·in·kind During 200 1 ...... Q1JALITY ASSURANCE ...... Strategic Planning Process ...... , ...... ,. Institutional Strategic Plan 2002 ...... An Overview of the Institutional Strategic Plan ...... Key Drivers of the University's Directions and Activities ...... Benefits of the Institutional Strategic Plan ...... External Reviews of Faculties and Divisions ...... New Program Responds to Industry Demands ...... Inter Library Loan National Benchmarking Study ...... Student Feedback ...... Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement ...... Consumer Response ...... ,...... Dean of Students ...... Graduate Destination Survey and Course Experience Questionnaire ...... Student Feedback ...... Curriculum Review ...... INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ...... FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...... ORGANISATIONAL CHART ...... L ACCESS ...... 1

6 The University of Newcastle REPORT FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLORAND PRESIDENT

The year 2001 was marked by significant developments in the University's structure and operations.

The platform for the University-wide restructuring was initiated by way of an External Review in 2000. The Restructuring of Organisational Structures and Administrative Processes was developed throughout 2001 via a program of consultations. There was a consequent revising of the Restructuring arrangements proposed in the December 2000 External Review Report, with full implementation to take place from 1 January 2002. The major Restructuring outcomes will be a reduction in the number of Faculties from eleven to five; a rationalisation of School structures to achieve more flexible groupings academically and to reduce the number of Schools by approximately fifty per cent and reorganisation of administrative processes and responsibilities through restructuring of the Administrative Divisions.

The second significant development was the ommencement in late 2001 of the Central Coast Campuses, • development which continues and extends the joint venture on the Central Coast between the University, TAFE New South Wales through the Hunter Institute of TAFE and the community. The venture represents a key development in post-secondary educational facilities and opportunities on the Central Coast.

Increasing internationalisation of University operations was a At this point on the continuum ofthe University's continuing priority in 2001. Whilst the University is development as one of the major Australian higher education committed to the internationalisation of its identity through institutions, achievements in research, student recruitment, its academic services and offerings, greater the increaSing provision of on-line instruction and in internationlisation of the student body i~ required both off­ developing the Central Coast Campuses in conjunction with shore and in Australia and of the staff profile. It is recognised TAFE are significant. The University also has the advantage, that the rate of growth in international student numbers and of having very strong relationships in health education and load must increase. That increased growth and the broader provision. This is achieved particularly through close internationalisation strategies in staffing, curriculum operational ties with Area Health Services, the Baptist development and delivery and through agreements with off­ Community Services and, importantly, through close and shore institutions will be key areas for development in 2002. very valuable ties to professional practitioners under the Conjoint Appointments system. In research, the University continues to rank 9th in Australia . research income earned. A principal aim of the Our areas of current advantage are accompanied by • estructuring is to move the University into a stronger challenges. The University has to build upon its research position as a successful research based university. Specific strengths, recruit strong new researchers and support them achievements in research are highlighted within the Annual effectively. It must continue to work hard with its external Report. The University particularly congratulates Professor partners here and overseas and must build continually on its Graham Goodwin of the Faculty of Engineering as being significant business and industry links. It needs to move the awarded one of the 14 prestigious national Federation internationalisation strategies ahead with vigour and it needs Fellowships in 2001. to continually reinforce the commitment to and support for students. The Restructuring approved by the UniverSity In relation to student recruitment, the University increased Council in 2001 provides the strongest of platforms from its Universities Admission Index cut-offs in 37 of its courses, which to proceed to address these challenges. has an increase of one per cent in first preferences lodged through the Universities Admission Centre and continues to strengthen its position as a university of first preference. Roger S Holmes VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT In 2001, Graduate School.com Ltd, a wholly owned 25 February 2002 subsidiary of the University, commenced operations as a provider of unique on-line postgraduate coursework programs. Current encouraging projections for the company reflect its capacity to serve both international and domestic students on-Hne through combining electronic and hard copy course materials with staff accessible on-line through a highly interactive communication process.

Annual Report 2001 7 CHARTER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES After initially operating as a College of the University of New The following key statements appear in The University's South Wales, the University of Newcastle was established by Institutional Strategic Plan for 1999 -- 2003. During 2000 an Act of the New South Wales Parliament in 1964 (The University embarked on a major review of its organisatio University of Newcastle Act 1964). which was later replaced structure and administrative arrangements. 1112001 it be byThe University of Newcastle Act. 1989, the process of illlplementing changes recommended by 1 review including a reworking of its Institutional Strategic The Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act. 1989, provided for the amalgamation of the Hunter Institute of Higher VISION Education and the Newcastle Branch of the State Conservatorium of Music with the University of Newcastle The University of Newcastle will be acknowledged regio from 1 November, 1989. nationally and internationally as being outstanding in: the employability and adaptability of its graduates The main functions of the University, set out inThe the high quality and applicability of its teaching and University of Newcastle Act, 1989 are: learning, research, scholarship, creative works and the advancement and transmission of knowledge by the contributions to the community pursuit, recognition and achievement of excellence in scholarship, research and teaching; VALUES the provision of educational facilities, having particular The UniverSity values: regard to the needs of the Hunter region, the Central Coast and surrou nding areas; its students and its staff the commitment to the development and provision of freedom of enquiry, expression and communication cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to liveliness, innovation and inventiveness the community; and the creation of new knowledge the conferring of degrees of Bachelor, Master and Doctor pursuit of lifelong learning and the awarding of diplomas and other certificates. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's culture Under the Act the University has the authority to adopt a By­ and aspirations law. The University's current By-law was Gazetted on 25 ethnic and cultural diversity June 1999 (amended 22 September 2000). and provides a equal opportunity, access and affirmative action legislative framework for the conduct of elections and terms partnerships and cross-institutional relationships of office for members of the Council, functions of the Academic Senate, the establishment and operations of environmentally sustainable practices Convocation, making of Rules by the Council and the Vice­ Chancellor, graduates of the UniverSity, the term of office of MISSION the Chancellor and the use of the University Seal. To achieve international excellence in education and research and to work, through partnerships, for regional, national and global enrichment.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION Over the next five years we will: Strengthen our role as a leading research and researc training University engaged in the discovery, integrati teaching and application of knowledge Provide a world class student-centred educational experience for up to 20,000 students, including increi postgraduate research emolments to 6%, postgraduate coursework enrolments to 10% and international stud enrolments to 10% oftotalload by 2002 Build strong and enduring relationships with our graduate body Internationalise our identity through our academic offerings and services, student body and staff profile Become an exemplar in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, research and research training Make a major contribution to the growth and development of the Hunter and Central Coast region with our major campuses at Callaghan and Ourimbah and with other specialist sites reflecting needs for ou professional programs Achieve competitive advantage by integrating information technology and telecommunications opportunities into all aspects of the University's plan and core activities

8 The University of Newcastle Develop an appropriately wide base of funding and other MANAGEMENT support to ensure we achieve our goals Uphold the principle of "One University" across the full AND STRUCTURE range of University operations and activities whilst THE COUNCIL supporting and encouraging innovation and excellence The Council is the governing body of the University, It has, by virtue of Section 16 of the University of Newcastle Act. WHAT THE UNIVERSITY STRIVES FOR IN 1989, the responsibility for the management of the affairs ITS GRADUATES and concerns of the University and may act in all matters Comprehensive and well founded knowledge in relevant concerning the University, discipline(s), appropriate professional knowledge and skills, and high ethical standards The Council holds six ordinary meetings each year. Except Development of a broad range of skills designed to when it is considering confidential items. Council meetings successfully meet challenges both within and outside are open to members of the University, their chosen discipline Under the University of Newcastle Act, 1989 the Council Ability to think logically and laterally, critically and consists of nineteen members: creatively, analyse and synthesise, consider different options and viewpoints, and apply these effectively in Two parliamentary" members decision-making and problem-solving Three official members; Ability to demonstrate adaptability, liveliness, innovation Five appointed members (four members appointed by and inventiveness the Minister and one member appointed by the Council): and High level of oral and written communication skills Nine dected members, Commitment to lifelong learning, continued intellectual development and creativity The Council may, at its discretion, appoint one member, The • A capacity for teamwork and effective participation provision has always been invoked to provide for a greater Respect for and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres breadth of background and expertise on the Council. Strait Islander peoples' cultures and aspirations Appreciation and valuing of cultural and Members of the Council during 2001 were: intellectual diversity Parliamentary" Members Ability and willingness to contribute to the life of One Member of the Legislative Council elected by that Council their community The Honourable Peter Breen MLC Information literacy including skills in acquiring, Meetings of the Council attended: 116 organising and presenting information Respect for and commitment to environmentally One Member of the Legislative Assembly ejected by sustainable practices that Assembly Mr John Charles Price MP Meetings of the Council attended: 4/6

The Official Members The Chancellor Mr Ric Charlton,AM, BE, MESc(Sy~ Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6

The Vice-ChanceJior • Professor Roger Holmes, BSc PhD(Q'l~, DSc (GriJlj Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6

The President of the Academic Senate Professor Hilary Winchester, MA DPhil(Oxlj (to 9 March 2001) Meetings of the Council attended: 1/1

Associate Professor Robert Cowdroy BArch (NSU:) , MBdgSc (Syd,), MBA (Newcasde NSfIl, PhD (Newcasde NSfIl, FRAIA, (from 4 May 2001 to 3IDecember 2001) Meetings of the Council attended: 5/5

Annual Report 2001 9 Appointed Members Mr Paul Cutting (from 18 December 2000 to 3 August 21 The appointed members comprise four persons Meetings of the Council atlenctf'ci: 0/3 appointed by the Minister from. as far as practicable, the fol1owing categories: Ms Suzanne Leigh Sneact (from I September 200 l) (a) persons experienced in the field ofeducation or the arts; Meetings of the Council attended: 112 (b) persons experienced in technology, industry, commerce Four persons who are members of Convocation (but I or industrial relations: are not members of the academic or non·academic st. (c) persons who are practising, or have practised the University or students of the University) elected b) a profession; members of Convocation: and the Council may appoint any other person to be a member of the Council. Mr Khalil Kharwa BSc Dip Ed MEd Stud Meetings of the Council attended: 3/6 Members Appointed by tbe Minister Ms Jill Scott, BA,ATCL Mr Wilton Ainsworth BSc(N5111 Meetings of the Council attended: 5/6 Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6 Emeritus Professor GodfreyTanner MA(Camb) Ms Judith Dwyer, Dip Ed, BEe (NE) , MMan (Teehnol5yd) Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6 Meetings of the Council attended: 4/6 The Deputy Chancellor Ms Julie Midson York (formerly Fuller) Dip School Admin, Professor Trevor Waring, BA, MSc, FAPS BEd (AdminLead) (NE) Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6 Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6

Ms Patricia Moran, BA(Macq),GradDipTecLib( W5yd), MEdStud SENIOR MANAGEMENT Meetings of the Council attended: 3/6 The Principal Executive Officer of the University is the Vice-Chancellor and President who exercises a gene) Member Appointed by Council superintendence over the educational and aciministrativ( Mr Michael Johns, LLM(5yd) affairs of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is ex officio Meetings of the Council attended: 6/6 member of every Faculty Board and of all committees w the University and may preside at any meeting of those Elected Members Boards and Committees.

Two persons who are members of the academic staff of In 2001 the following senior officers assisted the Viee­ the University elected by members of the academic staff Chancellor in the discharge of his responsibilities: of the University: Associate Professor William Warren MA, MPsych(Clin.), PhD, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dip Law (LPAB)(5yd) ,FAPS Professor Brian A. English, BSW, PhD (N5111 Meetings of the Council attended: 5/6 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Dr lngeborg Koch PhD (A.N U) Professor RonaId j. MacDonald, BSc, PhD (N5111 ,FAIP Meetings of the Council attended: 5/6 Pro Vice-Chancellor (External Relations) One person who is a member of the non~academic staff of the University elected by members of the non-academic Professor Jennifer M. Graham,ATLV(Lond) , staff of the University: DipOT (N5WCoIlO1) , MSc (Ed) (Brad)

Ms Vicki Petersen, GradDipMedia(Aust FilmTV & Radio 5ch), Director, Central Coast Campuses BA (to 31 August and re-elected for a two·year term Dr Barry McKnight, BSc, MEd, PhD (NE) commencing 1 September) Meetings of the Council attended: 4/6 Executive Director, Finance and Property One person who is an undergraduate student of the Mr Brian L. PenfoId, BCom, FCPA,ACIS,ACIM University but who is not a member of the academic or non·academic staff of the University elected by the Executive Director, Information and Education undergraduate students of the University: Services an.d University Librarian. Ms Linda O'Brien,BEd(5yd), GdDipLiblnJSc(Kuringai CA MsAmie Grierson (to 31 August 2001) MPA(Canberra) Meetings of the Council attended: 3/4 University Secretary and Registrar Ms Kylie Rooke (from 1 September 2001) Meetings of the Council attended: 112 Mrs Gem P.e. Cheong,BA(NU5):>ore)

One person who is a postgraduate student of the Vice-President University Senices University but who is not a member of the academic or Ms Unda O'Brien,BEd(5yd),GdDipLibInlSc(Kuringai CA non~academic staff of the University ejected by the MPA(Canberra) (from I July 2001) postgraduate students of the University.

10 The University of Newcastle COMMITTEES The range of University committees is regularly reviewed to determine the appropriateness or otherwise of the The Council receives advice on academic matters from the committees and their terms of reference. Academic Senate, the peak academic decision-making hady of the University. Except when they are considering confidential items, members of the University may attend meetings of any Standing committees facilitate the operations of the Council University committees as observers. and the Academic Senate. From time to time ad hoc working parties are also established to assist with specific tasks. In 2001 the following standing committees assisted the Council: ACADEMIC STRUCTURE Deans are the chief executive officers of their Faculties. Committees of the Council They are responsible for planning and general development; Academic Senate effective financial management of the Faculty; maintaining Discipline Committee satisfactory communication among staff and students: and for seeing that decisions of Faculty Boards are carried out. Audit Committee Discipline Appeals Committee During 2001. the Faculties and Deans were: Resources and Administration Committee Medals Committee Faculty of Architecture, Building and Design Honorary Degrees and Exceptional Service Medals Committee Professor Lindsay Johnston, Dip Arch, FRIAI, FRAIA Remuneration Committee Faculty of Arts and Social Science Promotions Committee Professor JohnA. Ramsland, BA (NE) ,MEd(Syd) , MA, PhD, .uman Research Ethics Committee FACE, FColIP Promotions Appeals Committee Animal Care and Ethics Committee Faculty of the Central Coast Tender/Expressions of Interest Committee Professor Ron Wills BSc (NSfIj PhD (Macq) FAATSE, FAIFST, FRACI The Academic Senate was assisted in its functions by a number of standing committees including: Faculty of Economics and Commerce Professor Step hen A. Easton,BEc(Ade~, MEc, PhD (Monash) , Committees of the Academic Senate FCPA,AAIBF(Senior) Faculty Boards/Boards Of Studies Faculty of Education Curriculum Review Committee Professor Terence j. Lovat,BEd, GradDipREd(SAustCAE) , Research Management Committee Blitt(Deakin), BTheol, TheoIM(MelbDivCol~, MA, PhD (Syd) International Student Liaison Committee (to 30 September 2001) Research Higher Degrees Committee Information Services Committee Professor Phi! Foreman BA (NE), Mlitt (NE), MEd (NE), PhD (Macq.),FAPsS (Acting Dean) (from I October 2001 to 31 Conrsework Postgraduate Programs Committee December 2001). Undergraduate Admission, Progress and Scholarships Committee .AFE-University Articulation Committee* Faculty of Engineering Weaching and Learning Committee Professor Adrian Page, BE (UNSfIj, PhD (N'ele) * This committee also reports to the Board of the Hunter Institute ofTeclmology Faculty of Law In addition to the committees of the Council and of the Professor Anne Finlay, BLegS (Macq.) , LLM (N.5.1t.) BA (to 26 Academic Senate the work of the University was· facilitated October 200 I) by a number of advisory committees to the Vice­ Chancellor, including: Professor Ted W. Wright, BSc (Toe), LLB (DaJ.) , MA (Camb,) (Acting Dean) (from 27 October 2001 to 31 December 2001) Committees Advisory to the Vice-Chancellor Senior Management Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Group Professor Robert W. Sanson-Fisher, BPsych, MPsych, PhD (UWI) University Foundation Board Faculty of Music Equity and Development Committee Professor Robert A. Constable, BMus(Dunhelm), DSCM University Residential Advisory Board Outside Studies Programs Committee Faculty of Nursing Occupational Health and Safety Committee Professor MargaretA. McMilIan, BA, MCurrSt, DipNEd, Outside Studies Programs Appeals Committee PhD (NE) ,FCN,FCNA,RN Board of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Training Faculty of Science and Mathematics International Operations Advisory Committee Professor David C, Finlay, MSc, PhD (MeJb) , FAPsS Environmental Management Advisory Committee (to 13 July 2001)

Annual Report 2001 11 Professor Geoffrey Lawrance B.Sc.(Honsl [U.QldJ. Ph.D. UNIVERSITY RESTRUCTURE [U.QldJ. D.Sc.[U.QldJ. Dip.Ed.[U.Melb[.ER.A.C.l., C. III 2000 tile Utli\'{'r~it.Y H'portt'd Oil a major n'vie\-\' of its Chelll.(Acting Dean from 13 July 2001 to 31 December 2001) Org

The University of Newcastle Graduate School Thl' Rt'vit'w Rq}(}rt \-va~ pn's('IlI('d t() lh(' Council at its [11('( Professor Scott Holmes. BCom, PhD (ANU) , FCPA,ACA of 15 Uect'lllbt'r 2000 and W(lS cOllsid('['('d ill detail at a Stra Planning Helreat 011 15 IG Ft'bruary 2001. All illlplt'lllt'rlt, Each Faculty has a Faculty Board to assist in the management plan was prt'sPllted to Ihp Coullcil ('ady in 2001. of the teaching and research activities of the Faculty and the wider University. In 2001 there were Model A and a Model B Tht' Report llIay 1)(' vievved al tlw following web address Faculty Boards in operation. Model A was a common roll http://www.rlpwcasllt·.eciu.au/extt.rtlalreviE.ws/u Ilivers i ( model with all academic staff of the Faculty entitled to outcolllt'/re[)ort.111 III membership. Academic staff membership of Model B was restricted to an elected membership comprising no more A significant part of the work of the University during 2( than 20% of the academic staff of the Faculty. was devoted 10 preparing and implementing Cl major restructure arising out of that report. A full report on tl In 2001 the functions of Faculty Boards were, subject to implementation of the restructure can be found at http:, the authority of the Council and the Academic Senate, to: www.newcastle.edu.au/oldsite/ externalreviewsl univers encourage and supervise the teaching, assessment and restructure/approved_restructure_toc.htm research activities of the Faculty; make recommendations to the Academic Senate on any External Context matter affecting the Faculty; The external environment in which the University will determine the grades of pass to be used for courses offered operate over the next five to ten years will be characteri in the programs for which the Faculty is responsible; by increasing competition in a global knowledge econor with non·traditional competitors entering the higher consider the examination results in respect of each of education market. Increasingly education is being regan the candidates for the awards for which the Faculty is as a commodity. This perception is driven in part by responsible and take action in accordance with the students, whose expectations of service are increasing a: prescribed procedures; they begin to pay ever greater amounts for their higher make recommendations on matters concerning education. Students expect client·focused, flexible servi, admissions, enrolment and progression in the programs delivery rather than rule-bound, compliance-driven for which the Faculty is responsible to the bureaucratic practices. Undergraduate Admission, Progress and Scholarships Committee; and The perception is also driven by Government policy wh deal with any matter referred to it by the Academic Senate. increasingly emphasises the role of universities in nation economic development through exploitation of internat Boards of Studies may be established to carry out some of markets and through working in partnership with indusl the functions of Faculty Boards for programs which involve on innovation and research. Universities are increasingl) staff and/or Departments/Schools from more than one Faculty. reliant on a diversified income base for their survival as t Each Board generally reports to a Faculty Board, but where sector moves toward competitive performance-based appropriate may report directly to the Academic Senate. Government funding which differentiates between tead and research for funding purposes. With the exception of the Faculties of Education and Nursing, the Faculties were divided into Departments/ Information and communication technology continues t Schools. The Faculties of Law and Music each had one provide transformational opportunities for universities, Department.Where Departments/Schools existed they were opening new markets and providing the capacity for mo responsible for delivery of courses and for encouraging and flexible delivery of programs. There is no doubt that the facilitating all aspects of teaching, scholarship and research rapid pace of technological change will continue, yet it i. within the Department/Schools. The Head of Department! difficult to predict the directions these changes will take School was responsible for its administration. A Departmental For example within the next few years. coinciding with 1 or School Board advised the Head of the Department/School. tenth anniversary of the availability of graphical user interfaces to the web, it is anticipated that there will be : Institutes and Centres are also established to further the million Internet users worldwide, with 50% of Australian academic pursuits of the University. Each Institute or Centre homes connected to the Internet and an international e­ was managed by an appointed Director, generally a member commerce industry worth more than $6 trillion. of the academic staff of the University, and in most cases was overseen by a Board. Accountability for performance and a capacity for flexibi innovation and continuous improvement become critica The provisions relating to the Faculty Boards and Boards of such an environment. The Commonwealth Government Studies, as well as the Rules GoverningAcademic responded with the recent formation of the Australian Departments were published on the University's Website Universities Quality Agency, an independent national age http://www.newcastle.edu.au/ to monitor, audit, and report on quality assurance in Australian higher education.

12 The University of Newcastle Internal Context School Structures - principles of establishment and operation from 2002 The University of Newcastle is currently in a sound position, yet as the recently commissioned external Review of the Central Divisions - structures and composition UI1iversj~y's Structural Organisation and Administrative Central Coast Campuses Arrangements noted, past successes will not guarantee future Benefits to students success given the changes in the external environment as described above. The review document made significant Initial discussion paper released on the web (18 May recommendations, among them the following: 2001) with an invitation to all University members to comment within a 10 day period. the University needs to make strategic choices about how it wishes to differentiate itself, including clarifying Feedback from the above considered and a more detailed how it wishes to relate to its regions, how it wishes to discussion paper (dated 1 June 2001) released on the tap into the lifelong learning market and how it wishes web with an invitation for the University community to to exploit new technologies to position itself in the provide further feedback/comment. global market Council endorsed the paper 2002 University Restructure University budgets must be aligned with the University's Discussion Paper as a basis for further discussions. strategic plans A consultation period on the Discussion Paper, initially the University must move away from a 'silo mentality' to from 25 June to 16 July 2001 and then extended until 26 more flexible and permeable groups September 2001. the University must re-emphasise that the core business of The Senior Executive Group met on 21 - 22 July 2001 to teaching. learning and research is the University's driver discuss the restructure and feedback received to date. Several open forums were held following this meeting: there must be greater devolution of decision-making and accountability but within a unitary 'one University' 13 July - the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Arts) framework and the Vice-Chancellor led discussions on issues in relation to the new Faculty of Education and Arts the University must minimise administrative and • structural complexity and unnecessary duplications - 27 July - the Vice-Chancellor led discussions in both academic and administrative relation to issues relevant to Computing, Information Technology, Communication, Media and Design. fewer faculties and divisions are proposed 30 July - the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law) The recommendations of the review reflect many of the led discussions on issues relating to the new Faculty changes required of all universities as they are required to of Business and Law. operate in an increasingly competitive global knowledge economy where change will be the only certainty_ 2 August - the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice­ Chancellor (Engineering and Built Environment) led consultative Process discussions on issues relating to the new Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment. The review document was received by the Council at its 15 August - the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice­ meeting on 15 December 2000_ The Council endorsed the Chancellor (Science and Information Technology) led general principles of the review and requested that the Vice­ discussions on issues relating to the new Faculty of Chancellor, following consultation with staff and students, Science and Information Technology. bring forward a detailed response to the report and an implementation plan to Council on 4 May 2001. 16 August - the Vice-Chancellor led discussions relating to the new Divisions. The following is a summary of the consultative process after 20 August - the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and ee Council received the review report. Law) led discussions on issues relating to the new • General invitation for submissions on the Faculty of Business and Law implementation of the recommendations of the review 21 August - the Vice-Chancellor led discussions at the report (by 5 February 2001). Central Coast Campus relating to issues relevant to Strategic Planning Retreat (15 - 16 February 2001) the restructure. attended by senior management, representatives from 27 August - the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Science and Council, the unions and students_ Information Technology) addressed the Faculty of Public Forums held between 1 March and 22 March Science and Information Technology. 2001, on the Central Coast Campus and CalIaghan 21 September - the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business campus for all staff and students where the Vice­ and Law) led discussions on issues relating to the Chancellor addressed the outcomes of the Strategic new Faculty of Business and Law Planning Retreat. 28 September - the Pro Vice·Chancellor (Health) led General invitation to provide feedback on the draft discussions on issues relating to the Faculty of Health papers prepared by the Vice-Chancellor following the The Senior Executive Group and the Senior Strategic Planning Retreat (by 30 March 2001). Management Group met on August 27 to discuss a The Council endorsed the response to the review report Final Draft of the Final Restructure Paper for at its meeting on 4 May 2001 - the response included the publication on the University's web site from following documents: September 3 2001. University of Newcastle Vision 2011 - 2016 Faculty Structures - principles of establishment and operation from 2002

Annual Report 2001 13 Strategic Priorities for the University eventuall)1 rC(lclling H'};" Tile ('xisting fund I(l!' flt'W The current strategic directions for the University are developllll'nt~ has ,dso IWl'll doulJ/t'

The funding model from 2002 will break the nexus between budgets and WEFfSU. Budgets will now be based on projected enrolments for three years with adjustments made only at the DETYA marginal rate. There will also be a defined component related to performance against targets.

Part of the budget will be reserved for initiatives. In the short term, the amount involved will be 5% of budget,

14 The University of Newcastle Commitment to the Regions Faculty Board will meet at least four times per annum and comprise: The University of Newcastle, through its teaching, research and community service. is committed to building strong, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Chair) useful and beneficial linkages with its external community - Deputy Executive Dean regionally. nationally and internationally. The commitment to Heads of Schools the regions will be embedded through strategic planning at Director. Faculty Services all levels of the University. At the regional level the e University is specifically committed to: Elected staff and student representatives j (forming a majority) Establishing a systematic procedure for developing industry links and regional development opportunities. University Librarian (or nominee) and enhancing cooperation with local government: Assistant Deans with right of audience and debate Coordinating UniverSity strategiC involvement with major regional organisations; Faculty Executive will comprise: Developing Further our special relationship with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Chair) Hunter, Central Coast and other Area Health Services, and Deputy Executive Dean and Heads of School TAFE NSW Hunter Institute; and Director, Faculty Services Further developing strategic alliances with organisations Other coopted members such as other universities, other elements of TA FE NSW. schools, industry and commercial organisations, all levels A Faculty Forum will serve as an advisory and information of government, alumni, community and cultural groups, sharing function for the Faculty and the Pro Vice-Chancellor. and planning and advisory councils and organisations. The Faculty Forum will comprise all staff of the Faculty and elected student representatives on the Faculty Board. eacn/ty: Principles of Establishment and Operation Dean titles will be retained in key professional areas such as >, Each Faculty will be led by a Pro Vice-Chancellor who will education,law, nursing, architecture, medicine, engineering and music. The title is for external purposes. serve as the senior executive officer of the Faculty with responsibility to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the efficient management of the Faculty. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will serve A Faculty Services Unit will be responSible to the Pro Vice­ on the Senior Executive of the University with a university­ Chancellor for corporate governance, financial management, wide role in one or more deSignated areas. The Pro Vice­ human resources management, collection of workload data, Chancellor will have the legislative function of a Dean. academic and student administration, student recruitment. marketing, community and alumni relations, Faculty facilities including laboratory management, space management, Pro Vice-Chancellors will have responsibility for the information technology and general office support, in administration of their Faculties. They will be informed and cooperation with the Vice-President University Services and advised by an Executive Committee, the Faculty Board and a staff of the University Services Division. Workload data will be Faculty Forum. The new structure is designed to involve all reported to the UniverSity Services Division and reports will Faculty members in discussions and advice during the be made available from time to time to the NTEU (National decision making process. Tertiary Education Union) through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Faculties will be permeable in their operation in the major Each Faculty Services Unit will comprise the following staff areas of teaching, research and service and will be funded on members in addition to other general staff members: a combination of student load, performance, strategic .•bjectives and new initiatives. Faculty Finance Manager Faculty Student Services Manager Faculty Board will be advisory to the Pro Vice-Chancellor. Schooh Principles of Establishment and Operation A Deputy Executive Dean will serve as standing deputy to Schools will be permeable in their operation with the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Faculty related matters. responsibility for the delivery of teaching, research and service programs and activities for a number of'like' Assistant Deans will serve Faculty wide roles, either diScipline and multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary areas. individually or in combination in terms of allocated duties. Assistant Deans may also serve as a Head of School. A core Schools will be funded on a combination of student load, group of Assistant Deans is envisaged for each Faculty, with performance, strategic objectives and new initiatives. Faculty wide roles, which will include the following: Teaching and Learning Heads of Schools will be apPOinted by the Vice-Chancellor Research and Research Training on the recommendation of the Pro Vice-Chancellor following consultation with the School. Postgraduate Studies* International Heads of Schools will serve as the responsible officer to the Community Relations and Marketing Pro Vice-Chancellor for the efficient management of the Information Technology (academic matters) teaching, research and service activities of the School. Planning and Quality Assurance A Deputy Head will serve as the standing deputy to the Head * All faculties will have an Assistant Dean Postgraduate Studies to carry Faculty of School. Wide responsibility for coursework postgraduate education coordination and planning for the Faculty, and to work in concert with the Dean,The University of Newcastle Graduate School and other Assistant Deans In this area.

Annual Report 2001 15

b School Board is advisory to the Head of School, will meet at Central Coast Campuses least four times per annum and comprise: The Central Coast Campuses arc- a joint vent lIrp of thp Head of School (Chair) UlliVPfsity with the NSWTAFE Hunter IIlStitutC'. TIlt' Din Academic staff of the School Central COClSt Campuses is responSible to till' Director 0 Elected general staff NSWTAfE Hunter institute and to (Il(' Vict'-Chancpllor If Elected student representatives d"lkient Ill

Ourimbah Campus

CENTRAL COAST CA!\"IPUSE...'; BOARD

Central Coast Health

Director, Central Coast Campuses

School and t'acultv Boards an.d Comrnittccs

16 The University of Newcastle STRUCTURE OF THE FACULTIES

Faculty of Business Faculty of Education Faculty of Faculty of Health Faculty of Science and Law and Arts Engineering and and Information Bullt Environment Technology ,

Newcastle $chooiof SellOui of Arch it eeL un' Schooiof School of Business School Alloriginal Studies and Built EnvironJ\\ent Biorlledical Sciences Applied Scienct's*"

Central Coast School School of Liberal Arts School of Engineering School of School of of {'Business and Health Sciences Behavioural Sciences School of Education Management School of Electrical Engineering and School of Medical School of School of Fine Art School of Policy Computer Science Practice and Environmental and School of Humanities Population Health Life Sciences School of Law School of Language SchoolofNufsiog School of Newcastle Graduate y and Media and Midwifery Mathelllatical and School of Business Physical Sciences The Canservatorium* (Research Institute for Gender and Health )** School of Design, School of Communication (Family Action Centre)**" Social Sciences and Information Technology

The Conservatoriurn includes Music and Drama All Institute/Centre of the Faculty recognised for research student enrolment and infrastructure purposes Offers programs from the Faculties of Engineering and Built Environment, Health and Science and Information Technology ~. • Portfolio Responsibilities for the Senior Executive Central Divisions: Principles of Establislunent The following are the portfolio responsibilities for the senior and Operation executive from 2002: University Services Division The University Services Division will be led by the Vice­ Deputy Vice-Chancellor President University Services who will serve as the senior Standing Deputy to the Vice-Chancellor;Teaching and executive officer of the Division responsible to the Vice­ Learning; Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance; Faculties. Chancellor for the efficient management of the Division. The Vice-President University Services will serve on the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Executive of the University with a University-wide Research and Research Training; International Coordination responsibility for the efficient delivery of university services. and Development; Marketing and Coordination of Coursework Postgraduate Education. Administrative silos are minimised in the operation of the University Services Division, with an emphasis on team Vice-President University Senrices operations being established across the Division in particular areas of service provision. Quality Assurance of University Services Delivery. Where practical, Faculties and other Divisions will have Vice-Chancellor Business and Law devolved responsibilities in service provision. However, the .0International. University Services Division will retain responsibility for ensuring 'one-University' policies and for quality assurance Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Arts for such services. Central Coast Campuses and other Central Coast based delivery of teaching, research and service. A University-wide approach will be taken to the integration of information technology and telecommunication Pro Vice-Chancellor Engineeri1lg and Bullt Environment technologies in the efficient provision of administrative and Research. academic services.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Health Major areas of coverage for university services will include: planning, policy and services for student administration; Business; Community Links; Foundation;Alumni. student services; student accommodation; library; information technology; education support services; alumni Pro Vice-Chancellor Science and Information Technology and community relations; marketing; advertising and Teaching and Learning; Information Technology publications; finance; human resource management; (Academic matters). corporate governance support; facilities management; infonnation and records management and quality assurance of services.

Annual Report 2001 17 Key positions within the University Services Division are the Through I he D(>puty Vin'·C hallt'l'llm, t 11(' Divisioll assu Vice·President, supported by six Executive Directors (for the primary lllilnilgt'nH'llt and opnatiollid I'l'spollsibility !(l portfolios of: Student,Alurnni and Community Services; {[cad{'mic matters. particularly through dinTt links to t Human Resource Services; Education Services: Business Faculties, through the enahling and l:nglish languag(' Services: Communication and Information Services: and prograllls. ill tt';Jchillg and h'arning ,lilt! Ihrough prillcil Facilities Management Services) and a Director, Planning and I'l'S]HlI1Si]lilily for st ['al l'gic ]llannillg. quality assurallC('. Business Improvement. and divt'l"sity.

The University Services ManagementTeam will comprise the Rt'I)(Jrting clirpctl.y 10 the Dppu(y Vic{'·Chann'llor vvill I Vice· President and the six Executive Directors assisted by The Facultips . through Iilp Pro Vi("(~-Chan("ellors the Director, Planning and Business Improvement. The English Language alld Foundation Studies Centre Management Team will have responsibility for providing leadership, strategic planning and policy for the University Lf'arning Skills with respect to: To support the Deputy Vice·Chancellor in teaching anc Student and alumni administration and services learning, Assistant Deans (Teaching and Learning) will Community relations established in each Faculty to work wilh the Deputy Vi Human resource management Chancellor on matters of teaching and learning plannir Financial and corporate management policy and quality assurance through the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning COlllmittee. Information management: scholarly and corporate Information technology To support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in strategic pial Facilities development and management quality assurance and equity and diversity relevant Managing a strategic, integrated, client-focused approach capabilities and structures will be available from withiI to University Services UniverSity Services DivisioIl. Brand management and differentiation. LEGAL CHANGE Research and International Division In December 2001 the UniversityofNewcastJeAct 19 The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research serves as the senior was amended by the Universities Legislation Amendn executive officer of the Research and International Division (Financial and Other Powers) Act 2001 (commenced responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the efficient March 2002). management of the Division. The amendment makes additional proviSions for the Work of the Research and International Division will closely financial and other powers of the University, particular! interact with three University-wide portfolios and will closely expanding the objects and functions of the University relate to the deliberations of three major University Committees: (Section 6), and by specifying the manner in which the Research Portfolio Committee University should manage its commercial activities incl the commercial activities of its controlled entities. Postgraduate Programs Portfolio Commitee International Portfolio Committee The Object and Functions of University, under the amended Act Section 6 are as follows: The Research and International Division will have University­ wide responsibility for the following areas in collaboration with Object and Functions of University the Faculties: research policies, grants, Centres, research (1) The object of the University is the promotion, withi training, research scholarships, GraduateSchool.com Pty Ltd, limits of the University's resources, of scholarship, TUNRA Ltd,The University of NewcastIe Graduate School, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research an coordination of postgraduate coursework, international student teaching, and academic excellence. marketing and University-wide agreements, submissions for major contracts,AUSAID and other agencies arrangements, (2) The University has the following principal function the promotion of its object: Vice-Chancellor's Division (a) the provision of facilities for education and rese The Vice-Chancellor's Division comprises the following of university standard, having particular regard i offices of the University:Vice-Chancellor and President; needs of the Hunter region. the Central Coast aI Deputy Vice-Chancellor; President of Academic Senate; and surrounding areas, the Dean of Students. (b) the encouragement of the dissemination, advancement, development and application of Major areas of the Vice-Chancellor's Division are: legal knowledge informed by free inquiry, services; agreements and contracts (other than research); and (c) the provision of courses of study or instruction through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Faculties; teaching and across a range of fields. and the carrying out of learning; strategic planning; quality assurance; equity and research, to meet the needs of the community, diversity: enabling programs; and English language programs. (d) the participation in public discourse, The Vice-Chancellor's Division is the smallest of the (e) the conferring of degrees, including those of Divisions, with its capacity to link to and operate in tandem Bachelor, Master and Doctor, and the awarding ( with other areas of the University and with external partners diplomas, certificates and other awards, as its major operating principle.

18 The University of Newcastle (0 the provision of teaching and learning that engage with advanced knowledge and inquiry, (g) the development of governance, procedural rules, admission policies, financial arrangements and quality assurance processes that are underpinned by the y values and goals referred to in the functions set out in this subsection, and that are sufficient to ensure the integrity of the University's academic programs. (3) The University has other functions as follows: (a) the University may exercise commercial functions comprising the commercial exploitation or development. for the University's benefit, of any facility, resource or property of the University or in which the University has a right or interest (including, for example, study, research, knowledge and intellectual property and the practical application of study, research, knowledge and intellectual property), whether alone or with others, (b) the University may develop and provide cultural. sporting, professional, technical and vocational services to the community, " (c) the University has such general and ancillary functions as may be necessary or convenient for enabling or assisting the University to promote the • object and interests of the University, or as may complement or be incidental to the promotion of the object and interests of the University, (d) the University has such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act. (4) The functions of the University may be exercised within or outside the State, including outside Australia.

In December 2001 the Parliament also passed the Higher Education Act 2001, an act to make provision with respect 3: to the recognition of Australian and overseas universities and higher education institutions, the accreditation of courses of study and the approval of universities and higher education institutions for the purpose of certain Commonwealth legislation, to repeal the Higher Education Act 1988; and for other purposes. The Act gives effect to the national higher education protocols agreed between e State and Commonwealth governments, and specifically • n relation to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 of the Commonwealth.

The introduction of the Gene Technology Act 2000 saw the formation of the University's Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to replace the former Bio-hazardsTechnical Sub-Committee. The University received accreditation, certification and licensing under the transitional arrangements associated with the Act, and has allocated specific resources to assist in fulfilling its obligations under this legislation.

The University has obligations and responsibilities to its employees and to other persons on its premises under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Smoke­ free Environment Act 2000 . In response to these Acts and the Regulations made under these Acts the University has reviewed it Smoke-free Environment Policy and is in the process of reviewing its procedures relating to the management of occupational health and safety.

Annual Report 200t 19 TEACHING AND LEARNING illitialing diaglloslic inv{'sligaliOlI.'> and limi!ed referral acconlan("(' wit h I Ill' approved clinical guideJillcs.TIH' The Universi(y's Institutional Strategic Plan [or 1999- of lilt' NP 10 l'xercise privill'W's in mlil'rillg IlIcdicatio 2003 includes the following goals: or initiating diagnoslic imaging and pathology. is lied I 1. PIU vide an education to all students which will equip aCCI"l'dit,lIioll (conlext of practice) of thl' individual N them intellectual(y to the best international standards ('slablbll('d clinical guidl'lilws, and 1[(lt (l('/ilw NursesAcl (991 Illc Nurses Registration Board of Nt'w South Wales is responsiblf'

Enhance the Unjversj~y 's standing as one ofAustralia's authorisation of Nurse Practitioners. Normally. the leading universities in terms of teaching and learning authorisation process requires applicants to submit a and the integration of student learning with research portfolio. which inc-ludes documentary evidence of and community service. education. kl)owle-dge. skills. clinieal experience and ]'I profeSSional developillent in a specified area of practi( well as undertake a clinical viva. The Nurses Registrati, UNIVERSITY MEDALS Board, however. Illay also approve educational course~ A University Medal may be awarded to a graduate who in master's level (0 address the authorisation criteria. addition to achieving Honours, is judged by the Medals Committee to have displayed outstanding ability in the The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) course, wt discipline concerned. The 2000 University Medallists were: using the existing structure of the Master of NurSing (Advanced Practice), was developed in response to th! 2001 University Medallists newly legislated NP role. While an amended Master of Name Specialisation Nursing (Advanced Practice) course is a suitable cour~ the education of NPs. the NSW Nurses Registration Bo Cressida Rachel Goddard Fine Art requested a separate nomenclature and code for the c< Amber Nanina Heidi Layburn Speech Pathology In addition. there was a need to develop two new cou Siobhan Barbara Selfen O'Sullivan Economics designed to address ordering medications and initiatin Craig Douglas Wilson Fine Art diagnostic imaging and pathology. Catherine Patricia ChaImers Secondary Education Aidan Robert Parkinson Music New Degree in Photonics CIaire Flora Howard Music A new degree in Photonies was introduced and Dr Jar Peter Errin Muddle Music Holdsworth was appointed to develop new content at Elizabeth Jane Ditton Psychology laboratories. This has involved the development of Kathryn Margaret Crowe Speech Pathology undergraduate experiments in fibre optics. optics and physics as part of the photonics program. Renae Nicole Wilks Teaching Wei Yap Ooi Architecture New Postgraduate Programs in Music Lauren Andrews Chemical Engineering Kellie Marks Computer Engineering The Faculty and Conservatorium of Music introduced new postgraduate coursework programs in Semester 1 Robyn Wilkinson Medicine the Graduate Certificate in Music Technology and Masl Tracey Louise Cook Nursing Music Technology. They utilise distance education tech Leah Emily Vandervliet Nutrition and Dietetics with support provided by email and the Internet, enat Melanie Pitkin Occupational Therapy asynchronous study from anywhere in the world. They Michael Brian Sheahan Biotechnology unique innovation in the field of music - the first prog Janet Elizabeth Holt Biotechnology of their kind offered in Australia. Nathan David Brownlowe Mathematics Market research was initially undertaken by the Conservatorium during 1998 - 2000 through Music NEW PROGRAMS Technology Summer and Winter Schools. A need was fe A number of new programs commenced in 2001 or were for education in the field of technology and music. (Tt approved for introduction during 2001. particularly evident with music teachers). Further mar. research and consultation with industry bodies was New Degree in Physiotherapy undertaken with a positive response received. The University approved the introduction for 2002 of a new degree program in Physiotherapy. The new degree was planned At the end of its second term (Semester 2, 2001) the in response to considerable consumer and industry demand. programs had approximately 44 students enrolled. The were primarily Australian students but included anum New Program Developed for Nurse Practitioners studying from around the globe (Denmark and Brunei) Towards the latter part of 2001 international marketin: Nurse Practitioners are advanced practitioners who are commenced with interest being shown from the USA, authorised to use the title "Nurse Practitioner". Individuals or Kingdom,New Zealand,India,Malaysia and Korea. a group of NPs may exercise rights/privileges within the scope of clinical guidelines approved by the Director­ General, NSW Health Department. The rights and privileges include: ordering medications from an approved formulary,

20 The University of Newcastle New Bachelor of Human Nutrition FLEXIBLE DELIVERY AND USE OF Iy Further reinforcement of the University's teaching and TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT TEACHING dl learning goals was provided by the commencement this year AND LEARNING of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition. Created from academic Two major implementations during 2001 have supported more endeavour and market research. this degree prepares flexible approaches to teaching and learning. Implementation students for careers in the commercial food industry and in of the BlackBoard Learning Management Software has provided the public health arena. It addresses the Central Coast's large an online environment where academics can communicate number of food manufacturing and processing industries, with students, host discussion groups, deliver content and meeting both student and industry needs. administer exams. In 200 I the University had more than 150 le courses and 5,000 students registered in BlackBoard.The library Innovative Changes to Bachelor of Music implemented a short loans online service which enables The introduction of a Studio Teaching strand in the Bachelor students to access information resources electronically through the online catalogue. nl of Music degree was seen as an initiative that responded to the requirements of students wishing to become studio music teachers. This allows undergraduate students to FULBRlGHT SCHOLARSHIP develop their pedagogical skills and presents them with the Michael Gladys, a PhD student in the discipline of physics knowledge required to establish a successful teaching studio. successfully completed a Fulbright Scholarship, with Professor It increases their opportunities for postgraduate studies in Ted Madey at Rutgers University in USA, in August 2001. this important area.

Students are given the opportunity to enrol in a double TAFE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FOR major, e.g. practical instruments and music technology in the MULTIMEDIA DESIGN ., , "achelor of Music performance strand. This combination is a The Department of Design signed a landmark articulation 'WJirst in Australia and makes it possible for the student to agreement with HunterTAFE to work together to accept develop music technology skills whilst at the same time students of Multimedia DeSign from Beijing, China. extending their solo performance capabilities. ARCHITECTURE MASTER CLASS Teacher Retraining Programs The Department of Architecture held the inaugural Glen The Faculty of Education also developed a number of Murcutt Master·class. The Master·c1ass was held in the 2 week partnerships with the NSW Department of Education and period 9 . 22 July 2001. The 32 attendees from Australia and Training.This has led to the development of retraining overseas spent their first week at the Arthur and Evonne Bayd programs, including the following: Education Centre at Riversdale, Nowra and attended the • Post Graduate Maths Retraining: Department during their second week. During the time, they Master of Educational Studies formed design teams with Year 4 students and worked under (with a specialisation in Mathematics) the guidance and mentorship of Professors Glen Murcutt, • NewStart in Teacher Education: Peter Stutchbury and Richard LePlastrier. The event was In 2001, the Faculty of Education initiated a program successful beyond expectation with a second class assured for called NewStart in Teacher Education. The NewStart 2002. Lindsay Johnston, Steven Fleming and Michael Ostwald 1: Program refers to the initiative esta blished to offer entry were also members of the Master-class team. into mainstream teacher education programs to people es who have relevant content qualifications. but who do not have teacher training. Rather than require them to complete a full undergraduate teaching degree. the NewStart Program uses the Principle of Industry Recognition of Prior Learning to give applicants some '. credit on the content side of their teaching qualification. • RPL Undergraduate Retrai1littg Bachelor of Education. Design and Technology (with a specialisation in food technology) is RPL 18 month, Undergraduate Retraining: Accelerated TeacherTraining (ATT)

Annual Report 2001 21 RESEARCH AND RESEARCH MANAGEMENT M,IIWg('[\]('lIt of n's('Mcll ,me! r('sp,lrcl! tr,lining ill lilt RESEARCH TRAINING Ulliv{'l'sily is till' responsibility of the lkputy Vice-Cl The University's Institutional Strategic Plan [or 1999- (R('s('arcil) with assistarlCe' frolll tll{' Researc!l Mallag 2003 includes the [ol/owing goals: COJlllllittt'{' (RMC). Each year tile Univt'rsity devotes 1. Enhance research and research training. iL" Op('ratillg Crant i"und.':i to support ib rest'arch pro acknowledging areas of existing strength at national III 200 I operating grant fUllcb of approxillwtl'ly $2.,1 and international levels and areas with potential to w('["(' used to fund a raft of RMC research support sel develop as strengths These' include': 2 Promote research collaborations and linkages that RMC Early Career Researcher grants promote world class research and research training to help new H'searcilers get experienn' ill research <' 3 Apply existing and potential research strengths to areas pstablish their track re-cord ill research activity. ofrelevance to the Hunter and Central Coast RMC New Staff grants 4 Provide research training and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and research students for Ilew members of staff who are established resear· provide immediate assistance to help them establish 5 Develop research in areas ofinterest to Aboriginal and research careers at Newcastle. Torres Strait Islander peoples. RMC Visitor grants RESEARCH FUNDING a scheme to help attract eminent researchers for visil The University of Newcastle continued its strong research University to contribute to research programs. and research training performance throughout 2001. Research activity within Faculties was maintained and in RMC Travel grants most cases strengthened throughout the year. Research these are grants in aid of the costs of attendance at funding consisted of $26.70 million from external sources conferences so that our researchers can present theil with an additional $1.48 million from the University's research outcomes and get the benefit of proceeding operating grant being spent in support of research activities. national and international research conferences. Research scholarships were supported through an allocation of a further $1.42 million from the operating grant. RMC conference Establislunent grants The Research Quantum is a component of the University's the RMC will provide start· up funding in order to attra operating grant. It is awarded on the basis of the quality but small·scale research conferences to Newca performance indicators of research income, research publications and research higher degree completions. RMC Collaborative grants Performance data collected for 1999 and 2000 determine the to make an immediate start on research in collaborat Research Quantum awarded for expenditure in 2001. On the private sector and public sector organisations. They il basis of its 2001 Research Quantum funding of $6.2 million, matched funding by the organisation and the Univen the University maintained its ranking in the top 10 research are intended as forerunners to large external collabOl Universities in Australia. research grants.

The Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIB Grant) is RMC Project grants awarded on the basis of a university's share of national grants to support moderate cost small·scale research projecl in the National Competitive Grants Index. The University was across the University. In 2001 funding of $1.4 million awarded $2.02 million from the RIB Grant for expenditure in allocated for projects that were evaluated according 1 200l. Both the Research Quantum and the RIB Grant research excellence of the project. allocation confirm that the University continues to maintain its strong research performance and is retaining a significant share in funding from national allocations. RESEARCH CENTRES Consistent with its goals in developing new and exist In 2001 the University continued its strong performance in strengths in research and research training. and in pH gaining major research grants from competitive grants research collaboration, the University supports the sources. It was one of the most successful institutions in establishment of research centres which facilitate SpE gaining grants from the Australian Research Council.Total projects between researchers from within the Univer funding awarded by the ARC for new research projects for individuals from industry and other organisations. 2002 was $1.98 million. The 36 new projects that were awarded ARC funding came from the Faculties of Arts & There are now five Commonwealth funded research ( Social Science, Engineering. Science & Mathematics and seven centres in which the University has a partnersr Architecture Building & Design.The National Health and with other institutions and two industry funded resea Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awarded the University institutes. Recognition has also been given to areas of funding totalling $1.56 million for 13 research projects. research expertise in the University with the formatic University research centres. There will be regular revi the performance of University research centres again~ research objectives.

22 The University of Newcastle commonwealth Funded Research Centres - Newcastle as the Lead Site >lIar Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Black Coal Utilisation It Special Research Centre (SRC) for Integrated Dynamics t of and Control s. all Special Research Centre for Multiphase Processes s. Key Centre forTeaching and Research (KCTR) in Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies UmuJliko Indigenous Higher Education Centre

Commonwealth Funded Research Centres - Newcastle in Partnership with Other Universities CRC for Advanced Composite Structures i, to CRC Coal in a Sustainable Environment CRC for Conservation and Management of Marsupials CRC Construction Innovation Australian CRC for Renewable Energy the CRC for Satellite Systems KCTR Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies

"dustry Funded Institutes in Partnership with External Organisations Hunter Medical Research Institute Newcastle Bone and JOint Institute

University Research Centres Centre for Interdisciplinary Study of Property Rights Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing Cultural Industries and Practices Research Centre Centre for Advanced Food Technology and Nutrition ,ith Centre for Sustainable Use of Coasts and Catchments ·e od The Children and Education Research Centre Centre for Electronic Commerce for Global Business Centre of Full Employment and Equity Employment Studies Centre Centre for Studies ResearchTraining and Impact entre for Special Education and Disability Studies • entre for Environmental Dynamics Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability Centre for Sustainable Technology Centre for Legal Education Centre for Health Law, Ethics and Policy ing Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Centre for Mental Health Studies md Mothers and Babies Research Centre Centre for Health Services Research Centre for Life Sciences es, lIe Centre for Materials Research Centre for Gender and Health Centre for Urban and Regional Studies 25 Jf Family Action Centre ~ir

Annual Report 2001 23 1 RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH TO THE COMMUNITY The University is committed to research that is of demonstrable benefit to the national and international community our local regions. Relationships between local organisations and Ill(" UniVE'fsity contribute 10 the developlllent of n"s( areas that are of speciOc relevance to the local community. During 200 L research activities of direct be-flefit to (hp (-[I and Centri:ll Coast regions included the following examples:

Researcher/Department Funding Source Project An Hensley, Prof M, Asthma Foundation of New Prevalence of respiratory symptoms among $ Medical Practice Soulh Wales primary school children ill Newcastle post BHP closure. Jameson. Prof G, ORICA Australia Pty Ltd Testing of candidate frothing agents for $ Chemical Engineering improving the operation of coal washing plants.

Rowe,AlProf D, Department of Transport and A Community Based Cultural Tourism Plan. $ Leisure and Tourism Regional Services Smith,Tony, Department of Health and Development of a flexible teaching and learning $ Medical Radiation Science Aged Care package for GP and Nurse remote x·ray operators. Drysdale, Dr R. Australian Institute of Nuclear Exploratory uranium-series dating of cave $ Geoscience Science and Engineering deposits from Borenore and Jenolan Caves NSW.

Evans,A/ProfG, Hunter Water Corporation Use oflmmersed Membranes in Water $ Chemical Engineering Collaborative Grant Treatment Processes.

Baker. Dr A and Carr, ProfV, Community Health and Anti- Randomised controlled trial of a smoking cessation $ Psychiatry Tuberculosis Association intervention among people with a mental illness. Redden,DrA, Newcastle City Council Estuary Process Study: Effects of freshwater $ Science and Technology flows and tidal influences on the salinity structure in the Hunter River Estuary.

Clifton,Drv' Royal Australian & New Zealand The impact of asthma during pregnancy on $ Endocrino!ogy College of Obstetricians and placental function. Gynaecologists

Fletcher, Mr R, Bernard van Leer Foundation Engaging Fathers Pilot Phase. $ Family Action Centre Tooney,Dr P, HMRI - Adamstown Lions Club The development of microarray technology for $ Medical Biochemistry biomedical research in the Hunter region. Wright,ProfE, Motor Accidents Authority of Evaluation of the Motor Accidents $ Law NSW Compensation Act, 1999. Pfister, Dr P, CASA - Civil Aviation Safety Safety related issues in ground operations at $ Behavioural Sciences Authority international, national and local airports.

Scott, Prof R,Attia, Dr J and HMRI - John Hunter ChiIdrens The Genetic Origins of Childhood Cancer. $ A!varo, Dr F, Genetics Hospital Research Fund

Cho!owski, Dr K. Department of Education, Mental Health Nursing Practice and the $ Nursing Training and Youth Affairs Changing Needs of the Health Labour force: The Implications for Nurse Education.

Muthaly,DrS & Rugimbana, Cyber Wolf Pty Ltd Web marketing and its interface with $ Dr R, Business accounting software. McCluskey,DrA, Grape and Wine Research and Selective detection of trichloroanisole and $ Chemistry Development Corporation other flavour contaminants in wines using molecularly imprinted polymer technology. Lester, Prof1. Awabakal Medical Service Investigation into the Health Needs of the $ UmuIliko Victims of the 'Stolen Generation' in the Awabakal Medical Service Area. Smith. Prof R, Mothers and Andrew Thyne Reid Mapping the process of human birth. $ 1 Babies Research Centre Charitable Trust Chang,AlProfE, Kersley Group Limited Internet-based e-global goods tracking system. $ 1 Computer Science & Software Engineering

Tolhurst,Dr H. NHMRC - Postdoctoral Postdoctoral Training Fellowship in Remote and $ General Practice Training Fellowship Rural Health Research. Harty,julieAnne, Gosford City Council Conservation of Central Coast Frog Communities $ Science & Technology through Restoration of Riparian Zones. Byles,AlProf j, Centre for HMR - WaIIsend RSL, Nutrition of the elderly. $ Clinical Epidemiology and Ace of Clubs Bio-statistics and Collins, Dr C, Nutrition & Dietetics RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES o The University is proud 10 host its Indigenous Higher Education Centre, Umulliko, which is now in its fifth year of operation. Umulliko continued throughout 2001 to contact and establish links with other education organisations and centres as well as maintaining a strong focus on forging Aboriginal community ties. The staff of Urnulliko are actively engaged in research and research training. In 2001 there were 30 Indigenous candidates undertaking research Master and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs through the Centre. These candidates are enrolled in Faculties across the University and receive mentoring. ,t supervision and other assistance from the staff at Umulliko. ;63 In 2001, funding was received from the ARC Indigenous Researchers Development Scheme for the research project Blackman/Waijin-Facts. Fears and Fallacy - Relationships between Aboriginal Men and White Women - $27,000. 136 Funding was also received from the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies for a project )20 Darkinjung - Our Voices, Our Place - $15,000.

The University is finalising the $3 million capital works development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Multi-Purpose 107 Centre, which is due for completion early in 2002.This new building will bring together all of the Indigenous education and research units of the University. ;94 RESEARCH TRAINING 150 Consistent with its research goals, the University has as one of its objectives the maintenance of its position as a leading national provider in research training. :65 here were 1038 research higher degree candidates enrolled in 2001 Of these, 68% were registered for the degree of PhD. In I .:. • 001, 145 candidates received their research higher degrees . '00

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,J Annual Report 2001 25 1 RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS !rtlillillg programs for ITst',)rd\{'rs \ivho LJSl' animal llll !heir work. During 20(lI. GO surveillancl' visits wer<' t The University continues to expand its provision of research ouLll\{' ["{'S('ilrclH'r training progrillll (,Olltilllll'd will! scholarships, building on the base of Co mill Oil wealth funded panicipallh ill a total of four modul('s COlllprising l('~ Australian Postgraduate Awards with University funded ,lllillWI Il

The Animal Services Unit is committed to the Univer~ Research Scholarships pursuit of excellence in research, while adhering to t 450 UnlvefSlly Scholarship'­ requirements of the Animal Research Act (NSW). enSl ...... o 400 Externally Funded welfare of animals a( all times and supporting the USE ~ 350 . """""" alternatives to animals where appropriate . :E oUniversity Schol."hip'­ 300 ...... University Funded "0 250 =u • • • Aust",Uan Postgraduate BIOMOLECULAR RESEARCH FACILITY "' Awards (Industry) '" 200 ,. The Biomolecular Research Facility (BRF) was establi "~ 150 •• DAu"rall.n E Postgr;>dua

Research higher degree students accounted for 45.3% of the In 2001 15 local, 18 national and 5 international resea new applications, groups used the BRF services, with Newcastle DNA processing over 4,000 samples. The University complies with the requirements of the NSW Animal Research Act (1985) and its Regulations through the work of the Animal Care and Ethics Committee, a committee ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND X-RAY of the Council. In 2001 there were 61 approvals for new The Electron Microscope and X·Ray Unit is a central L projects involving animals, 31 applications for renewals of which provides access to scientific equipment for wh continuing projects and 51 requests for variations to existing users may have only periodic demand. In 2001, the U l projects. The Animal Care and Ethics Committee also continued to supply a high resolution imaging and an oversees the conduct of surveillance visits to animal facilities service to the Faculties of Architecture, Building and I and research projects on campus, and the provision of Engineering; Science and Mathematics; and Medicine.

26 The University of Newcastle Health Sciences. The Unit also provided a service to external Justice Policy Research Centre clients through The University of Newcastle Research The University approved the establishment of a new Centre Associates Limited and its Controlled Entities (fUNRA), a within the Faculty of Law - the Justice Policy Research on, fully owned subsidiary of the University. Users from outside Centre under the Directorship of ProFessorTed Wright. the University included Pasminco Metals Sulphide.lncitec, Professor Wright has three staff memhers working with him Hydromet Operations, EnviroManagers, Pacific Power and in the Centre, two of whom are enrolled in PhDs under his James Cook University. supervision. Their primary focus is a major consultancy for the Motor Accidents Authority of New South Wales. The Unit has commenced a re-equipping program with g funds from a University grant of $300,000, an Australian Establishment of New Centre for Urban and Research Council Linkage·Infrastructure grant of $337,000 Regional Studies vith and external funding of $15,000 to purchase a new X-Ray I Fluorescent Spectrometer and an X·Ray Diffractometer.The Establishment of new Centre for Urhan and Regional Studies ific new equipment will be acquired in 2002. under directorship of Dr Phillip Q'Neill.The Centre For for Urban and Regional Studies brings together academic staff, mal postgraduate students and research associates involved in NEW RESEARCH CENTRES contemporary studies of urban and regional change. The New Research Facility - Functional Centre's interests are focused on the economic, socio­ Neuroimaging Laboratory cultural and political restructuring processes currently The School of Behavioural Sciences established a major new reshaping the geography of cities and regions in Australia research facility, the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory and across the globe. The Centre aims to become recognised o (FNL) , which houses state-of-the art electrophysiological as an international centre of excellence in academic and _ boratories and hardware and software tools for analysing applied research and training. nctional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. This facility will support the research of six academic and Research at the Centre is currently funded by 2 large ARC research staff, and a number of research higher degree and Project and Linkage grants and has established research Honours students. Research conducted by staff affiliated collaborations with the NSW Department of HOUSing, the with the FNL is supported by NH&MRC grants, large ARC Department of Community Services and the Hunter Area grants, and grants from the University of Newcastle and the Health Service. There are 15 full time PhD students attached Clinical Neuroscience Program (CNP) ofthe Hunter Medical to the Centre. Research Institute. in NEW POSTGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM :0- Breakthrough Research in 'Space Weather' The first exchange scheme for Mathematics postgraduate Forecasting students between the University of Newcastle and the The global-communications industry relies heavily on University oflowa, USA was established in 2001.Already satellite technology. Exploring the near-Earth space three PhD students from Newcastle have been hosted in environment and understanding its effects on both satellite Iowa for 6 - 12 months continuing their research with and ground systems is the focus of research for the Space Professor Paul Muhly from Iowa. Physics Group at Newcastle. Recently, a major breakthrough ;s in 'space weather' forecasting, was achieved allowing greatly HIGH RESOLUTION INDUCTIVELY improved understanding and forecasting of global space COUPLED PLASMA-MASS SPECTROMETER weather. Dr Colin Waters (University of Newcastle) and Dr es Brian Anderson Uohns Hopkins University Applied Physics The University of Newcastle has acquired a $659,000 high borator , USA) have developed methods to use the Iridium resolution inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer 1, y • atellite telephone system to monitor the electric currents (ICP-MS) system. It has now been installed in the Life that are a part of the aurora (northern and southern lights). Sciences building in the Advanced Mass Spectrometer Unit (AMSU) which is in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, It was acquired via a LlEF grant ($439,000) plus Two New Research Centres in the Faculty of Arts contributions from the University ($ 100,000) ,Faculty of and Social Sciences Science ($100,000) and from Engineering ($20,OOO).The Two new University Research Centres came into full following researchers were involved in the successful operation within the Faculty alongside the longstanding application:A/Profs von Nagy-Felsobuki, Dunstan, Rose, Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing. The Centre for Bridgman, Smith and Drs DuBowy and Binning.This the Interdisciplinary Study of Property Rights is dedicated to instrument is capable of accurately measuring the amount of interdisciplinary research (including political, historical, trace elements and heavy metals in a variety of aquatic, cultural and legal research) and publications about property ecological. geological and animaVhuman systems. For rights, property law and land distribution in developed and example, it can measure the amount of lead in blood or lead developing countries. The Cultural Industries and Practices in soils to one part per trillion, It can also provide valuable Research Centre was established to provide a focus for information about the transportation of trace elements and academic and consultative research into all aspects of heavy metals in a variety of plants and other food-stuffs. It is IT cultural industries and practice, especially those related to the only type of instrument in Australia that can extract media, sport, leisure, the arts and tourism. information about pollution in salt water systems.

Annual Report 2001 27 RESEARCH AWARDS Over 90 students are enrolled in research higher degree programs in the Faculty of Education, primarily on a part­ time basis.A former PhD student of the Faculty. Dr Erica SOllthgate, was awarded the Australian Association for Research in Education prize for the outstanding thesis in Education for 2000. This is judged from submissions by all Education Faculties in Australia. Or Southgate's supervisor was Professor Jennifer Gore.

The Department of Building was a partner of a successful bid to establish the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation.The Centre is funded for seven years. Sydney/Newcastle will be one of the three national nodes. Professor S.E. Chen is co-program leader of one of five research programs in the CRC.

Jodie Dixon was awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award - Industry (APA-I) with Bligh Vouer Nield for her Master of Architecture program for the research area of Life Cycle Analysis of Non-Residential Buildings.

Janet Henriksen was awarded a SPIRT grant with BHP for her Master of Architecture program for the research area of Life Cycle Analysis for new house design.

28 The University of Newcastle OUR STUDENTS Students by Gender The University 5 Institutional Strategic Plan for 1999- 2003 includes the following goals:

1 Ensure that students 'experience of life at the UJ1iversj~y is a positive one ------. ------..------.-- / .. 2 Facilitate access, academic progress and success of all ~-><- j"--.. students through appropriate policies, administrative and support services 3 Develop administrative processes and information systems which will enable students to cOIltrol the administrative aspects of their academic programs 4 Deliver quality student support services in line with identified needs v... 5 Develop a closer relationship between potential -----+--Fernnle employers and our students and ensure Faculties receive feedback on employer expectations 6 Enhance access, participation and positive outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students [or members ofequity target groups.

STUDENT STATISTICS .s at 31 March 2001,there were 19475 students (14693 equivalent full-time students) enrolled at theUniversity from throughout Australia and the world. Statistics concerning their enrolment are provided in the following tables: i, Domicile of Students i Domicile of Students as at 31 March 2001 Newcastle 5220 Lake Macquarie 3584 Lower Hunter 1691 Upper Hunter 438 Port Stephens 758 __ Fomol. Central Coast 2693 Sydney - City 6 Sydney - East 37 Sydney - North 471 Sydney - North West 244 Sydney - South 181 Mvdney - South West 127 .ree 237 NSW - Central West 182 NSW - Par North Coast 127 NSW - Mid North Coast 379 NSW - Murray Region 10 NSW - New England 455 NSW - North West 7 NSW - Riverina 29 NSW - South Coast 80 NSW - Southern Tablelands 49 NSW - Western Plains 137 Canberra 110 Northern Territory 18 Queensland 157 South Australia 39 Tasmania 45 Victoria 125 Western Australia 34 Overseas· 1804 Unknown 1 Total 19475 * Includes international students , Annual Report 2001 29 International Students Cambodia Country of Birth of International Students enrolled as at Ghana 31 March 2001 Bulgaria Western SaharCl Country of Birth Total Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Norway 230 Ukraine United States of America 201 Uganda Malaysia 165 Barbados India 164 Austria Hong Kong (SAR of China) 97 Cote d'Ivoire Singapore 88 Croatia China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 74 Tonga Indonesia 67 United Arab Emirates Sweden 53 Peru Taiwan 50 Lesotho Japan 44 Lebanon Korea.Republic of (South) 43 Kuwait Botswana 41 Nigeria Thailand 38 Northern Ireland Kenya 33 Southern and EastAfrica, nee Zimbabwe 30 Jordan Philippines 21 Switzerland Viet Nam 14 Italy Bangladesh 14 Poland Papua New Guinea 14 Russian Federation Sri Lanka 11 Greece Germany 10 Mexico Canada 9 Swaziland Laos 9 Kiribati United Kingdom, nfd 9 Unknown New Zealand 8 Total Turkey 8 England 8 Samoa 8 South Africa 7 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (North) 7 Fiji 6 France 6 Solomon Islands 5 Brazil 5 Denmark 4 Mozambique 4 Burma (Myanmar) 3 Mauritius 3 Chile 3 Maldives 3 Argentina 3 Zambia 3 Netherlands 3 Seychelles 3 Pakistan 3 Iran 2 Ireland 2 Tanzania 2

30 The University of Newcastle 2 International Student Enrolments 1992 - 2001 Student Numbers by Campus 1990 - 2001 2 Year Number of Students Sh.do.1 Humborol>'j Comp<'''''' - 1995 623 1996 765 1997 951 1998 1109 1999 1271 ~ 2000 1312 2001 1671 .• ,~~ ,W' ,., •• ,~ ,", ,"M .9,1 tntern8110n:1 Student Enrolmant. V•• ,

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1 Annual Report 2001 31 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT THE lll(lt('rial; training and ~upport ill Ill(' ll~{, of adaplivt' s CENTRAL COAST CAMPUS and l'qUipllH'lIl: library tl'cilnology and {'qllipJll('nl ill( l'rgononlic fllrrlitlln'. cios('d circuit TV~. voic{' r('coglli International student numbers reached unprecedented levels ",oftwar('.scrt'('ll (,lllargl'IIH'llt sof'twan'.s('I'('(,rl rl'aclilll on the Central Coast Campus this year. Full-time international s()ftwart'. Braillillg sof'twarl' ,lIld a Br,lill{' {'rnhoss{'r. student numbers more than doubled, rising from 21 in year 2000 to 47 this year. Further boosting numhers were two [11 S('1ll(,,,,t('[' L. 200 I (In J\tlilptivl' Techllology f(JOill Op{ separate groups of Danish students. 37 in all. who undertook thl' Huxl('y Library customised short course programs. For a brief period then, the Central Coast Campus had 84 international students on Welfare Officer - Central Coast Campus campus marking a significant milestone in its history while This OffiC<-'f providpd assistance to studcnts with a making a positive contribution to the University's (wl'mant'llt or t(,lllporar.\, impairm('nt to (lccess th{-'ir internationalisation goals.The success of the Danish programs acadf'lllic program in tire most appropriate manner. has created an opportunity for the Central Coast Campus to Support s('J'vicps include advocacy. equipment and Pt' expand its international intake next year. assistanc(,. Tire We-Ifare Off1ct'r also administers tht' St Loan Sche!ll(' at the Ce!ltral Coast Campus. EXCHANGE PROGRAMS The University has 96 exchange partners. Since the exchange Accessible Web program commenced we have hosted 718 international As nlo]'e subject information, readirlg 1l1aterials and aSSE exchange students and sent 273 Australian students overseas tasks are put on the web it is extremely important that on exchange programs. The imbalance represented in these University ensures acceSSibility for all students. figures is standard for most semesters. In 2002,68 international students will enrol in semester 1 and 30 Through a collaborative project between the Student ani Australian students will go overseas. Academic Services Division Adaptive Technology Centre the Information and Education Services Division,The The figures on the provision of scholarship since 1997, ''Accessible Web" Project. the University has developed a provide an indication of the increase in numbers of outgoing website for staff to provide guidance on the constructior students reaching the highest level of participation in 2000. web pages to ensure that all web material is accessihle te students with a disahility:www.newcastle.edu.au/access Scholarship recipients: The site provides help on: 1997 ~ 20 How people with disabilities access information on t: 1998 ~ 36 Making accessible webpages 1999 ~ 28 Downloadable documents on the web (Powerpoin 2000 ~ 60 Office. PDF)

2001 ~ 42 Links to other web acceSSibility resources

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES General Support Services To help students reach their full academic potential and to International Students Support Services cater for their needs, the University provides a range of The University's International Student Support Service services accessible to all students. provides international students with a range of welfarE support services, and ensures that they have access to Student Support Services have endeavoured to promote an services and information that will make their stay in integrated and consolidated approach to the delivery of Newcastle a rich and academically rewarding experier quality support services for students. Student Loan Scheme Several Student Support Services were involved in the Interest·free emergency loans are available to students management of critical incidents that occurred during the demonstrate a genuine need and for whom continued year. Staff of these services participated in further training in may be placed in jeopardy if assistance were not availa critical incident management and developed strategies to ensure an inclusive and professional approach to supporting In 2001,a total of 720 students sought financial assista students and staff members affected by critical incidents. totalling $462 408 (average $642 per student). The pri calls on funds were text books and study materials, ren Disability Services bonds and rent, bills, and temporary assistance with pa the University General Service Charge. At the beginning of the 2001 academic year, over a thousand University of Newcastle students declared on their University Counselling Service enrolment forms that they had some form of disability. These The University provides a counselling service for student~ students'disabilities included blindness, vision impairment, staff on a confidential basis, free of charge. Psychologists a learning disabilities, psychiatric illness, hearing impairment social workers assist in helping resolve a range of issues and others. (including personal and family difficulties. anxiety, depres5 bereavement, relationship problems, situational stress and Adaptive Technology Centre Cal1aghao Campus program-related problems) which might otherwise interft The Adaptive Technology Centre provides a range of services with academic or personal performance. There is an for students with a vision impairment. These include: International Student Counsellor to assist international sit translation service for course notes. texts and research

32 The University of Newcastle university Health Service The University Accommodation Service orfers a free service The Health Service offers a range or General Practice to all students seeking assistance in fmding accommodation services for students and staff. provides emergency medical outside the CaUaghan campus. or advice on any housing care on the CaUaghan campus and has a visiting specialist problems during their University careers.The University also psychiatrist. For students covered by Medicare or Overseas provides short term accommodation for international Student Health Cover, there are usually no out-of-pocket students at two orr-campus residences called Univille. at in expenses For consultations. Jesmond and Shortland. Univille accommodates students from overseas who are attending language courses at the In 2001 the Health Service took part in a government funded university. as well as students who require temporary campaign to immunise all 18 to 30 year aids against Measles, accommodation until they find something more permanent. Mumps and Ruhella. This program will continue into 2002, In September, the Health Service became a licensed Yellow Student Accommodation on the Central Coast Campus Fever Vaccine Centre. -Ourlmbah al The Residence on campus provides 26 Furnished. Careers and Student Employment Office air-conditioned single room selF-catering accommodation. The Careers and Student Employment Office provides a Each room has a well-appointed study area, its own confidential service to all students and graduates of the bathroom and a small rerrigerator. Fully equipped kitchens University. StaFf are available to assist with information and serve groups of six students. and there is a spacious, comFortable common room. mt advice about careers, study and employment. Services include: part-time/vacation employment, graduate vacancies. resumes,job applications, interview practice, career The Student Support Unit at the Central Coast Campus planning, course planning, campus interview program, and a Ourimbah also assists students with off-campus accommodation. .areers information library. Childcare The Office also administers the Graduate Careers Council of There are three child care centres (142 places) on the Australia's annual Graduate Destinations Survey and Course Callaghan campus offering long day care for children aged ial Experience Questionnaire reported in the Quality Assurance six weeks to five years. section (below). The Ourimbah Pre-school and Children's Centre was opened Chaplaincy Centre in September. Ajoint venture between the Central Coast The Chaplaincy Service is available to all students. Chaplains Campus and Wyong Council. the centre was established in are happy to discuss matters of a spiritual, religious, ethical, response to a growing community and campus need for or personal nature.A Muslim Prayer Room and ablutions such facilities. Situated on campus. the child care facility Facilities, and a Buddhist Library is located next to the employs three full-time staff and casuals providing care for Chaplaincy Centre at the Callaghan Campus. 40 children.

Student Support Unit - Central Coast Campus­ Libraries Ourlmbah The University provides students with excellent library The Student Support Unit provides assistance and advice to services. Our libraries house a collection of more than students in relation to counselling, careers advice, learning 1,000,000 volumes of books.journals, microfilms, audio­ support, disability support, student loans, international visual materials, and CD-ROM installations. and subscribe to student support, accommodation and chaplaincy. over 9.000 serial titles.

, ,aearnmg Skills Unit The libraries place strong emphasiS on training students to Q \ _he Learning Skills Unit aims to help students achieve their use the resources. including the use of Internet for study full potential as learners by supporting the development of purposes. The libraries provide access to many electronic university study skills and the skills students will use as life databases of research information within Australia and from long learners. overseas libraries, for example, in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe. The Unit offers students individual consultations and a variety of workshops in academic literacy and mathematical The Information Services Division provides Library, Infonnation skills, such as essay writing, oral presentations, critical Technology, Educationa1 Technology and Web Services to staff .1 thinking, drug dosage calculations, introductory statistics and and students at the Central Coast Campus. Ourimbah. algebra. It also offers sessions within regular classes. Sports and Aquatic Centre Residential Services The University of Newcastle Sports Union and The The University of Newcastle provides approXimately 1,000 University of Newcastle have jointly funded the beds in three colleges and a "motel standard" residence development of the region's premier sporting and fitness (Barahineban) located on the south eastern corner of the complex - the Forum. CaUaghan campus. A Director of Accommodation Services manages all accommodation while each college is under the The Forum provides world-class sports and fitness facilities care of a Head and a team of residential staff. International for both University students and staff, as well as the sporting House allocates up to 50% of its beds to International community of Newcastle. students. while Edwards Hall and Evatt House provide up to 25% of their beds to International students. Each college has The Forum features an eight-lane, fully heated 50m pool, s. its own ethos and students have a choice of catered or self with seating for 350 spectators; two indoor courts suitable catered lifestyles. Barahineban opened in February 2001 and for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton; a heavy is managed by the Head of Evatt House.

Annual Report 2001 33 weights area and cardio room; two fully-sprung dance floors STUDENT AWARDS

suitable for aerobics. step and pump classes. and martial arts: Tilll Connor. PhD S(Udl'll( ill liuman C('ogn1phy. r('C{ an 18 metre high indoor rock climbing wall: allied services pr{'stigolls aWilrd for !ill' I!lOSt outstilnding papN d(' including physiotherapy. sports science support. cafeteria. Oil il Illllllall rights r('la(('d issllt' ;I( tilt' AfllNic(l1l i\SS( sports store. and creche. ()f(;eographNs ConfC['{'IICC ill N('wYork in [keelllb 'I'll(' eonf('['{'IIc(' comprised over [.200 dpieg

Gibalee Centre - Central Coast Campus lzabela Pluta represented the School or Fine Art at the The GibaleeAboriginal Learning and Development Centre Institute of Contemporary Art Tertiary art awards. Izal provides a range of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait also won the Newcastle Maritime Festival Photograph Islander students and community including: prize 2001. Student academic support Course advice Shane Matthews a former student of the Law Faculty w awarded the prestigious Corporate Lawyers Young Achi Referrals award presented by the Australian Corporate Lawyers Mediation Association (ACLA). Shane is the youngest ever to recei award. the first indigenous recipient and it is the first til In addition to services to Aboriginal students and community ACLA has given the award to a Commonwealth lawyer. the Gibalee Centre is also responsible for the management and provision of Aboriginal cultural knowledge on campus in The RAIA DeSign Medal is the major award for final yeal terms of: Bachelor of Architecture students. It is the highest avail Curriculum development and delivery an undergraduate and carries with it both prestige and 1 Cultural awareness first time this year, a lUcrative cash prize. Newcastle Un students were awarded the prize and sole commendati( Resource development Cultural advice Michael Chapman was the reCipient of the RAIA 2001 Design Medal for his final design thesis a 'White Collar The Gibalee Centre has a close working association with the Prison, Luna Park, Sydney' . Purrimaibahn Unit (Hunter Institute of Technology) , the WollotukaAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Cathryn Unton was awarded the sole commendation fi Centre, Umilliko Higher Education Research Centre and the RAIA 2001 DeSign Medal for her final design thesis 'Tht Discipline of Aboriginal Health within the Faculty of Future Art Building - a Hotel for the Aesthetics, in Dent Medicine and Health Sciences (University of Newcastle) which are AbOriginal and Torres Strait Islander services providing education and support programs to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Hunter and Central Coast.

34 The University of Newcastle Peter Ide, a graduating Economics and Chinese major, was STUDENT EQYITY INlTlATlVES successful in gaining a lectureship in English in the Harhin a The University's Institutional Strategic Plan includes the Institute of Technology in Harbin. China. Mr lde had 'd follOWing equity goal: "Enhance access, participation and undertaken a Chinese language exchange program in the Oil positive outcomes for memhers of equity target groups~. 01. previous year and was the top student of that cohort. Implicit in that goal is the ohjective of increasing access and providing a learning environment conducive to success for A second-year student in the Bachelor of Social Science Indigenous people. people from socio-economically (Recreation and Tourism), Juslina Nicholson, received the disadvantaged backgrounds, people with a disability. people 2001 New South Wales Tourism Minister's StudenlAchiever's from rural and isolated areas, and people from non-English Award fOl'Tourism and Hospitality Studies. speaking backgrounds_ In addition, there is a strong commitment to increasing the representation of women in m Lincoln Duane Valentine was awarded the 2001 Newton non-traditional areas of study and in higher degrees by John Prize, for the outstanding graduating language student. lis research in those diSciplines of study where women are The Goethe Prize for third year German was awarded to 'ell under-re prese nted. Alanna Seccombe.TheAustria Studies prize went to Hugh Maccallum as the student with the best performance in A range of strategies designed to assist students from low Essay/Project in Austrian Studies. socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds included: continuation of the University's equity schools link NEW SCHOLARSHIPS program - Unilink, md As a new community sponsor this year, Delta Electricity support for the enabling programs - Newstep and Open the generously donated five $1,000 scholarships to achieving Foundation - which offer students alternative pathways . students from the Central Coast Campus. Based on their to higher education, and &ademic results, recipients were selected from Science, establishment of non-repayable Equity Grants for students ~usiness and IT. At a special awards night Delta General whose enrolment is threatened by financial difficulty_ Manager Peter Jackson, presented the scholarships to Robin Stanger, Julie Wakeling, Karla Casey. Brian Wahlstrom and Chris These strategies are designed to maintain the University's Van Doom. Delta has agreed to an additional scholarship for current access and success rates for this group. Students next year, bringing their commitment to six. As well as from low SES backgrounds constituted 31,35 per cent of the scholarships Delta have contributed financially to the campus' University's commencing student body in 2001 - almost Open Day and the new community child care facility. twice the state indicator. Retention and success rates exceeded state indicators. The Launch of the Barker PhD Scholarship fund was held on 13 August 2001. Mr Don Barker donated $100,000 to The University offers rural and isolated students assistance establish a PhD endowment program to recognise the Barker through the Regional and Rural Preference Scheme, the Rural/ family's long association with Newcastle, and the Port in Remote Entry Scheme to the Bachelor of Medicine, and a h particular, and to encourage students to further their studies number of outreach activities designed to increase awareness in the Hunter region. The launch not only recognised the of the higher education options available to rural students. substantial contribution made by Mr Barker but also served to initiate a fund-raising campaign through the University Significant among the initiatives developed to support Foundation to build on this contribution. Mr Barker students with a disability were: (i) the introduction of an recommended that the money received from the Barker Equipment Loans Scheme designed to enable students with a family and further contributions to the Barker fund be disability to purchase the technology they need in order to allocated to research projects involving marine science and! manage their studies; (ii) the revision of the UniverSity's ,. engineering, wetlands environment, aqua culture, coal Disability Action Plan; and (Hi) the continuing operation of the 'lI!Fcience and/or engineering,aIl related to the Hunter region Adaptive Technology and Assistive Learning Centres which and the Port of Newcastle. provide technology support to students with a disability.

The Department of Architecture inaugural Eric Parker The encouragement of women students to join or to to Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Andrew Donaldson in continue study in non-traditional areas was a continued le 2001. Andrew will receive a round-the-world air ticket and focus throughout the year. The Diversity in Engineering ity spending money. project provided a range of activities including schools visits, the development of a website and the delivery of The Hunter Valley Law Society Scholarship was established orientation sessions for female students. Similarly the in 2000, the Scholarship is valued at $2,000. The 2001 Women in Construction Management developed a number recipient of the Scholarship was Mr Adam Mooney. of strategies in 2001:an interactive website which allows students to communicate with other women studying or working in the field; a mentoring scheme that links e commencing female students with senior women students: and regular peer support meetings that allow women across the program to meet.

Annual Report 2001 35 While the region in which the University operates has a low Nicoll'Willia!IIS (atlll('tic~) ,[[HI [)avid Ila11.V}[1 (rowil percentage or people from non-English speaking awarded UIli\'l'l"sity Blu('s I'm tht'ir t'xulll'nt sportinl backgrounds - a fact that is reflected in the University's achit'V('IllI'llts VVlll'll ["('[l["('s('ntil!g thl' University alld student profile - the Unilink program maintained links with Nortll('y ((·rick{'I).Col !'ratt (rugby) ,!Il(1 Roll Slllalll') Circuitbreaker. an intensive language. numeracy and study (!IHlulltaiJl('{'rillg) Wl'!"{' awan!t,(! Spor!." Ulli()[l C(llm skills program for students from non-English speaking tll('ir contribution 10 till' adminislration or UnivI'rsit.' backgrounds. In addition the University provided a Teaching Development Grant for the development or a resource [)('nIOllstrating tllf' im',ldtl! of"sllortillg intcr('st, tilt' ~ designed to improve the teaching of students from NES Ullioll sllccessfully host{-'(Itll{' Easterll ConfC'J'{'11Cl' backgrounds and international students. Rockrlilllbing Cham piollShips in April and Ill{' Au.stn Univprsitics Rockclimbillg Cllampiollsllips ill July us The University's efforts to support access. participation and Forum's 18111 high climbing wall. Tilt> Sports Union, positive outcomes for members of equity target groups are tIH~Austra[ian Ulliversities Ultilllat(' Frisbee Challlpic reflected in the statistics which point to very positive Oll camplls in July and the Moulltain Biking CllQlllPic outcomes for people with a disability and for people from at Killingworth ill December 2001. low SES backgrounds - an equity group for which the University with its particular regional base, accepts special The University assisted with the hosting of the Austr, responsibility. Considerable resources continue to be Masters Games in October by providing venues on c allocated to the support of women in non-traditional areas, for Archery. Badminton. Cricket and Soccer and by n and to students from rural and isolated areas. the Masters Squash conlpetition.

SPORTING ACHEIVEMENTS The University of Newcastle Team of 162 athletes tOt in the Australian University Games held in Sydney in CaIIaghan Campus The team contested 17 of the 24 sports winning 9 G, Our University Sports Person of the Year. Michael Lancey. Silver and 4 Bronze medals and 10 athletes were nan won the Australian Open Windsurfing Championships in the Green & Gold Merit teams. January, was selected in the Australian Olympic Squad and was ranked No. 1 Windsurfer in Australia in 2001. A new sporting organisation Newcastle University 5 was created in July to integrate all sport and recreat Chris Cock burn was selected as Australian Team Captain for activities and facilities on the Callaghan campus wit the Australia/New Zealand Water Ski Challenge and won the single organisation. U 23 Men's Trick and Overall events. Central Coast Campus The University Step team of Samantha Martin, Kathryn Reily. That the Central Coast Campus has met the Universit Nicole Wheatley. Kristy De Lore, Karen Thompson. Leanne strategic goal of ensuring that students' experience 0 Hill and Vivienne Lattimare won the Silver medal in the our University is a positive one is clearly evidenced il World Aerobic Championships held in Morocco in JUly. sporting achievements of students listed below:

Martin Kelly placed 5th in the Italian Open Judo Eastern Universities Championships Championships held in Rome early in the year, Martin placed 7th in the 100kg Division in the Korean International Open in Gold James Beasley Swimming lOOm breaststro December 2001 which ranked him No.l Judo player in his Gold Trent Dickeson Archery Geelong division weight division in Australia and ensures his selection in the Silver James Beasley Swimming 200m breaststro Australian Commonwealth GamesTeam in 2002. Silver Trent Dickeson Archery Adelaide division Silver Men's Rugby League Philip Reid participated in two water polo world Silver Women's Indoor Netball championship events for Australia in 2001. Philip played for Australia in the World Junior Championships in Instanbul Bronze Steven HarrisTae Kwon Do Turkey in July/August and then flew straight to Beijing China Bronze Ryan Edwards Men's Bodyboard to take part in the World University Summer Games_ Bronze Steve Kay Men's Stand-Up Surfing Bronze Surfing Team Event Michael Brown travelled to England as a member of the Australian SmaIlbore Rifle Team which contested the Australian Universities Championships Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Bisley in Gold lames Beasley Swimming 200m breastrokE August 200 I. Gold James Beasley Swimming 50m breaststrokl Silver James Beasley Swimming 50m breastroke Daniel Proctor played in the World Basketball Championships in Japan as a member oftheAustralian U23 side. A major success in 2001 was the merging of the Studf Union with Ourimbah Soccer Club to form the dub Locally, the University NetballTeam the "Graduates" won the Ourimbah~University Soccer Club. Playing out of Pret Newcastle Open Netball Competition in a thrilling final by League Division One the club swept all before to win one goal in extra time. Association Cup, Minor Premiership, and Major Premi( and finish the year undefeated, The University and Friends awarded sports scholarships to John Cannon (rugby). Heath Francis (athletics).Michael The campus had an Australian representative in Erin ~ Lancey (windsurfing). Ryan McMahon (triathlon). Leigh who was selected in the Australian OzTag team,Anot}­ Pasfield (hockey) and Nicole Williams (athletics). student, Stephen Coombes, had the honour of being s in the NSW Blues cricket squad,

36 The University of Newcastle ere OUR STAFF identification of training and development needs for staff. The initiative has been supported by the training of 191 The Unjversi~y's institutional Strategic Plan [or 1999- general staff supervisors in Module 1 (Process and 2003 includes the {ollowing goals: Documentation) and 123 general staff supervisors in Module 1. Attract and retain high quality academic and general 2 (Planning and Review Discussions), and 70 academic staff )s. staff for the optimal achievement of the teaching and supervisors in Module 1 (Process and Documentation) and learning, research and service goals of the University nine academic staff supervisors in Module 2 (Planning and s 2 Ensure afl staff are selected and retained on the basis Review Discussions). As part of the University restructuring of the exceJ/ence and relevance of their knowledge and process the implementation of Managing for Performance has been specifically linked with induction and training skills and on their ability to contribute to the mission le and goals of the University. programs for senior staff of the restructured organisation. leld 3 Provide a chaJ/enging and rewarding work p The University and the NationalTertiary Education Industry environment that encourages and supports on-going ps Union has made considerable progress towards the creation learning and development of staff. of an Enterprise Agreement which would include ELICOS, Enabling Program teachers and Non-tertiary Music teachers. WORKPLACE RELATIONS This Agreement will result in the consolidation of two J5 During 2001 the four Enterprise Agreements which were previous Enterprise Agreements and will include Enabling 'g certified during 2000 were implemented in accordance with Program teachers. the strategic direction provided by the University's Institutional Strategic Plan. The General Staff Enterprise GENERAL STAFF CLASSlFICATlON REVIEW

external appointments) and the position of Vice-President 00 ------~------University Services (internal appointment). GO

The web-based employment pages continue to be developed. providing greater information and are accessed and used by 20 an increasing number of prospective employees. o 1999 2000 200' Many fixed term staff members have had their positions Year converted to ongoing employment since the introduction of the Higher Education Contract Employment Award 1998. 10 Male 1!3 Female 0 Total I During 2001. 72 staff members' positions were converted from fixed term to ongoing employment ~ 36 academic and 36 general staff positions. Table 2 outlines the detail.

Table 2 - 2001 Conversion of Fixed Term Contracts Outside Study Program Application Criteri: Callaghan Central Coast TOTAL Year and Gender Campus Campus Academic Staff Progression to Higher Degree LevelE Level D 2 0 2 20 Level C 3 1 4 Level B 18 2 20 Level A 3 1 4 Teacher 6 6 TOTAL (Academic) 32 4 36

General Staff _._------._.. _-_._------~--- HEW9+ 1 0 HEW 7 & 8 6 1 7 HEWS & 6 6 2 8 o HEW 4 6 7 1999 2000 2001 HEW 3 1 3 4 Year HEW 1 & 2 9 0 9 :EI Male mFemale DTotal TOTAL (General) 29 7 36 TOTAL 61 11 72

OUTSIDE STUDY PROGRAM (OSPRO) Improvement of Teaching & learning Outside Study Programs enhance the professional development of an academic staff member as a researcher, teacher or practitioner in his or her discipline. Applications from eligible staff are continually encouraged. The following tables provide an indication of the number of applications for the period 1999 - 2001. Whilst total applications in 2001 are less than 1999, the strong emphasis on the progression of research as an application criteria has been maintained. This trend is consistent with the University's strategic research objectives. In 2001 9.44% of the female University population made application for Outside Study Programs compared to 9.2% in 2000 and 7.64% in 1999,indicating an increase in the proportion of female academic staff applying for Outside o Study Programs which aligns with the University's equal 1999 2000 2001 opportunity, access and affirmative action initiatives. Year

38 The University of Newcastle r

HEALTH AND SAFETY The University continues to promote workplace rehabilitation to achieve the best possible restoration of Strategies for meeting the key objectives of building physical, psychological. vocational and social functioning of commitment, ownership and participation in the University's the staff member concerned, at the earliest appropriate tillle. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) systems resulted in: The table below indicates that the total number of cases the inclusion of OH&S leadership in, senior management managed by the Rehabilitation Coordinator remains development programs; reasonably constant. These data highlight the University's the operation of effective safety committees and co­ continuing commitment to supporting the timely ordinators in a number of Faculties and Divisions, rehabilitation of injuries that are not work-related or subject providing a strong consultative mechanism to raise and to Workers' Compensation. resolve OH&S issues; the delivery of OH&S training packages with particular Injury Management Cases emphasis on customised and practical programs to cater YEAR 1999 2000 2001 for the specific OH&S needs. including supervisor and manager responsibilities, critical incident management, Workers 20 19 12 hazardous substances training: Compensation Rehabilitation an audit of the University's Contractor Safety Management Systems and the development of an action Non Compensable 6 11 17 plan from its findings; Rehabilitation the development and distribution of reports based on Total Number 26 30 29 injury/incident data. of Cases it number of legislative changes through 2001 have Number Closed 11 22 17 in the Year 1 mpacted on the requirements of the University's OH&S and Workers' Compensation & Injury Management systems. SAFETY IN RESEARCH INJURY MANAGEMENT The three Sub-Committees of the University's Occupational The pie chart below indicates the distribution of the Health & Safety Workplace considered a total of 80 Research mechanism of reported staff injuries. This distribution has Grant applications that were identified as having safety remained relatively constant over the past three years. implications by their respective Principal Investigators.As A significant number of injuries to University staff are the shown on the chart below, this represents a slight increase result of slips, trips and falls, and muscular stress.These over the number considered in previous years. continue to be addressed through ongOing consultation with facilities management to attend to areas of high risk, and a A series of Hazardous Substances, Biosafety and Radiation focus on the University's manual handling program. safety training sessions were conducted during the year, and attended by audiences drawn from the research community Total Staff Work-related Injuries 2001 at the University.

Occ. overuse Other POLICY DEVELOPMENT During 2001 a number of OH&S-related policies, guidelines Ments;;;;;;;;;m and procedures were developed in consultation with the University's Occupational Health and Safety Committee, and !l'm;:;ing its Technical Sub-Committees. :~ii% Contact with agent Policies that have been revised and approved for •13% incorporation into the University's policies and procedures system include: Critical Incident Management Handbook Smoke-free environment Guidelines for Developing Safe Laboratory Practices PC2 Laboratory Safety Manual

Muscular stre;;;; STAFF AWARDS 19% Professor Fred Walla,Associate Professor of German, was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Sciences and the Arts, first class, the highest honour awarded for scholarship 26% in that country_ Emperor Ferdinand of Austria introduced the Cross of Honour in 1837 to recognise achievements in Science and the Arts. The medal has been crafted by the Striking - being bit by an object or hitting an object same firm since 1840. Contact with agent - chemicals, heat, cold, noise, etc.

Emeritus Professor John Burrows of the Centre for Literary Linguistic Computing has been awarded the Roberto Busa Award for 2001. The award is made every three years to

Annual Report 2001 39 honour outstanding achievement in the application of Team Awards information technology to humanistic research. It is made UNISS Office, Faculty of Engineering jointly by the US and UK peak professional organisations for Mr Bob Nelson humanities computing. the Association for Computing in the Ms AngE'ia Keating Humanities and the Association for Literary and Linguistic Ms Donna Milner Computing.The award is named for Roberto Busa,S1. Ms Rebecca Palmer regarded by many as the founder of the field of humanities Ms 1ulie White computing. The first award was given to Father Busa in 1998: Professor Burrows receives the second. The call for Interlibrary Services Team. Information and EducatiOl nominations asked those working in humanities computing Services Division to define the field by identifying "who stands at the centre of Ms loan Weber it.. .. whose work serves as the model we name, when people Mr Glen Burnett ask what we hope to accomplish by the use of computers in Ms Anne Taylor the humanities." Ms Lesley Beer Ms Usa Hodge Mr David Stafford, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Ms Donna Trappel Architecture was awarded The Australian Timber DeSign Ms NaomiTaper Award in the category of landscape and external structures for a bridge at the Cooranbong town park. He received his Space ManagementTeam,Physical Planning and Estatl award at a Function at Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre. Finance and Property Division The Australian Timber Design Awards is a nation-wide Ms Sandra lones competition, with five categories. Two of the categories Ms Gail Powell were won by representatives of the University of Newcastle MrTony Schultz (David Stafford and Emma Townsend, a year 5 Bachelor of Ms Clare Nader Architecture student). Highly Commended Professor Terry Wall was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia, for service to the Coal Industry and contributions PromasterTeam, Finance & Property Division to Combustion Engineering, particularly in Coal Science and Mr Bob Richardson to Education, in the 2001 Australia Day Honours List. Ms Susan Farley Graham Searles, Manger Finance Systems. was awarded the 2000 Australian Sports Medal, in January 2001 for his twenty EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE MEDAL year contribution to Little Athletics. In 1997 the Council of the University resolved to esta the Exceptional Service Medal. This Medal may be av.. Vice-Chancellor's Award for General by the Council to recognise exceptional and sustainel Staff Excellence contributions by a staff member, former staff membel In 1998 the Vice-Chancellor's Award for General Staff member of the community towards some aspect of it Excellence Scheme was introduced as a way to recognise and University's activities. reward general staff for outstanding or exceptional service. The Council awarded the Exceptional Service Medal 1 In 2001 a total of eleven nomination were submitted for Ralph Robinson. Dr Robinson began study at the Uni consideration, five for the Individual Award and six for a in 1960,eventually retiring in 1988 as a Senior Lectur, TeamAward_ The committee was impressed with the quality the Department of Philosophy_ During his retirement of the nominations and after careful consideration the Robinson was a part-time Lecturer of Philosophy in tl following awards were made. Open Foundation programs ofthe University. In 1991 years of age, Ralph Robinson returned to full-time wo Individual Awards lead a team of dedicated and caring people as Directc Mrs Eileen O'Donohue Enabling Programs Unit. Dean's Unit Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Ms Dianne Pascoe Learning & Development Unit Information and Education Services Division

Mr Bill McCarthy Maintenance Central Coast Campus

40 The University of Newcastle ACADEMIC PROMOTIONS revising the Disability Action Plan: The following table shows statistics by gender and level for targetting Faculties which are non-traditional for the 2001 Academic StaffPrornotions Round. academic women's participation in employment; and organising the inaugural Human Rights and Social Justice 2001 Level A to Level B Lecture Program to raise awareness of these issues Applied Successful % among thE' University and wider community. Women 9 5 56!j{) The University adopted a new approach to Indigenous Men 9 3 33% employment in 200 I. A major emphasis was placed on Total 18 8 44% building relationships with local Indigenous employment organisations and the wider Indigenous community 2001 Level B to Level C throughout the Hunter region. A new and interactive Applied Successful % Indigenous Cultural Awakening training program was developed and conducted monthly using Indigenous Women 10 6 60% community elders as co-facilitators. Regular meetings with Men 23 11 48% managers of Faculties and Divisions were conducted to Total 33 17 52% encourage targeting of vacancies, and to promote and influence the acceptance of other work placement training 2001 Level C to Level D and short term / casual work opportunities for Indigenous Applied Successful % people. At March 2001,the UniverSity had 31 Indigenous staff, representing 1.B% of all staff in ongOing positions or in Women 6 3 50% contracts of more than six months. A further four Aboriginal 15 9 60% ( len staff have been employed casually for four days a week as : atal 21 12 57% Gardeners since February 2001, and an Administrative Assistant has been employed full-time on a casual basis since 2001 Level D to Level E January 2001. These staff have not been counted in the employment figures. Short term work opportunities (similar Applied Successful % to labour hire agencies) have been negotiated with IPA Women 0 0 Personnel, Yarnteen and the HRM Branch. Some areas have Men 0 0 taken up this opportunity, for example, in Student Services: Total 0 0 where a student was employed for a period of nine months on a full-time basis. Brochures are currently being designed 2001 Total to promote opportunities for short term work opportunities d for Indigenous people more widely to managers across the ______Appli",,_ Successful % ------University, and to Indigenous people in the wider community. Women 25 14 56% Men 47 23 49% EEO statistics for 2001 show positive redistributive effects in Total 72 37 51% some data from the previous year's report. In particular: the proportion of externally advertised academic EQ1JAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY vacancies filled by women increased from 32% to 39% women's representation as general staff in the most The Equity and Diversity Unit provides leadership in policy senior classification of HEW Level 10 and above advice and development on matters with implications for increased from 31 % to 47% _arf and student equity. the proportion of Indigenous academic staff employed Efforts were made during 2001 to continue to consult and in full time ongoing appointments increased from 14% :he collaborate with Faculties in addressing under-representation to 43% of employment equity target groups, and to determine the proportion of Indigenous general staff employed in full employment equity strategies. tailored to the specific needs time ongoing appointments increased from 39% to 68% of each Faculty and congruent with the direction of the academic women's rate of application for internal University's Institutional Strategic Plan. research grants increased from 16% to 28%. The success rate for academic women applying for internal grants Efforts have been made during the year towards establishing increased from 10% to 27%. a higher profile for equity through developing an Equity and Diversity web page and an informational brochure, Statistics relating to women's participation are produced incorporating equity issues into staff training and automatically from the University's human resource development programs, and monitoring human resource management system. Information about other EEO target management policies and practices to ensure equitable and groups (other than women) is based on data collected consistent application in the workplace. through a voluntary survey and not a censns of staff. Because of this, information relating to the participation of Other specific priorities actioned in 2001 included: these groups should be used only as an approximate increasing the proportion of Indigenous Australian staff indication of employment at the University of people from in ongOing, contract and casual employment, and in other equity groups. Statistics are at 31 March 2001. trainees hips and cadetships; • completing a cultural sensitivity project to explain basic etiquette and protocols in dealing with people from other countries;

Annual Report 2001 41 The University of Newcastle - 2000 (Reference Date 31 Marc 1. Level (Gene. Table 1.1 Staff Numbers by Level

Actual Number Number Counted Pl'Up!!' Pl'opk ["rolll Whosl' l{acial, Ethnic, Lmguagl' 1', Aboriginal and Ethllo- First Spokell P('opk & R('ligious as a Child " Salary 8;111<1 Total Torn's Slr

L{'veI2 $26.750 $28.158 65 46 27 38 2 3

L('v('13 $28.158 $32.382 180 142 50 130 6 9 6 15

Level 4 $32.382 $35.197 227 194 47 180 4 13 12 7

Level 5 $35.197 $40.830 236 193 74 162 3 19 16 11

Level 6 $40.830 $45.053 190 157 76 114 13 16 14

Level 7 $45.053 $50.684 147 136 56 91 13 10 8

Level 8 $50.684 $59,132 95 88 48 47 0 7 5 6

Level 9 $59,132 $63.355 48 44 30 18 0 4 4 2

Level 10 $63.355 38 37 20 18 0 4 0 3 and above

TOTAL 1,233 1,040 432 801 17 85 71 69

The Univesity of Newcastle - 2000 (Reference Date 31 March 1. Level (Academi Table 1.1 Staff Numbers by Level Actual Number Number Counted People People from Whose Racial, Ethnic, Language Peo Aboriginal and Ethno- First Spoken ar; People & Religious as a Child Re Salary Band Total Torres Strait Minority was not People with Adj Level $ From $To Staff Respondents Men Women Islanders Groups English a Disability "' Level A $35,446 $48,102 130 92 74 56 5 28 24 8

Level B $50.635 $60,130 299 246 176 123 5 60 48 14

Level C $62.027 $71.523 179 155 129 50 0 43 27 18

Level D $74.687 $82.281 78 69 66 12 2 18 15 3

Level E $96.207 $96.207 86 80 69 17 2 11 8 4

". -- -- ...... " ------TOTAL 772 642 514 258 14 160 122 47 .--...... " " .. ""." "----.

42 The University of Newcastle NewStat-Industry is a new arm that has active consultancies OUR WIDER COMMUNITY with industries in the Hunter region. undertaking activities The Universitys Institutional Strategic Plan (or /999- such as experilnental design, data analysis, optimisation and 2003 includes the raJ/owing goals: process improvement. 1 Contribute to Australian and global community enrichment through regional, national and Industry Partnership with Baptist intenJationai partnerships Community Services with !ility 2. Promote the Hunter and Central Coast region and the Through the industry partnership between the University 'ing significance of our contribution to the region and Baptist Community Services (NSW and ACT). research rlerlt 3 Strengthen links with the community to achieve urban has been established as a focus at Pacific Care - a Transition rk and economic renewal in the region Care Unit for Aged People. This unit is a project of the Hunter Area Health Service and Baptist Community Services. The research examines the effectiveness of the Transitions THE UNIVERSITY'S INVOLVEMENT IN Unit with a view to standardising this care delivery model. THE COMMUNITY Another such unit has commenced at Morling Lodge in the Monitoring and calculation of the Universities ACT and similar research is being carried out. Admission Index Support from the Legal Profession Associate Professor Brailey Sims was actively involved in the NSW·VCC's Technical Committee on Scaling, responsible for Throughout 2001. the Faculty of Law continued to receive monitoring and calculating the Universities Admission Index. generous support from the legal profession. Seventy eight This was a particularly trying year, with much research and students undertook placements at fifty seven legal firms located in Newcastle, Sydney, the Hunter region and the Central Coast. ,&I~nning to be done, due to the changed HSC and the .lcertainty of its effect on the UAI. Dean of law Appointed as law USC UniStudi Program Reform Commisioner AlProf Brailey Sims again coordinated the University's HSC­ Professor Anne Finlay Dean of the Faculty was appointed as a UniStudi program, which offered highly successful and Commissioner at the Australian Law Reform Commission in popular tuition classes in Chemistry, Standard English, Sydney. commencing in November 2001. ProfessorTed Advanced English,Mathematics,Extension 1 Mathematics, Wright, undertook the duties of Acting Dean and was later Extension 2 Mathematics. and Physics to assist local year 12 appointed as Head of School in the School of Law students to reach their full potential in the HSC. Over 80 commenCing 1 January 2002. students were involved_ Visiting Artist to the City of Shijida, Japan SMART (Science Mathematics and Real A member of staff of the School of Fine Art, Allan Chawner, Technology) Program was invited to exhibit his work in Shiida Japan as a Visiting By any measure. 2001 was an enormously successful year for Artist to the City. the SMART program_ The program, which receives sponsorship from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Meteorology Forecasts for the 2001 Masters Games TUNRA. Wick ham Self Storage. Coal and Allied Pty Ltd. has Martin Babakhan, from the School of Behavioural Sciences, 'ith acquired an excellent and increasingly widespread provided the meteorology forecasts for the 2001 Masters ity reputation for delivering appealing, high quality, relevant and Games in Newcastle. He was also invited by the Sustainable affordable Science and Technology shows, workshops and Energy Development Authority to be the main speaker on m!1 -Aaining sessions. Schools and public libraries in the greater global warming effects on water management for NSW at ( 't,. !~unter area were again the most frequent venue for SMART SEDA forums through the state. shows. "Sounds Good" was the title of the major new S&T show for 2001. This show focused on the physical, biological Department of Drama and Freewheels Theatre and human aspects of sound, music and hearing. The result Co~pany Collaboration was a flexible multi-layered presentation that proved popular The Department of Drama and the FreewheelsTheatre with audiences ranging from kindergarten students to adults Company announced an industry partnership that is with estimated audiences totalling i9,000. believed to be unique in Australia. The new arrangement began with a joint production of Ray Lawlers' classic play Colin Doyle Memorial Prize The Summer of the Seventeenth DolL Drama students were The Colin Doyle Memorial Prize is a special Mathematics able to work as performers alongside professional actors, as Examination offered to Year 11 students in the Hunter well as backstage with technicians from both Freewheels region. The organisation, examination and marking of the and Newcastle's Civic Theatre. paper is done by two members of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Work Integrated Learning Initiative In 2001 the Department of Leisure and Tourism Studies Statistics Consultancy furthered the development of its Work Integrated Learning Professor Kerrie Mengersen is a new Director of NewStat, a (WIL) initiative, which provides a valuable conduit to statistical consulting service which has been reinvigorated. industry partners in the region. A number of new NewStat comprises a team of qualified statisticians with partnerships have been forged between the Department and diverse skills and industry experience. It has two main aims: leisure service industries including new links with several to support University of Newcastle researchers with local government areas. In 2001. over 150 students research design and data analysis, and to service the business contributed a total of approximately 14,000 student hours and industry community through TUNRA. through Work Integrated Learning placements.

Annual Report 2001 43 High Growth/High Crime Analysis Biotechnology Partnerships with NSW Cor Or Diane Bull.School of Behavioural Sciences, completed a Tilt, Rt'produ("1 iw S("i('llct, group 1I,IV(' st'("un'd AI{C fl high growth/high crime deployment analysis for the NSW initial!' ("oJiaiJo .. ,l!iv(' n'st'arcll with Iwo bio(t'cilllolog' Police Service which involved over 700 police officers cOlllp,lIli('s wilhin NSW.Jurox and Cradiport'. \Vill!.Iu (November. 2001 - January. 2002). ill"{' w.,illg of the applications for this t~'chl involving all schools with over 800 students assessed, and would UP sex sel(;'ction ill, for example. thE' cattle indL' completed a review on the "Mentoring in Secondary schools" through tllf' spparatioJl of X- ,md Y. iJearing sperlllatozl program. This involved the NSW Department of Education, TAFE. and other agencies and was funded for three years by Kellog'sAustralia ($70,000) and others. Schools liaison The Development Unit coordinated the- anllual Se ha Contract to Evaluate Flight Simulator Devices Day for the University on 5 July 2001. Ninety schoa including 4,760 students and 79 careers advisers attE Associate Professor Peter Pfister and Mr.Alan Ulmer from Courses and Careers Information Evenings were he I, Aviation were awarded a CASA contract to evaluate training week 3 to 7 September 2001. effectiveness of PC flight simulator devices.Associate Professor Pfister was also awarded a Research Scholarship The University provided 174 Awards for Academic from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to fund a PhD Excellence to students in 93 schools in the Universit student to work on human factors issues with ground crews catchment area in 2001. at airports. This project is also supported by Qantas.

Joint Projects with Council and Industry Award for Outstanding Collaboration in Education and Training The Department of Design has worked closely with a number of industrial partners, most notably The Steel River The University received the (BHERT) Business HighE Corporation, BHP and Newcastle City Council, initiating and Education Round Table award for "Outstanding Colla developing projects in environmental design, archaeology in Education andTraining".This award was made for and heritage and urban planning. The recent Urban Summit between the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Child provides the arena to present to the public the work we are the University, which led to the establishment of Rer undertaking with NCC on developing a Virtual Reality model College as a centre for research and training in the el of the city of Newcastle. of students with sensory disabilities.

The Department of Leisure and Tourism Studies continued to Memorandum of Understanding with the ( support creative collaborations with public and private Coast Area Health Service organisations such as a two-year traineeship with Port The University and the Central Coast Area Health Ser Step hens Council established for a student enrolled in the executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) a Bachelor of Social Science (Recreation and Tourism). Gosford Hospital on 10 April 2001. The MOU further consolidates and extends the close links between thE Central Coast Regional Development Corporation University and the Central Coast Area Health Service. New offices on campus for the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation were opened in February Industry Alliance to Ensure Quality of highlighting the Central Coast Campus' strengthening Nursing Programs community links. The new building houses not only the In order to ensure a quality program of offerings, whic Central Coast Regional Development Corporation but also equip graduates to apply for authorisation as Nursing offices for Austrade and the Central Coast Area Consultative Practitioners, a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector Allia Committee. A business incubator initiative within the formed and agreed to plan and conduct the Master of building offers further opportunities for the campus to link (Nurse Practitioner) degree. Members of the Alliance iJ with its community. Faculty of Health, Schools of Nursing and MidWifery, Bi{ Sciences, and Health Sciences (University of Newcastle) Central Coast Conununity Environmental Network Hunter Area Health The Central Coast Community Environment Network's centre opened at the Central Coast Campus in 2001.This vital link New England Area Health Service between the teaching and research activities of the School of John Hunter Hospital Science and Technology and the broad community interested NSW College of Nursing in environmental matters in the region provides for a co­ funded Ph.D. project along with a student skills program. The This alliance is the first of its kind in Australia. opening of the centre is indicative of the commitment by the partners to the University's goal of contributing to Australian Public Forum on Isiam, the West, the War and global community enrichment. Academics from the Departments of History and Sod and Anthropology, with an invited expert from the UJ of Sydney, held a well-attended Public Forum on Is/m West, the War at Newcastle City Hall onThursday 22 November,2001. 44 The University of Newcastle rues Regional Cultural Tourism Plan for the Maitland The Alumni body recognised the achievements of Or John Gullotta through the awarding of the inaugural Sydney Ig to and Dungog Districts Alumni Medal at a cocktail party at Parliament House. Members of the Department of Leisure and Tourism Studies, Convocation presented the Newton-John Award for hey in association with the Faculty's Cultural Industries and innovation and creativity to Ms Helene O'NeiIJ and the Practices Research Centre (CIPS) , carried out a major Convocation Medal for Professional Excellence to Dr Chris als. research consultancy for the Commonwealth Department of Rawlings at the Convocation Annual Dinner held in March. Transport and Regional Services in producing a community­ Mr Philip Miller, the founding Chairman of the Sydney )y based, regional Cultural Tourism Plan for the Maitland and Alumni Committee. was also recognised for his contribution :tive Dungog Districts. New South Wales. towards the graduate body at the last Sydney Alumni function of the year. y Faculty of Arts and Social Science Publishing HEAT In 2001 the Faculty orAfts and Social Science assumed Central Coast Campus Alunurli Chapter responsibility for publishing HEAT. a literary magazine in Signalling its growing maturity the Central Coast Campus book form renowned for its publication of creative and established an alumni chapter during the year. A steering interpretive writing by Australian and overseas authors. committee drawn from willing graduates met throughout isit the year to explore ways in which graduates and the campus University of Newcastle Archives could combine their efforts to achieve rewarding outcomes. l. The University of Newcastle Archives now houses and Their efforts were rewarded through a highly successful :he manages a range of historical Hunter Area Health Service reunion barbecue in September that attracted a broad records, gaining NSW State Records Authority funding to spectrum of graduates including some from the campus' accommodate them. early days. The committee is currently updating the graduate l database and planning next year's functions . If, • boriginal artefacts from the Haslam Collection in Archives were loaned to to the Newcastle Regional Museum, for an PUBLIC LECTURE PROGRAMS extended exhibition period. The Morpeth Lecture Student Work Placements In partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, the The Development Unit co-ordinated in partnership with three University presented the Morpeth Lecture, with Professor :ion Vocational Education Networks student placements for senior Larissa Behrendt speaking at the Conservatorium of Music. ink high school students studying Business Administration or .nd Information Technology. Staff across service Divisions and The Hunter Lecture Faculties participated to make this a very successful program. The UniverSity in partnership with Newcastle City Council :ion sponsored the second Hunter Lecture, held at the Civic Vice-Chancellor's Industry & Theatre, Newcastle. Guest speaker, Philip Adams, enthralled Community Luncheons the near capacity crowd. ral 2001 saw eight luncheons organised by the Development Unit in conjunction with the participating faculties. The HONORARY DEGREES luncheons are aimed at facilitating faculty and a targeted The Council conferred Honorary Degrees on the following industry coming together to discuss priorities, issues, people during 2001: projects and opportunities for partnerships. The themes Mr John Doyle, Doctor of Letters addressed at these luncheons were - E-commerce and Web ~esign, Urban Water Management, the Upper Hunter, Ms Cindy Luken, Master of Science .ultural Industries, Central Coast Business, Biotechnology, Ms Gillian Gale, Doctor of Education Indigenous Issues and Architecture. Professor John Hamilton, Doctor of Medicine Cr. Eric Richardson, Master of Arts mid ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Mr George Lewin, Doctor of Engineering Alumni Nas Emeritus Professor Ken Dutton, Doctor of Letters ing In 2001, Alumni Chapter events focussed on supporting the le: Faculties and promoting the University or the Hunter region ical in general. Initiatives included a cocktail party hosted by Justice Kevin Lindgren, a Federal Court judge and graduate of Newcastle, at which final year Law students, Law alumni and members of the Faculty met partners of Sydney law finns. Mr Gerry Collins, anABC Sports Broadcaster and alumnus, addressed a Brisbane Alumni event followed by a wine tasting of Hunter Valley wines. The Sydney CBD Alumni Business Network was launched and its members supported the launch of the Graduate School of Business presence in Sydney held later in the year. Record numbers attended the Canberra Alumni Chapter annual cocktail party which was held at the National Gallery of Australia. Dr Brian Kennecfy. Director of y the NGA, addressed the group and guests enjoyed an exclusive iity viewing of the Monet andJapan exhibition. e

Annual Report 2001 45 L FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The University is subject to thE' Frel?ciom of Information Act 1989 (NSW). Procedures are ill place to enable anyone wish obtain information to do so and the emphasis is on the facilita! ion of access to documents, wherever possible.

The following statistical tables show the number of applications dealt with by the University in the 200 I calendar year, cOlllpared with the 2000 and 1999 calendar years. The timE' taken to process these applications is also shown.

Applications Personal Non-Personal

1999 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

[) 0 0 Brought forward 0 0

0 0 New 9 2 5 0 Granted in full 2 5 0 0 0 Granted in part 5 2 0 0

0 0 Refused 0 0 0 0 Reviews Finalised 0 0 0 0 0 Fees Received $242 $87.20 $90 $130 0

Processing Time Personal Non-Personal

2000 2001 1999 2000 2001 1999 ------.-- .. ... - - --~------.- --~. - . _ 0 0-10 Hours 4 2 3 1 0 0 Il·20 Hours 3 1 0 0 21-40 Hours 0 0 TOTAL 8 3 5 1 0

There were: no. internal reviews, no appeals to the Administrative Decisions Tribunal, no requests for amendment of pe records. and no requests for notation of personal records.

Wherever possible. the University continues to provide information to persons making enquiries, without a formal apI= under the Freedom of Information Act.

46 The University of Newcastle SUPPORT AND FACILITATION The three-year Budget is prepared in the context of the forward view of the UniverSity's strategies and directions TlIe Unjversi~y's Institutional Strategic Plan [or /999- as incorporated in its StrategiC Plan. 2003 includes the [ollowing goals: The University seeks to maintain its research growth Facilitate tlIe Universi(y's research. teaching and service impetus. which is supported through the process of activities of the academic enterprise by the pro\lisiol1 of distrihuting research infrastructure funding to Faculties admhlistrative services of the highest order predominately on the basis of performance. L Develop an appropllate{y wide funding base to ensure A Strategic Initiatives Fund is maintained to provide seed t/le Universi(y achieves its goals funding for new academic and administrative initiatives. 2 Ensure that resource aJ/ocation processes are transparent and are aligned with the strategic plan Principles 3 Develop and maintain high quaJityappropriate The Council has resolved that the UniverSity's budget physical infrastructure that is enVironmentally formulation activities should be informed by the sensitive and cost effective following considerations: 4 Enhance teaching, learning. research and The UniverSity should maintain a policy of achieving a administration through strategic management of balanced Operating Fund. information, both scholarly and administrative The University should maintain a reasonable level of 5 Achieve strategiC and competitive advantage by reserve funds. integrating information technology and Where appropriate, the Budget should be presented in telecommunications opportunities into aJ/ aspects of the form of programs and activities so that outcomes and the University's planning and core activities performance can be assessed from year to year. Financial responsibility is devolved to Pro Vice­ tINANCE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Chancellors and Heads of Schools so that, within the Conunonwealth Government Funding Policy context of the overall University poliCies and guidelines, Faculties and Divisions have the opportunity to allocate Commonwealth Government grants are the principal source funds according to their own perception of needs and ofrevenue for the University providing 50.6% priorities, consistent with the University's Strategic Plan. (2000 - 51.1%) of the University's total revenue (excluding The UniverSity should reduce its reliance on government Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) funds). Full funding for operating purposes by increasing revenue audited financial statements for the 20010perating year are from other sources (e.g. fee paying courses, industry, provided in this report. strategic partnerships etc.). DEST Capital Roll·In funding is to be used for capital University Budget Policy purposes only, and is only available for other (non· capital) purposes with the specific approval of the Operating Funds are allocated to all Faculties and Divisions CounciL on the basis of a comprehensive resource allocation model, which was introduced in 1995. The model distributes most The physical fabric ofthe University should be funds to Faculties on a weighted student teaching load basis appropriately maintained. with other Divisions receiving a fixed proportion of the total Provisions for future employee entitlements should be Operating Fund. The model provides predictive information maintained at appropriate levels. that facilitates the formulation of three-year budget plans. The University's policy is to achieve a balanced Operating Achievements emd over that period. The University has allocated $15.393 million over the ion period 200 1 ~ 2004 for the implementation of a Financial Management comprehensive Information Technology Infrastructure ProViding a secure financial framework is essential to enable Plan. The plan has two primary goals: the University to meet the challenges ahead and to achieve 1. To develop best practice, integrated corporate systems to its strategic objectives. To this end, increasing emphasis is provide transparency of process, customer satisfaction, being given to the diversification of income sources, efficiency and operational cost effectiveness. development of more sophisticated costing and pricing Z To provide an Information Technology techniqu~s, linking resource priority planning to the budget Communications Infrastructure which enables the process, incorporating performance based incentives into UniverSity to be successful in its learning, teaching, the budget process and more effective risk management. research, administration and community service. Within this context the financial management of the University is based on the following strategies and policies: During the year the University implemented a range of new administrative systems and interfaces that have Strategies significantly contributed to the improvement in the University's operations. These include a new Student The University's Budget aims to serve the University's Administration system, Bank Draft system, Electronic mission and implement policies and directions as Funds Transfer (EFT) system for creditor payments and determined by the University through the Council, re-engineering of Human Resource - Finance costing and Academic Senate and other University bodies. commitment interfaces. The Budget aims to support the University's approved University wide valuation of buildings and contents for student profile, as negotiated with the Commonwealth insurance and accounting purposes. The total Government, especially in terms of achieving agreed replacement value now exceeds $1 billion. student enrolment and course objectives of the University.

Annual Report 2001 47 Payment Performance

Performance Indicators for 2001 are as follows:

30 Sept .H[ Accounts Payable at: 31 Mar 30Jun $'000 $'000 $'000 $'(

1.773 1.804 1.1 Current 2.183 13 27 Less than 30 days overdue 8 479 Between 30 and 60 days overdue 1.066 1.115 42 Between 60 and 90 days overdue 44 43 51 More than 90 days overdue 13 177

3.121 2.403 2.' Total 3.314

30]un 30 Sept 311 Quarter Ended 31 Mar 67.88% 69., Percentage of accounts paid on time 67.45% 67.85% $23.30Im $23.S( Total dollar amount of accounts paid on time $23.02Sm $25.397m $34.328m $33.81 Total dollar amount of accounts paid $34.13Sm $37.431m

Investments The University's investment portfolio in 2001 consisted of the following managed funds: Macquarie "Investment Management Ltd Macquarie Treasury "Plus" Fund Macquarie Balanced Growth Fund Citigroup Asset Management Australia Citigroup Diversified Trust

In addition. the University holds capital guaranteed redeemable shares (maturity date 31 December 2006) and another relatively small parcel of bequeathed investments with a market value of $2.91m at 31 December 2001.

The following chart indicates managed fund returns for the year compared to the New South Wales Treasury Corporation benchmarks: General Funds Special Funds Return on Investtl $'000 $'000 .. ------~ .. --~------~--~- .----_.__ .__ .

Macquarie Treasury Plus Fund 7,516

Macquarie Balanced Growth Fund 15,341

Ci~iWo~'p'_~sset ManagementAustralia Ltd 20,832

Ilenc)JOl·rl<=i'<'S'!!rea,;llt')'(;<>9""""ti°I1 .....

Cash Facility (General Funds)

Balanced Facility (Special Funds)

General Recurrent Fund - Operating Budget For the year ended 31 December 2002 (at December 2001 cost levels).

Bu $ Income

48 The University of Newcastle Coounonwealth Government Grant 153,578 Part of the above Information Technology Infrastructure NSW State Government Grant 987 Development Plan has involved the implementation of a new Student Information System (NUSTAR) to replace the locally Other Income 26.480 developed legacy system. This system became operational in 181.045 mid 2001 and has provided the basis for substantial automation of student administration processes. Continued Expenditure redevelopment of the University's communications. teaching Faculties 100,352 and web infrastructure occurred with major commitments to computer teaching facilities and laboratories and Divisions 51.728 implementation of voice over IP for long distance calls. Central Overheads 35,573 187,653 The efficient management and security of computer accounts and access to the University's networks was Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year (6,608) significantly improved with the implementation of a Accumulated Surplus/(Deficit) Computer Account Management System. including a central at 1 January 2002 8,381 authentication database and an LDAP directory which will enable computer users to use the same user name and Accumulated Surplus/(Deficit) password across a wide range of applications. at 31 December 2002 1,773 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE General Recurrent Fund - Operating Grant Major Building Projects Completed During 2001 .atl0mparison of actual and budgeted income and expenditure Life Sciences Building _r the year ended 31 December 2001. This project comprised the construction of a new teaching and research facility built with physical links to the Actual Budget Biological Sciences and Medicine buildings on the Callaghan $'000 $'000 campus. The project was completed in early 2001 at a cost Income of $17.4M. Commonwealth Government Grant 152,837 148,933 Student Residential Accommodation NSW State Government Grant 938 938 This project comprised 96 studio suites comprising 186 bed Other Income 24,218 23,604 places, and was completed in time for semester 1 occupancy 177,993 173,475 in February 2001. Total project cost was $1O.2M.

Expenditure Engineering Building Extension Faculties 103,127 104,835 An extension to Engineering BUilding EF, which comprised Divisions 48,109 48,410 teaching and research space, was completed in February 2001. at a cost of $1.5M, Central Overheads 30,055 29,847 181,291 183,092 Multi Level carpark Facility A 400 space multi level Carpark was constructed on the site Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year (3,298) (9,619) of an existing on grade carpark, completed in August 2001 at ~Jccumu1ated Surp1us/(Deficit) a cost of $3, 7M. i~, 1 January 2001 11,679 11,679 Accumulated Surplus/(Deficit) Capital Projects In Progress And In Planning! at 31 December 2001 8,381 2,062 ...... " .... ".""..... Design Stages Hunter Building Refurbishment This is a major refurbishment of an existing teaching IT Infrastructure Development PIan building. Work commenced in 2000 and continues in stages The University has allocated $26.226 million over the period as the ongOing utilisation of the building for teaching and 2000 - 2005 for the implementation of a comprehensive research purposes permits. Information Technology Infrastructure Development Plan. The Plan has two primary goals: Language Centre Extension 1. To develop integrated administrative. financial, and human Work commenced on the planning of a major extension of resource management systems in line with best practice this building in 2000. This project has since been deferred. to ensure transparency of process, customer satisfaction, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operation. Aboriginal and Ton-cs Strait Islander Multi 2. To provide an Information Technology Communications Purpose Centre Infrastructure which allows the University to be This project provides for the construction of a multi purpose outstandingly successful in its learning, teaching, centre containing teaching, office and other spaces. research, administration and community service. Construction commenced in 2001 and the building is due for completion in March 2002.

Annual Report 2001 49 Information and Communication Technology Building Doyle, Mr PNer Plarming commenced in 2001 for the construction of an Estate of the late Or Barbara Grahame Information and Communication Technology building to Estate or t he late Mary Patricia Ann Rankill ...... I1 meet the needs of teaching and research in information and Estate of the la le Nellie Knight. .7: communication technology. Forsythes ...... , ... . RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE Godfn."y Pembroke Financial Consultants ...... The University has continued an ongoing risk management Govind, Dr. Jayantilal . 11 program which involves the identification and assessment of Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Ply Limited .. , ..... the University's risk exposure and strategies for appropriate Hendry. Dr. Peter .... management. The broad objectives of the risk management Hunter Economic Development Corporation. 1: program are to achieve improved occupational health and safety standards for students, staff and visitors, and recurrent Hunter Water Corporation Ltd ...... savings in relation to maintenance of operations and Industrial Automation Services Pty Ltd ...... insurance costs, including workers' compensation. The Institution or Surveyors NSW ...... , .. ! UniverSity also identifies perceived risks and encourages the Kellerman, E/Prof Geoffrey Milton, ...... , ...... adoption of risk management plans to promote safety in the UniverSity community. Kelly, Dr. Brian ...... ,' ...... , Kiriwina Investment Group ...... 7! During 2001 the program concentrated on reviewing risk KPMG ...... assessment within the Faculties and Divisions. Risk Lawler Partners ., .... , ...... , ... 3; Management plans were undertaken in a number of departments which have assisted in the safe functioning of Leong. Mr Peter ...... , ...... , ...... , ... . specific practical activities. A complete valuation of the Lower Hunter CFS ME Fund Raising Association ...... University's Buildings, Plant and Equipment was undertaken Macquarie Manufacturing Pty Ltd .. , ...... for accounting and insurance purposes. McCosker Partners Pty Ltd ...... , .. , ...... ,. 2, During the year the University had in place Mohamed, Dato Esa , ...... , ...... , ...... ,." .. comprehensive insurance poliCies in relation to Industrial Mr & Mrs Nick & Helen Tarsh ...... 11 Special Risk (including machinery breakdown), Newcastle Hunter Valley CPAAustralia ...... , ...... Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers, Motor Newcastle Master Builders Association ...... , ' Vehicle, Personal Accident (including TraveI) , Goods in Transit, Marine and Workers' Compensation. Newcastle Port Corporation ...... ,' 1 Offler,A/Prof Robin ...... , ...... " .. ,. ! DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED FOR Pavel Investments Pty Ltd ., ...... ~ THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2001 Pickles, Mr Geoffrey lames ...... : The University is indebted to those organisations and Prof. & Dr J & D Keats ...... 4 individuals that make donations. Such funds play an R Hall & Son P/1...... important role in the ongOing activities of the UniverSity. Rose,A/Prof Raymond lames ...... ! The University is most appreciative of the support that it Sawyers ~ Miller, Mrs loan ...... , ...... now acknowledges and is pleased to note that an increaSing Sherwood DeSign ...... ; number of members of the public are providing support by Thomas Simpson & Masters PIL ...... 1 way of bequest. Titian Light Pty Ltd ...... 181 The following list includes donations to the University during TurnbuU Hill Lawyers ...... ; 2001. Many donations have been made to the University that White. ProfSaxon William ...... , .. : are not reported because of the donor's wish to remain Wickham Self Storage ...... : anonymous. Only donations of $1,000.00 and over are reported below, with the permission of the donor. The Wyong Shire Council ...... : UniverSity wishes to thank all the donors during the past year. Donations-in-kind During 2001 Donations During 2001 ...... $ IESD - Information Resources Program Adarnstown Lions Club ...... 1.000 The Late Mrs Marion Faulkner and Mrs Barbara ShafJ Bal Foundation ...... 2,000 Scholey·Upfold Family and Business Archive, 1827+ Introduction and Inventory on Web at: Bogan,Mr Laurie ...... 5,000 www.library.newcastle.edu.au/archives/scholey_upJ Bogduk, Praf Nikolai ...... 30,079 index.htm Busby, Ms Laurie ...... 26,105 The Late Barbara Curthoys Central Coast Campus Union ...... 2,000 Research archive of the late Barbara Curthoys: Newc left-Wing and women's history Coal & Allied Operations Pty Ltd ...... 1,000 Community Audit Services Inc ...... 1,500 Delta Electricity Development Group ...... 5,050

50 The University of Newcastle Q!lALITY ASSURANCE Has taken on a stewardship role with respect to the natural environment. The Universi~y's Institutional Strategic Plan [or 1999- Intends to work with other institutions in pursuit of 2003 includes the following goals: its goals. 1 Demonstrate continuous improvement in all programs Pursues excellence in all it does. offered, services provided and activities undertaken Has the ambition to remain Australia's most 2 Ensure that all staff and representative student comprehensive university outside metropolitan Australia. associations are informed of and encouraged to participate in strategic planning and quality The ISP provides some targets which are indicative of some management processes of the main ambitions and concerns of the University. 3 Refine quality assurance mechanisms in response to the diverse and changing needs of the University and The ISP also documents responsibilities of the senior its community executive. and performance indicators to monitor progress in achievement of goals. These elements close the loop on a STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS cycle of planning. implementing, monitoring. reflecting and improving - the necessary elements of organisational learning. Institutional Strategic PIan 2002 management. continuous improvement and quality assurance. Arising from the External Review of the University's Organisational Structure and Administrative Arrangements Key Drivers of the University's Directions conducted in 2000, the University has begun the process or and Activities redrafting the Institutional Strategic Plan for 2003 and beyond. The review called for a greater alignment of the The Institutional Strategic Plan is primarily intended to be the ~an and resource allocation. The University is well down principal driving force of the directions followed by the ~e track of arriving at a more focused plan that links University and the activities in which it engages. It seeks to resources to strategic priorities. Some of the changes that resolve the many complementary and conflicting forces in an have arisen out of the developing plan are reflected in the institution, so that the direction of best fit is approximated to new management structure noted in Management and bring optimal benefits to the institution as a whole. Structure, University Restructure. Benefits of the Institutional Strategic PIan An Overview of the Institutional Strategic PIan The ISP, now in its fourth iteration is a significant The University of Newcastle's Institutional Strategic Plan achievement. It marks a major shift in the University's view 1999 - 2003 (ISP) is a 47-page document which describes of itself in the world. where it has moved into closer the environment in which the University is operating, its alignment with the needs of its stakeholders and to a defining values, and intentions with respect to carrying out stronger focus on management. The University's progress and its mission over the current five-year period. Some important current successes demonstrate that the change has been information that may be gained from the Plan is as follows: beneficial. While the ISP is more prominent in the minds of the senior executive than of staff generally, and while it is The University - clear that it is not intended to be a blueprint that is rigidly Has high ambitions with respect to research and teaching. adhered to, it is emerging as the fundamental document Recognises the need to anticipate and respond to the guiding the University's evolution. challenges of the external environment. Sees the primary importance of service to the two regions External Reviews of Faculties and Divisions which supply most of its students and many of its External reviews of the Faculties and general Divisions of the partnerships i.e. the Hunter and Central Coast regions of University commenced in 1994,as a major plank in the New South Wales. The University has a detailed University's Quality Assurance program. In the intervening understanding of these regions, and has undertaken many period, all of the University's Faculties and Divisions have initiatives to weave itself into the regional fabric as the had the benefit of external review to assist in their planning major provider of higher education and research services. processes. In 1996, it was decided that the University's Is acting on the major challenge of declining Government program of external reviews would continue on a regular funding, and the need to offset this from other sources, cycle, with each Faculty and Division being reviewed at four­ such as through growth of international education. year intervals. Is grappling with the problem of funding the integration of contemporary information and communications Only one external Faculty review was scheduled for 2001, due to the implementation of the recommendations of the technologies into all of its activities. Review of the University's Organisational Structures and Has a strong commitment to disadvantaged groups Administrative Arrangements. consistE:nt with its location in two socio-economically disadvantaged poputations. A panel comprising Dr Gerry Doan, Dr Margaret Barrett and Is committed to equal opportunity, access and affirmative Professor Barry Conyngham conducted a review of the action, and care for staff and students. Faculty of Music.The panel was impressed with the direction Is pursuing major initiatives with respect to Aboriginal the Faculty was taking to complement the University's and Torres Strait Islander education and research, and strategic plan. Areas which received special mention were promotion of ethnic and cultural diversity. the Research Higher Degrees programs and programs in Church Music and Music Technology. Upholds traditional university values such as freedom of enquiry and expression, and the creation and development of new knowledge in a lively and innovative environment.

Annual Report 200 I 51 NEW PROGRAM RESPONDS TO A number of strategies have been developed to ensure that INDUSTRY DEMANDS thE' University's EA PS is supported across the institution. These indude: In acknowledgment of the University's quality assurance goal of demonstrating continuous improvement in all programs Regular Faculty reviews and meetings to affirm the offered, services provided and activities undertaken. the commitment of academic and technical staff to cultural Central Coast Campus has received accreditation at the and linguistic sensitivity in course design and delivery. professional level for its innovative Bachelor of Applied Curriculum review procedures and external professiona Information Technology (B.AppIT) degree. Combining both accrediting bodies to actively ensure that reference TAFE and University delivered subjects the degree offers materials are drawn from a range of appropriate cultural students a unique blend of IT theory. Graduates benefit backgrounds; material relating toAustralia's multicultura through gaining professional industry accreditation that experience is included in courses and programs offered enhances their employability. by Faculties; and site visits and studies are undertaken in settings involving diverse cultural backgrounds. INTER LIBRARY LOAN NATIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY The University's Language Centre provides a range of services. including: The library participated in a national benchmarking study ESL materials for people from non·English speaking and customer satisfaction survey for Inter Library Loan.This background(NESB), including students and staff, and resulted in' a 96% customer satisfaction rate, and a ranking of members of the local community: No 1 nationally for Newcastle of all University Libraries in timely and cost efficient supply. Academic English and Study Skills courses; Assistance to individuals in writing assignments The library was ranked 7th nationally for contribution of (international students and Australian students from NESBl records to Kinetica, the national bibliographic database Access to a list of staff members who can assist students which enables access to the library collections of Australia. and staff requiring assistance from interpreters; This ranking was ahead of all other universities, and Assistance for international students to develop skills in immediately behind the National and State Libraries. professional and workplace language prior to their placement in clinical areas (in conjunction with the STUDENT FEEDBACK School of Nursing and Midwifery). The University developed online course evaluations for implementation in 2002.This will provide an online Staff are trained to recognise and be sensitive to cultural and method of creating and delivering Student Evaluations of linguistic diversity through staff induction and ongoing Teaching (SET) and Student Evaluations of Subject (SES) training programs. Both major Enterprise Agreements for surveys which are vital to quality improvements. With the 2001 have clauses of commitment to EEO including increasing prevalence of online courses particularly at the reference to cultural diversity, A move to Managing for postgraduate level this will be an important quality Performance in 2002 includes mandatory supervisor trainin~ assurance tool for University. which includes elements of cultural awareness and equity.

ETHNIC AFFAIRS PRIORITY STATEMENT The University population is drawn from the local, national and international community and in 2001 consisted of: The University of Newcastle, through its Ethnic Affairs Priority 2,199 students from non-English speaking backgrounds; Statement (EAPS) , recognises the cultural and linguistic diversity of its internal community, and the wider community 1,716 fee paying overseas students (1,418 inAward it serves. The University is committed to the provision of a Courses); learning and working environment which recognises, values 245 staff from racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious and supports individual differences among a diverse range of minority groups, Australian and international students and staff. CONSUMER RESPONSE The acknowledgment of the multicultural nature of Australian society is reflected in the University's The extent and main features of consumer complaints, commitment to provide: indicating any services improved or changed as a result of complaints or consumer suggestions made. adequate support programs for students and staff with different language and cultural backgrounds; Dean of Students effective awareness programs to increase the knowledge The Dean of Students Unit: of the services and opportunities offered; informs students about policies and procedures; curriculum review that ensures a sensitivity to the multicultural nature of the University's student facilitates communication between students and the population; and academic community; promotion and publicity of its linguistic and monitors the experience of students in the cultural resources. academic environment; identifies the particular needs and areas of concern of students; assists students to resolve their grievances themselves; communicates patterns of general concern to the appropriate University staff,

52 The University of Newcastle III 2001 there were 227 student contacts made with thE' In 2001 the employment trend for first degree graduates Dean of Students. 78 contacts were enquiries or requests for improved from 51.8% in 2000 to 54.0% in 2001. However. of information or explanation. 49 contacts were requests for bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time assistance or advocacy, and 107 contacts were requests for employment. the percentage in rull-time employment support. advice or referral. decreased slightly to 76.9% in 2001.The percentage of graduates undertaking further study also decreased to 16.7% In the course of the year, arising from issues raised by ill 2001. students, the Dean of Students advised the Vice·Chancellor of a number of issues of general concern to students. including: It should also be noted that there was an improvement in The need for the University to develop revised the number of new graduates who were unemployed and procedures for appeal and review of grades. (As a result seeking full time work - this figure dropped from averages of this advice. a working party has developed new appeal above 6% in the second half of the 1990's to 5% in 2000 and and review procedures which have been endorsed by dropped further to 4.6% in 2001.This figure compares very Academic Senate.) favourably with the national average or 6.9%. The need for academic staff to be aware that students are The Course Experience Questionnaire surveys the opinions entitled to be given full information on marks allocated of new graduates about the course that they have recently for assessments. including marks for final examinations. completed. Five facets of the course are examined: (1) the The need for academic staff to be aware that students are quality of teaching; (2) the clarity of goals and standards; (3) entitled to peruse their marked examination scripts to the nature of the assessment; (4) the level of the workload; see how marks have been allocated. and (5) the enhancement of their generic skills. In addition, The need to review security procedures for student on the same scale, the final item seeks an indication of library accounts to prevent malicious interference with respondents' overall levels of satisfaction with their recently accounts e.g. by making spurious reservations in the completed courses. name of another student. The need to provide a more intensive orientation to the The fields of study that performed above the national mean Australian legal system and relationships with the police, for overall satisfaction in the 2001 survey included for international students. architecture, history, geography, philosophy, Asian languages, graphic arts & deSign, music, accounting, marketing, The need to ensure the safety of international studerits economics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, medical within and around the University. radiography, medicine, occupational therapy, speech The need to ensure that conjoint appointees are aware of pathology, mathematics, geology and physicS. With the University poliCies, such as the Disability Policy, and of completion of the 2001 Course Experience Questionnaire, their obligation to work within those policies. the University now has nine years of data available as an The need to consider how certain University policies, input to quality assurance processes such as course reviews. such as the Student Discipline Policy, would operate in the case of students who are studying entirely offshore. Student Feedback All of these issues have been taken up and have either been The first of the "Value" statements in the University's resolved or are under active consideration by the University. Institutional Strategic Plan reads:"The University values its staff and students".The University is committed to providing The Dean of Students provides a detailed annual report to all its students with a world class educational experience. the Academic Senate through the Vice·Chancellor. Student feedback on teaching and learning, and all other aspects of university life that contribute to that experience ,~raduate Destination Survey and Course are part of the quality assurance mechanism for achieving "'llIxperience Questionnaire that objective.

Graduates 1995 ~ 2001 In 1998, the University devised and administered its first Composite Student Questionnaire (CSQ).The CSQ was a " comprehensive instrument, designed to seek student opinion not only on academic matte"rs but on a range of"lifestyle" " issues from campus food outlets, the service provided at the Student Enquiry Counter and the Cashier's booth, to sport Public Sector " EmploymU11t and recreation and physical security. The objective was to 20 dispense with a number of separate questionnaires that were -- Prtv_ Sector being administered by various sections of the University, to f 15 Employment glean what students' thought about their services. 10 Not working, $Geking FT The questionnaires have been refined and administered each work year from 1998.The reports for 1998,1999 and 2000 have been widely circulated. The outcomes pointed out many o aspects of the University that the students were satisfied 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 200G 2(101 with as well as a number of issues that were of concern to students. Faculties and Divisions are required to inform the Major Destinations Of University of Newcastle First Degree Academic Senate each year on how they intend to respond to the feedback provide by the CSQ.The results from the The Graduate Destination and Course Experience 2000 administration of the survey show that the overall Questionnaires are conducted annually by the University on behalf of the Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA).

Annual Report 2001 53 satisfaction with course quality for both commencing and continuing students had increased from 1998. In addition, results also show that for both commencing and continuing students ratings for many of the questions concerning course experience improved between 1998 and 2000.

In 2001 the fourth CSQ was conducted. The results of the 200 I CSQ are expected in early 2002.The CSQ is now a regular annual exercise. and in conjunction with the Course Experience Questionnaire, conducted by the Graduate Careers Council ofAustralia, provides useful feedback to the University on the quality of its courses and services to students.

Curriculum Review The Academic Senate is the peak academic decision-making body of the University, and as such has the overall responsibility for quality assurance of the University's academic programs. This responsibility applies to both the initial development of courses and subjects and the regular five yearly reviews of the University's programs. The Academic Senate is assisted in its role in academic planning and quality assurance by the Curriculum Review Committee, which advises on undergraduate courses and subjects, the Coursework Postgraduate Programs Committee, which advises on postgraduate coursework programs, and the Research Higher Degree Committee, which advises on postgraduate research programs.

54 The University of Newcastle GPO BOX 12 SYDNEY NSW 2001

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

To Members of the New South Wales Parliament

Scope

I have audited the accounts of The University of Newcastle for the year ended 31 December 2001. The financial report includes the consolidated financial statements of the consolidated entity comprising the University and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year. The members of the Council of the University are responsible for the financial report consisting of the accompanying statements of fmancial position, statements of fmancial performance and statements of cash flows, together with the notes thereto and the information contained therein. My responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report to Members of the New South Wales Parliament based on my audit as required by sections 27B and 41C(1) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 (the PF&AAct).

My audit has been conducted in accordance with the provisions of the PF&A Act and Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates.

These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with the requirements of the PF&A Act, Accounting Standards, the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the 200 I Reporting Period by Australian Higher Education In~titutions issued pursuant to the Higher Education Funding Act 1988 (Guidelines) and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, in Australia, so as to present a view which is consistent With my understanding of the University's and the consolidated entity's financial position, the results of their operations and their cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit Opinion

In my opinion, the financial report of The University of Newcastle complies with section 41B of the PF&A Act and presents fuirly in accordance with applicable Accouriting Standards, the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Guidelines and other mandatory professional reporting requirements the financial position of the University and the consolidated entity as at 31 December 2001 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended.

f.4< .G-t-m. PKBROWN DIRECTOR OF AUDIT

SYDNEY 16 APRIL 2002 i:\z451\imO i.dOl: Annual Report 2001 55 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOT the year ended 31 December 2001

STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

In accordance with a resolution of the Council of the University of Newcastle and pursuant to Section 41C (IB) and (1 C) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, we state that:

I. The financial reports present a true and fair view of the financial position of the University at 31 December 2001 and the results of its operations and transactions of the University for the year then ended;

2. The financial reports have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the New South Wales Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and the Commonwealth Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the 2001 Reporting Period by Australian Higher Education Institutions;

3. The financial reports have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Consensus views of the Urgent Issues Group and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

4. We are not aware of any c'ircumstances which would r~nder any particulars included in the financial reports to be misleading or inaccurate;

5. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the university will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due; and,

6. The amount of Commonwealth grants expended during the reporting period was for the purposes for which it was granted.

Professor R.S. Holmes Vice-Chancellor & President Ch.ancellor

Dated this 26ili day of March, 2002.

56 The University of Newcastle Statement of Financial Performance for the Year Ended 31 December 2001

Notes Economic Enti~ Parent EntiQ:. 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Revenue from Ordinary Activities 2 263,498 195,524 253,908 187,490 Expenses from Ordinary Activities, excluding borrowing cost expense 3 268,278 204,120 259,460 195,710 Borrowing cost expense 4 103 106 102 105

Net Operating Result (4,883) (8,702) (5,654) (8,325)

Direct credit/debit to asset revaluation reserve 225,023 3,635 225,023 3,635 Total Revenue, Expense and Valuation adjustments 225,023 3,635 225,023 3,635

"DIal Changes in Equity other than those resulting jrom tranactions with owners as owners 220,140 (5,067) 219,369 (4,690)

I I I. I The accompanying notes form part of these financial reports L Annual Report 2001 57 Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2001 Notes Economic Entity Parent Elltitp 2001 2000 2001 20, $'000 $'000 $'000 $'01 Current Assets Cash assets 1.315 56 899 Inventories 190 123

Receivables 8 7,370 5,527 7,117 5,4~ Other financial assets 9 17,784 18,086 13,725 14,1<

Other 10 8,315 8,000 8,238 7,8~

Total Current Assets 34,974 31,792 29,979 27,51

Non-Cu"ent Assets Receivables 8 65,099 43,998 65,099 43,9' Other financial assets 9 43,175 49,076 43,153 49,0 Property, plant & equipment 11 585,293 355,373 585,019 354~ Intangible assets 12 587 511 Other 10 4,096 3,804 4,096 4,5

Total Non-Current Assets 698,250 452,762 697,367 452,0

Total Assets 733,224 484,554 727,346 479,6

Cu"ent Liabilities Payables 11,143 9,324 10,321 8 ' Borrowings 13 1,765 1,1 Provisions 14 8,855 8,241 8,613 8,(

Other 15 8,719 7,510 5,608 4,~

Total Current Liabilities 28,717 26,840 24,542 23,1

Non-Current Liabilities Payables 1,275 1,323 1,275 ~. Borrowings 13 200 Provisions 14 108,312 81,411 108,132 81,

Total Non-Current LiabUities 109,587 82,934 109,407 82,

Total Liabilities 138,304 109,774 133,949 105,

Net Assets 594,920 374,780 593,397 374,

Equity Reserves 16 245,346 20,510 244,805 19. Retained surplus 17 349,574 354,270 348,592 354, Total Equity 594,920 374,780 593,397 374.

58 The University of Newcastle The accompanying notes form part of these financial reports Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2001 Notes Economic Enti!J!. Parent Enti!2, 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Cash Flows From Operating Activities Inflows: Financial Assistance . Commonwealth Governmw 118,137 110,932 118,137 110,932 - NSW Government 938 1,875 938 1,875 Higher Education Contribution Scheme - Student payments 7,407 7,202 7,407 7,202 - Commonwealth payments 43,257 39,368 43,257 39,368 Consultancy and Contract Research 23,428 22,781 18,160 17,102 Scholarships and Prizes 933 490 933 556 Donations and Bequests 868 736 868 783 Fees and Charges 38,097 31,870 35,599 29,598 ;;,);vestment Income 3,251 5,771 3,031 5,556 b,L ther 11,080 6,442 11,038 6,442 Outflows Academic staff salaries (59,314) (56,746) (59,281) (56,746) Academic staff salary related costs (15,720) (14,739) (15,710) (14,739) Non-academic staff salaries (59,203) (56,415) (56,486) (53,261) Non-academic staff salary related costs (15,406) (13,789) (14,748) (13,295) Interest and other finance costs paid (199) (237) (198) (236) Other (72,437) (69,411) (68,854) (65,592)

Net cash provided/used by operating activities 28.1 25,117 16,130 24,091 15,545

Cash Flows From Investing Activities Inflows: Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 2,091 1,836 1,949 1,710 Investments realised 208,420 228,017 208,097 228,017 Outflows: Investments made (201,583) (205,942) (201,373) (205,542) Payments for property, plant & equipment (31,217) (41,516) (30,580) (40,967)

Nf1lh provided/used in investing activities (22,289) (17,605) (21,907) (16,782)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities Inflows: Loans repaid 1,217 907 1,217 907 Outflows: Loans advanced (887) (756) (887) (1,056) Repayment of borrowings (1) (5)

Net cash provided/used by financing activities 329 146 330 (149)

Net increaseJ(decrease) in cash held 3,157 (1,329) 2,514 (1,386)

Cash at beginning of reporting period (533) 796 (1,615) (229) Cash at end of reporting period 28 2,624 (533) 899 (1,615)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial reports

Annual Report 2001 59 Notes to the Financial Reports for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2001

Contents

1 Summary of Accounting Policies

2 Revenue from Ordinary Activities

3 Expenses from Ordinary Activites

4 Borrowing Cost Expense

5 Remuneration of Executives

6 Remuneration of Auditors

7 Payments to Consultants

8 Receivables

9 Other Financial Assets

10 Other Assets

11 Property, Plant & Equipment

12 Intangibles

\3 Borrowings

14 Provisions

15 Other Liabilities

16 Reserves

17 Retained Surplus

18 Superannuation

19 Long Service Leave

20 Annual Leave

21 Contingent Liabilities

22 Joint Venture Entities

23 Controlled Entities

24 Segment Information

25 Commitments for Expenditure

26 Subsequent Events

27 Financial Instruments

28 Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

29 Acquittal of Commonwealth Government Financial Assistance

30 Expenses attributed to functions

60 The University of Newcastle 1. Summary of Accounting Policies

a) Basis of Accounting The financial statements which comprise a general purpose financial report, have been prepared on an historical cost and accrual basis in accordance with the' following: applicable Australian Accounting Standards, the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and the Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2000, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and/or the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views, Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Financial Reports by Australian Higher Education Institutions issued by the Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) (fonnerly known as the Department of Education Training and Youth Affairs (DETY A)).

b) Property Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost, less where applicable, any accumulated depreciation. Land has been independently valued by Global Valuation Services Pty Ltd in 1999. University buildings and infrastructure was revalued by the same valuer in November 2001. All property valuers engaged by the University are registered valuers and members of the Australian Institute of Valuers and Land Economists and have the appropriate technical qualifications and experience.

The following valuation methods were used; - Land - market value for existing use - Educational Purpose and House Properties - written down replacement cost (approximating market value) - Plant and Equipment - written down replacement cost (approximating market value/fair value) O· Infrastructure - written down replacement cost (approximating market value)

Art works have been independently valued in March 2001 by Anne Van Bertouch Galleries.

Rare Books have been expertly valued at 31 October 2000 by applying the standard annual rate of appreciation for rare books. General Collection Libraries have been revalued at 31 October 2000 at written down replacement cost by applying current year average acquisition costs to the number oftitles in the collection, and applying straight line depreciation.

University land is revalued every three years. Buildings, infrastructure, libraries and artworks are normally revalued every five years.

c) Depreciation All non-current assets having a limited useful life are depreciated over their useful lives on a straight line basis reflecting the consumption of their service potential. The following depreciation rates have been applied;- Land Nil Buildings 2.5%-20% Infrastructure 2%- 8.5% Computer Equipment 20% Plant & Equipment 10% .:::tMotor Vehicles 10% Library Collections 20%

Works of Art and Rare Books are anticipated to have indetenninate useful lives. Their service potential has not in any material sense been consumed during the reporting period and therefore no wnount for depreciation has been recognised in respect of them.

d) Employee Entitlements Employee entitlements comprise long service leave, annual leave and superannuation benefits. Long service leave is recognised using the nominal method in respect of services provided by employees. The total liability in respect of employee entitlements has been brought to account in acco~ance with AAS30. The Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2000 requires deferred employee entitlements to be disclosed on the face of the Statement of Financial Performance. The University has not complied with this requirement because including the infonnation on ~e Statement would breach the mandatory fonnat for the report, as detennined by the Department of Education, Science and Training. However, the University has shown the required data by way of note under Superannuation (note 18 (ii)).

Annual Report 2001 61 L 1. Summary or Accounting Policies (cont'd) e) Consolidation Consolidated financial statements are presented for the University and its wholly controlled entities, The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited, UMAT Pty Ltd, the University of Newcastle Sports and Aquatic Centre Limited and GraduateSchoo Pty Ltd. All inter entity transactions and balances have been eliminated.

During 2001 the University of Newcastle Sports and Aquatic Centre Limited merged with the University ofNewcas1le Sports Uni( the purposes of having one body responsible for the administration and provision of sporting facilities on campus. The two bodies merged into a new company known as Newcastle University Sport Inc., with the University ofNewcastlc Sports and Aquatic Cent Ltd being wound up. Newcastle University Sport Inc. is not a controlled entity ofthe University of Newcastle and as such has not included in the consolidated accounts. Only those transactions and balances with the University of Newcastle Sports and Aquatic Centre have been eliminated. f) Work in Progress Capital projects are brought to account at cost as Work In Progress in the relevant category of Non-Current Assets until such time they are completed. g) Intellectual Property Intellectual Property is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on intellectual property using the straight line basis and applying rates which have regard to the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally being 16 years. The us life is assessed annually to ensure that the net written down value does not exceed the recoverable amount. h) Leased Plant and Equipment Payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. i) Financial Instruments Financial instruments give rise to positions that are a financial asset of either the University or its counterparty and a financialliab (or equity instrument) of the other party. For the University these include cash at bank, receivables, investments, creditors and borrowings. In accordance with AAS 33 "Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Instruments" infonnation is disclosed in note 27, in respect the credit risk and interest rate risk of financial instruments. All such amounts are carried in the accounts at net fair value unless otherwise stated. Classes of instruments recorded at cost comprise: -Cash - Receivables Classes of instruments recorded at market value comprise: - Deposits at call - Unlisted shares - Listed shares All financial instruments including revenue, expenses or other cash flows arising from instruments are recognised on an accrual b. j) Inventories

Uncompleted projects are stated at cost less progress billings. Cost includ~s all costs directly related to specific projects. Costs ha· b~en assigned to inventory quantities on hand at balance date using the first in first out basis. Inventories are stated at net realisab value. k) Goods and Services Tax Goods and Services Tax is accounted for on an accruals basis, with returns submitted monthly. All revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST. Receivables, payables and cash flows are recognised on a gross basi

62 The UniverSity of Newcastle 1. Summary of Accounting Policies (cont'd)

J) Investments Funds invested, which are not intended to be consumed or converted to cash within twelve months of 31 December are recorded as noo­ current investments. Non-current investments are recorded at market value, with changes in values recognised as movements in reserve accounts until such amounts are realised. m) Revenue Commonwealth Government Grants (HEFA) excluding HECS and overenrolment monies due, have been recorded as income in the year in which they are received, as they are non-reciprocal in nature. All other material revenue is accounted for on an accrual basis. n) Comparative Figures Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

2. REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Economic Entity Parent Entity 2001 2000 2001 2000 Notes $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Rilue ----~~------~~----~~----~~ Commonwealth Government financial assistance 2.1 117,218 110,177 117,218 110,177 NSW Government financial assistance 2.2 938 938 938 938 Higher Education Contribution Scheme ~ Student contributions 7,407 7,202 7,407 7,202 - Commonwealth payments 42,159 40,529 42,159 40,529 Fees and charges 2.3 40,315 32,330 36,485 30,203 Superannuation - Deferred Government contributions 21,100 (28,626) 21,100 (28,626) - Commonwealth supplementation 562 334 562 334 lnve~entincome 3,251 5,771 3,031 5,556 Consultancy and contract research 2.4 25,367 21,521 19,869 15,983 Other revenue 2.5 ___="-'-5,181 ___-'-":..:.::'- 5,348 __== 5,139 __ --'=-'- 5,194 Total revenue from ordinary activities 263,498 195,524 253,908 187,490

2/1 Commonwealth Government financial assistance (excl. HECS)

Teaching & Learning 29.1 • Operating purposes excluding HECS 103,215 97,433 103,215 97,433 • Teaching hospitals 177 173 177 173 • Capital development pool 779 763 779 763 Austmlian Research Council 29.3 - Large research 3,665 3,222 3,665 3,222 • Strategic Partnerships with Industry 1,023 701 1,023 701 - Research Fellowships 395 319 395 319 - International Researcher Exchange 93 2 93 2 - Research Centres 1,482 1,400 1,482 1,400 • Key Centres 238 429 238 429 - Research Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities 913 529 913 529 - Indigenous Researchers' Development 44 21 44 21 DETYA 29.2 • Infrastructure· Block Grants 2,197 2,215 2,197 2,215 • Small Research 719 733 719 733 • Australian Postgraduate Awards 2,011 1,873 2,011 1,873 • International Postgraduate Research Scholarships 267 364 267 364 117,218 110,177 117,218 110,177

Annual Report 2001 63 2.2 NSW Government financial assistance Economic Elltitv Parent Emit 2001 2000 2001 $'000 $'000 $'000 $ Grant for non-tertiary music activity - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Revenue received in this period 469 469 469 Revenue to be received in future period 469 469 469 938 938 938

2.3 Fees and Charges

Course & conference fees 4,252 2,706 4,252 2 Course materials 1,134 1,185 1,134 Fee paying overseas students 17, III 14,593 17, III 14 Fee paying non-overseas postgraduate students 4,830 4,618 4,830 4 Fee paying on-line students 728 Late fees 5 23 5 Library fines 364 353 364 Music tuition 651 634 651 Non-overseas students undertaking non-award courses 1,303 104 1,303 Parking entry fees 1,092 934 1,092 Rental charge 741 623 741 Student accommodation 5,002 4,430 5,002 Sales, fees & royalti~s 3,102 2,127 40,315 32,330 36,485 31

2.4 Consultancy and contract research

Consultancy 7,154 4,715 1,656 Research '" 18,213 16,806 18,213 25,367 21,521 19,869

* Accrued income totalling $1,698,000 has been recognised for amounts due but not received at 31 December 2001, for those res grants which are reciprocal in nature. This was not done in 2000.

2.5 Other Revenue

Capital contributions & grants 1,233 951 1,233 Insurance recoveries 37 246 37 Net proceeds on sale of equipment 80 351 80 Contributions of Assets 472 46 472 Donations and bequests 839 691 839 Scholarships and prizes 933 490 933 Sponsorship 1,110 1,093 1,110 Other 477 1,480 435 5,181 5,348 5,139

64 The University of Newcastle 3. EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTNITIES Economic Enti~ Parent Enti~ 1001 1000 2001 1000 Notes $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Employee benefits 3.1 176,131 118,187 172,629 114,491 Depreciation and amortisation 3.1 22,668 19,769 22,337 19,404 Buildings & grounds 3,244 7,441 3,244 7,441 Net losses arising from sale of assets 3.3 201 1,086 326 1,109 Bad and doubtful debts 3.• 21 535 19 525 Other 3.5 66.013 57,102 60,905 52,740 TotaL expenses from ordinary activities 268,278 204,120 259,460 195,710

3.1 Employee Benefits

Salaries - Academic 55,081 52,796 55,031 52,796 - Non-academic 55,159 52,437 52,392 49,273 C~ Contributions to superannuation and pension schemes: ". - Deferred employee benefits for superannuation 21,100 (28,626) 21,100 (28,626) - Emerging cost 6,099 10,459 6,099 10,459 - Funded 12,228 10,752 11,955 10,508 Payroll tax 8,544 8,207 8,404 8,067 Workers' compensation 1,214 1,158 1,164 1,104 Long service leave expense 7,777 3,372 7,751 3,343 Annual leave 8,552 7,481 8,357 7,416 Voluntary separation 377 151 376 151 176,131 118,187 172,629 114,491

3.2 Depreciation and amortisation

Buildings 9,746 8,837 9,746 8,837 Infrastructure 1,154 1,032 1,154 1,032 Plant & Equipment 6,256 5,445 6,103 5,214 Motor Vehicles 506 454 461 419 Libraries 4,873 3,902 4,873 3,902 Establishment costs 17 ',,:..., Intellectual property 116 99 22,668 19,769 22,337 19,404

3.3 Net gain/losses arising from sale of assets

6 Investments (107) 826 826 4 Buildings 125 125 6 Plant & Equipment 176 375 178 375 8 Motor Vehides 7 (115) 23 (92) 6 201 1,086 326 1,109 3 -,0 -4 3.4 Bad & doubtful debts Bad debts 33 31 33 31 Doubtful debts (12) 504 (14) 494 21 535 19 525

Annual Report 2001 65 3.5 Other Expenses

Economic Elltit}' Parent Elltit~ 2001 2000 2001 2 $'000 $'000 $'000 $' Scholarships, grants & prizes 8.519 7.913 8.511 7 ,~ Telecommunications 2,127 2.182 2.093 ",0 Non-capitalised equipment related expenses 11,243 7,866 10,913 7' " Travel, staff development & entertainment 8,509 7,009 8,382 7,1 Net diminution in value ofoon-current assets 107 Net transfers to provisions 34 Operating lease rental expenses 358 332 329 Other expenses 35,150 31,766 30,677 27, 66,0J3 57,102 60,905 52,

4. Borrowing Cost Expense

Interest payment on property acquisition 102 105 102 Interest on overdraft I 103 106 102

5, Remuneration of Executives Economic EntitJ!.. Parent Entil 2001 2000 2001 Number Number Number NUJ

$100,000 to $109,999 $110,000 to $119,999 $130,000 to $139,999 $140,000 to $149,999 3 $150,000 to $159,999 2 $160,000 to $169,999 2 2 $170,000 to $179,999 1 $180,000 to $189,999 $190,000 to $199,999 $270,000 to $279,999 $300,000 to $309,999

$'000 $'000 $'000

Aggregate Remuneration of Executives 1,369 1,380 1,369

6. Remuneration of Auditors

Auditing the Financial Report 184 178 155

7. Payments to Consultants

Amounts totalling $105,264 were paid to consultants during 2001 ($154,832 in 2000) for the provision of professional advice.

66 The University of Newcastle 8. Receivables Economic Entity Parent Entity 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Current Debtors 7,754 6,187 7,782 6,198 Provision for Doubtful Debts (670) (705) (665) (700) Other Receivab les 286 45 7,370 5,527 7,117 5,498 Non Current Deferred income due from Commonwealth Government 65,099 43,998 65,099 43,998

9. Other Financial Assets Other financial assets comprise investments held as follows;

Current Macquarie Investment Management Limited­ 13,725 14,160 13,725 14,160 {)nterest bearing deposits - fixed term 4,059 3,926 17,784 18,086 13,725 14,160

Non-Current Macquarie Investment Management Limited 12,088 17,557 12,088 17,557 Perpetual Trustees Company Limited 2,910 3,021 2,910 3,021 Citigroup Asset Management Australia Ltd 19,416 21,305 19,416 21,305 Shares in corporation 209 85 187 77 Redeemable shares in corporation* 8,552 7,108 8,552 7,108 43,175 49,076 43,153 49,068

- Unit trust funds categorised as Other financial assets rather than Cash assets due to possibility of significant changes in value. * Maturity date 31 December 2006.

10. Other Assets

.''''~. Current -.;.~ Loans (note 10.1) 625 454 625 454 Advances and prepayments 1,936 2,352 1,936 2,346 Accrued income 5,754 5,194 5,677 5,096 8,315 8,000 8,238 7,896 Non Current Loans (note 10.1) 4,096 3,797 4,096 4,597 Prepayments 7 2 4,096 3,804 4,096 4,599 -I 10.1 Loans

Current Student 10l;l1s 434 342 434 342 Provision for doubtful debts (109) (88) (109) (88) Other loans 300 200 300 200 625 454 625 454 Non Current Other loans 4,096 3,797 4,096 4,597

Annual Report 2001 67 1l. Property, Plant & Equipment Plan', raMI}' n"Udi"c.<& E'luipnll:nf & AnWllrks Vlnt/ l"jr/.U'tructurc MOIIJr V"hicl~~ & Librarjrs E,{" PARENT ENTITY $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $ At cost or valuation Balance I January 200 I 19,127 327,670 46,655 39,524 432 AdditionslTransfers at cost 18,944 7,775 3,860 30 Disposals (259) (2,745) (3 Revaluation increment/decrement 183,360 98 183 Balance 31 December 2001 19,127 529,715 51,685 43,482 644

Accumulated depreciation Balance I January 200 I 39,351 15,415 23,807 78 Depreciation for the year 10,900 6,564 4,873 22 Revaluation adjustment (41,191) (41 Write back on disposal (134) (595) Balance 31 December 2001 8,926 21,384 28,680 58

Written down value Balance 1 January 2001 19,127 288,319 31,240 15,717 354 Balance 31 December 2001 19,127 520,789 30,301 14,802 58:

ECONOMIC ENTITY At cost or valuation Balance I January 2001 19,127 327,670 48,476 39,524 43' Additionsffransfers at cost 18,944 8,045 3,860 3( DisposaJs (259) (4,128) (, Revaluation increment/decrement 183,360 98 18: Balance 31 December 2001 19,127 529,715 52,393 43,482 64'

Accumulated depreciation Balance 1 January 2001 39,351 16,266 23,807 7' DepreCiation for the year 10,900 6,762 4,873 2: Revaluation adjustment (41,191) (4 Write back on disposal (134) (1,210) ( Balance 31 December 2001 8,926 21,818 28,680 5'

Written down value Balance 1 January 2001 19,127 288,319 32,210 15,717 35 Balance 31 December 2001 19,127 520,789 30,575 14,802 58

The carrying amount of each class of asset as at 31 December 2001 comprises;- Plant, Toral BuiWngs &; Equiprnelll&; Arrworks Umd In/rastrudJlre Motor Vellides &; Libraries PARENT ENTITY $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 "

At revaluation 16,755 525,689 9,699 22,884 57 less accumulated depreciation (8,926) (6,182) (13,980) (2 At cost 2,372 4,026 41,986 20,598 6 less accumulated depreciation (15,202) (14,700) (2 Written-down value at 31 December 2001 19,127 520,789 30,301 14,802 58

ECONOMIC ENTITY At revaluation 16,755 525,689 9,699 22,884 57 less accumulated depreciation (8,926) (6,182) (13,980) (2 At cost 2,372 4,026 42,694 20,598 ~ less accumulated depreciation (15,636) (14,700) (3 Written~down value at 31 December 2001 19,127 520,789 30,575 14,802 5!

68 The University of Newcastle 11.2 Work In Progress Balance 2001 Projects Balance I-Jan_Ol Expenditure Completed 31-Dec-OI $'000 $'000 S'OOO s'ooo

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Building 263 2,031 2,294 BHP Refractories Building 529 93 622 Biological & Medical Sciences Building 15,306 2,071 17,377 Car Park Development 48 199 247 Engineering EF Extensions 939 563 1,502 Hunter Building Refurbishment 307 1,033 1,340 Language Centre Extensions 225 167 392 Mu1ti·Storey Carpark 31 3,643 3,674 Residential Precinct 8,262 1,913 10,175 TOTAL 25,910 11,713 33,597 4,026 I

12, Intangible Assets Economic Enti!}!, Parent Enti2;, 1){~ 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Establishment costs 166 less accumulated amortisation (17) Intellectual property (at cost) 1,405 1,362 less accumulated amortisation (967) (851) 587 511

13. Borrowings

Current ) Bank Overdraft (unpresented cheques) 1,765 1,644 1 Non Current Unsecured loans 200

','/[t, , 14. Provisions

Current , • Annual Leave 8,839 8,220 8,613 8,018 • Professional indemnity claims 10 10 • i [ Warranty claims 6 11 9 i I 8,855 8,241 8,613 8,018 I I) I, Non Current I Long Service Leave 25,368 20,377 25,188 20,221 ~ Superannuation 82,944 61,034 82,944 61,034 108,312 81,411 108,132 81,255 ,f I 7 I I) ) !L ! -~

Annual Report 2001 69 14.1 Provisions Bulance Transfers Transfers Balance l~Jan-Ol In Out Jl-Dec-Ol S'OOO $'000 $'000 $'000 Current Annual leave 8,220 8,552 7,933 8,83 Professional indemntiy claims 10 Warranty claims 11 5 8,241 8,552 7,938 8,85 Non current Long service leave 20,377 7,777 2,786 25,31 Superannuation 61,034 22,638 728 82,9 L 81,411 30,415 3,514 108,31

15. Other Liabilities Economic Enti2;. Parent Enti'Q:. 2001 2000 2001 20 $'000 $'000 $'000 $!{

Current ~ " Fees in advance 2,165 1,723 1,998 1,5 Government grants received in advance (HECS) 3,458 3,382 3,458 3,3 Income received in advance 3,096 2,402 152 Leases 3 8,719 7,510 5,608 4,!

16. Reserves

Asset revaluation reserve 244,805 19,782 244,805 19; Capital profits reserve 5 5 Contingency reserve 323 323 Research support reserve 213 400 245,346 20,510 244,805 19, Movements in reserves were:

Asset revaluation reserve Land Balance as at 1 January 2,549 2,549 2,549 2 Revaluation increment Buildings & Infrastructure Balance as at 1 January ]0,467 10,467 10,467 10 Revaluation increment 224,551 224,551 Art works Balance as at 1 January 83 83 83 Revaluation increment 98 98 Library Balance as at 1 January 3,077 3,077 Revaluation increment 3,077 Investments Balance as at 1 January 3,606 3,048 3,606 Revaluation increment 374 558 374

Balance as at 31 December 244,805 19,782 244,805 I

Research support reserve Balance as at ] January 400 525 Transfer from accumulated funds (I 87) (\25) Balance as at 31 December 213 400

70 T~ University of Newcastle 17. Retained Surplus Economic Entity Parent Entity 2001 2000 :Z001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Retained surplus at beginning of year 354,270 362,847 354,246 362,571 Net operating result (4,883) (8,702) (5,654) (8,325) Transfer from reserves 187 125 Retained surplus at the end of the year 349,574 354,270 348,592 354,246

18. Superannuation

(i) The University contributes to the following superannuation funds: - State Superannuation Scheme - State Authorities Superannuation Scheme - State Authorities Non-Contributory Superannuation Scheme '~ - The University of Newcastle Staff Superannuation Scheme .~, J -The University of Newcastle Special Purposes Superannuation Scheme - UniSuper

In addition to productivity superannuation requirements, contributions by the University are made in respect of staff who contribute to a fund in accordance with the rules of that fund.

(ii) The University incurs an obligation for deferred contributions which become payable on and after retirement of staff in respect of the fOllowing funds:

- State Superannuation Fund - State Authorities Superannuation Scheme - The University of Newcastle Staff Superannuation Scheme

Deferred liability at 31 December 2001 was determined by Pillar Administration for the State funds, based on actual membership using AAS25 requirements and membership data as at 31 October 2001. The Commonwealth Government has met its commitment to fund superannuation obligations relating to past service by university employees in the state superannuation schemes since 1987. At this point of time, there is no reason to suggest that it will not continue to do so, and as such an amount corresponding to the deferred liability is shown in the Statement of Financial Position as an amount ,~" owed by the Commonwealth Government. Accordingly, movements from the previous year in the asset and liability have been brought ~ to account as expenditure $21,100,000 and income $21,100,000 respectively.

Asswnptions adopted by the Pillar Administration were:

200112002 200212003 Thereafter %p.a. °/op.a. %p.a.

Rate of investment return 7 7 7 Consumer price index increase 2.5 2.5 2.5 Rate of salary increase 3 6.5 4

A firm of consulting actuaries provided an assessment ofthe deferred liability for The University of Newcastle Staff Superannuation Scheme as at 31 December 1999.

Assumptions adopted by the consulting actUary were: 2001 2000 %p.a. %p.a.

Interest rate 7 7 Rate of salary increase 6 6

AnnuaJ Report 2001 71 18. Superannuation (cont'd)

(iii) The liability and prepaid contributions are comprised of:-

Slate .sIJlt~ Autho~;lic~ University of

State Authotiliu NOli-Contributory Newca.tle S larr TO'll

Supera""u"'lioll Superannuation SuperallllulIlion SuperannulI!;"" All

Fund Scheme Scheme Scheme Funds $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Gross liability assessed by actuaries as at 31 December 200 I 155,434 18,505 8,244 17.845 200,1 Less investment reserve account balance (87,481) (21,682) (7,921 ) (117,'

Liability/(Prepaid Contributions) 67,953 (3,177) 323 17,845 82;

The net deferred liability of$65. 099m has been recognised as both a liability and an asset in the Statement of Financial Position.

(iv) The University of Newcastle Special Purpose Superannuation Scheme was established as an alternative scheme for employees ineligible to contribute to existing State Superannuation Schemes. The fund was closed to new members in 1990. The scheme is an accumulation fund, administered by AXA Australia with entitlements being fully met by AJ{A Australia from employee and emplo· contributions. At 31 December 2001 all members had transferred to alternative funds. ~

(v) The superannuation scheme currently available to new staff members is the UniSuper. This is both an accumulation and a defined benefit superannuation scheme with the entitlement of the scheme being fully met by UniSuper from contributions paid by the University and its employees. Details of the University's employees' share of the defined benefit scheme are:-

30-Jun-Ol 31-Dec-00 $'000 $'000

Accrued benefits 44,400 40,043 Vested benefits 44,400 40,043 Net market value of assets 48,995 43,722 Net surplus 4,595 3,678

This fund is not considered to be controlled by the University and therefore amounts have not been included in the University's accounts.

19. Long Service Leave The estimated total liability, inclUding oncosts, for Long Service Leave as at 31 December 2001 is $25,187,686 ($20,221,128). Tt liability was assessed in accordance with AAS30. The increase in the liability is due mainly to a change in the method of calculati· Previously an actuarial assessment was obtained, which detennined that for the years 1999 and 2000, 88% of all long service leav entitlements (prepconditional, conditional and unconditional) should be recorded as a liability. For 2001, the nominal method of calculating long service leave liability was used, by bringing to account the liability for all employees with 5 years or more servic( the current salary level. All long service leave payments are made from the provision account.

20. Annual Leave

The estimated total liability, including oncosts, for annual leave as at 31 December 200 I is $8,613,182 ($8,018,253). All staff an encouraged not to have significant accruals for annual leave.

21. Contingent Liabilities The University currently has a number of legal matters outstanding, none of which are expected to result in material claims again: University. The University has an exposure to the nonpsettiement of outstanding claims consequent upon the HIH Insurance Group being pIa provisionailiquidation on 16 March 2001. At this time the extent of the exposure can not be estimated.

72 The University of Newcastle 22. Joint Venture Entities

Name of LntilY PI inclpal Activity

To provide high performance computing and services to NSW business, government and Australian Centre for Advanced Computing and academic institutions. To further education and research and to strengthen advanced Communication Pty Ltd (ae3) computing and telecommunication skills present in NSW.

To provide options for industry and the wider community to respond to a range of Collaborative Research Centre for Coal in Sustainable environmental challenges in a way that is environmentally, economically and socially Development sound.

To provide a comprehensive base of advanced engineering technology and expertise that Collaborative Research Centre for Advanced Composite will enable Auslialian Industry to exploit composite structures in a more globally Structures competitive manner.

To become a focus for excellent research on black coal utilisation and for technology Collaborative Research Centre for Black Coal Utilisation transfer to the coal, power and metallurgical industries.

Collaborative Research Centre for the Conservation and To develop new research initiatives in fundamental studies of marsupial fertility, Management of Marsupials development, genetics, immunology and virology.

To commercialise Australian ex.pertise in renewable energy and leadership in sustainable 1 Collaborative Research Centre for Renewable Energy energy solutions.

To deliver sustainable advantage for Australian indusuies, universities and government Collaborative Research Centre for Satellite Systems agencies involved in services based on apptications ofsmal! satellites.

The University contributes to the above entities who carry out various projects. This contribution is processed as an expense through the University's ledger. The University has no other interest in these entities and does not expect any assets or monetary return from these projects. The University's contribution to these joint ventures is not material.

23. Controlled Entities 2001 2000 $'000 % of total $'000 % o/total The University of Newcastle Research Associates Operating Income 7,286 2.77 6,815 3.49 Operating Expenses 7,303 2.72 6,741 3.30 Operating Result (17) 0.35 74 (0.85)

,~Assets 5,781 0.79 5,457 \.13 'iJ:{I Liabilities 4,199 3.04 3,857 3.51 Net Assets 1,582 0.27 1,600 0.43 Accumulated Results of Operations 1,041 0.30 871 0.25 Reserves 541 0.22 728 3.55 Equity 1,582 0.27 1,599 0.43

UMATPtyLtd Operating Income 14 om 585 0.30 Operating Expenses 14 0.01 585 0.29 Operating Result

Assets 39 0.01 230 0.05 Liabilities 34 0.Q3 225 0.21 Net Assets 5 5 Accumulated Results of Operations 5 5 Equity 5 5 ,

Annual Report 2001 73 23, Controlled Entities (con't'd) 2001 2000 $'000 % of total $'000 % off(

The University of Newcastle Sports and Aquatic Centre 2,293 Operating Income 3,044 1.16 2,743 Operating Expenses 2,181 0.81 (17.67) (450) 5 Operating Result 863 0.04 798 0 Assets 312 0.22 1,651 I Liabilities 302 (853) (0 Net Assets 10 (853) (0 Accumulated Results of Operations 10 (853) (0 Equity 10

Graduateschool.com pty. Ltd. 0.28 Operating Income 729 0.32 Operating Expenses 848 2.44 Operating Result (119) 562 0.08 Assets 0.49 Liabilities 681 (0.02) Net Assets (119) (0.03) Accumulated Results of Operations (119) (119) (0.02) Equity

24. Segment Information The consolidated entity operates predominantly in the Higher Education industry, Revenues and results for all other segments are 1 material.

Parent Entl 2001 ____~~ ______~~ ____~$~'OO~O~ ___G

495 815

1,463

6,446

26, Subsequent Events There are no matters or occurrences up to the present time which would materially affect the accounts or disclosures therein or w are likely to materially affect the future operations of the University.

74 The University of Newcastle 27. Financial Instruments The University's exposure to interest rate risks and the effective interest rates of financial assets and liabilities, both. recognised and . unrecognised as at 31 December are as follows;~

Variable Fixed Interest Interest Maturity Non-interest TOlal 2001 Economic Entity Rate < 1 year bearing $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assets Cash 1,277 38 1,315 Receivables 72,469 72,469 Loans 4,396 325 4,721 Deposits at call 49,449 2,749 52,198 Listed investmenl 86 86 Unlisted investment 8,552 123 8,675 63,674 2,749 73,041 139,464 Weighted average interest rate 6.77% 4.80%

Financial Liabilities ,~) . Borrowings , '-- Payables 12,418 12,418 12,418 12,418 Weighted average interest rate

Net Financial Assetl(Liability) 63,674 2,749 60,623 127,046

2000 Economic Entity

Financial Assets Cash 56 56 Receivables 49,525 49,525 Loans 3,997 254 4,251 Deposits at call 59,969 59,969 Listed investment 75 75 Unlisted investment 7,108 IO 7,118 71,074 49,920 120,994 '~weighted average interest rate 9.14%

Financial Liabilities Borrowings 1,965 1,965 Payables 10,647 10,647 1,965 10,647 12,612 Weighted average interest rate 0.65%

Net Financial Asset/(Liability) 69,109 39,273 108,382

AnnuaJ Report 2001 75 27. Financial Instruments (coot'd) The University's maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amounts of the financial assets included in the consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

2001 Economic Entity Government Banks Students Others Tot3 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'001 Financial Assets Cash 1,277 38 Receivables 65,099 4 7,366 72 Loans 325 4,396 4 Deposits at call 4,059 48,139 51 Listed investments 86 Unlisted investments 8,675 8 Total Financial Assets 65,099 5,336 319 68,700 139

2000 Economic Entity

Financial Assets Cash 56 Receivables 43,998 1,950 3,577 4! Loans 254 3,997 , Deposits at call 3,926 56,043 5! Listed investments 75 ,i Unlisted investments 7,IIB Total Financial Assets 43,998 3,926 1,204 70,866 12(

28. Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and at banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement o· Financial Position as follows:- Economic Entity Parent Ent 2001 2000 2001 $'000 $'000 $'000 Reconciliation ofcash Cash 1,315 56 B99 Deposits held at bank 1,309 1,176 Bank Overdraft (1,765) Cash at end of reporting period 2,624 (533) 899

t 28,1 Reconciliation of net cash provided or used by operating activities with operating result Operating result for the year (4,883) (B,702) (5,654) Increase/(Decrease) in Govenunent financial assistance received in advance 76 211 76 (Increase)lDecrease in deferred income (21,100) 28,626 (21,100) 2 Depreciation of non-current assets 22,535 19,657 22,337 Amortisation of non-current assets 133 112 Decrease in value of non-current assets 437 GST component of non-cash financing & investing activities 16 Forgiveness of debt (200) Trnnsfer of debt to NUSPORT (600) (profit)lLoss on disposal of assets 201 1,086 326 (lncrease)lDecrease in Receivables (1,956) (2,093) (1,619) (Increase)lDecrease in Inventories (80) 41 (Increase)lDecrease in Advances and prepayments 378 3,127 412 (Increase)lDecrease in Accrued income (560) 1,673 (581) Increase/(Decrease) in Creditors and accrued expenses 1,812 (1,321) 1,870 Increase/(Decrease) in Income received in advance 1,133 (249) 552 Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions 27,775 (26,038) 27,472 (2

Net cash provided or (used) by operating activities 25,117 16,130 24,091 1

76 The University of Newcastle I~' I':':::':::::"'::; '" I"';'; 1-- 1- -I r-'·=.o ~~ .. -----.-- -,

29. Acquittal of Commonwealth Government Financial AS~\nCe r .'" '~rent entity 29.1 TEACHING AND LEARNING Operating grant HEes Teaching Hospitals Capital Development HEeS Pool 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assistance in advance Plus Financial Assistance received during reporting period Plus contributions achlally received from students Less Financial Assistance in advance for next period (14) (14) Change in advance for next period CUrrrent year overenrolments 889 Prior year overenrolments 272 Revenue attributed to the reporting period 47,731 177 173 779 763 Plus SurpluS/(Deficit) Prior Year 14 Funds available for the reporting period Less Expenses for current period Surplus/(Deficit) for reporting period

29.2 DETYA RESEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Parent entity

International Infrastructure Block Australian Postgraduate Postgraduate Research DETYA RESEARCH GRANTS Grants Small Research Awards Scholarshins 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assistance in advance 165 . 62 5 · . · . Plus Financial Assitance received during reporting period 2,197 2,215 719 733 2,011 1,873 267 364 Less Financial Assistance in advance for next period (302) (165) . (62) · - · . ,s- Accrual Adjustments 137 165 (62) 57 · . · - §. Revenue attributed to the reporting period 2,197 2,215 719 733 2,011 1,873 267 364 , { Plus Surplus/(Deficit) Prior Year 2,719 3,767 372 283 31 51 97 18 N Funds available for current period 4,916 5,982 1,091 1,016 2,042 1,924 364 382 o := Less Expenses for current period 2,892 3,263 328 644 2,039 1,893 323 285 ~ ~ Surplus/(Deficit) for current period 2,024 2,719 763 372 3 31 41 97 Oi 29. Acquittal of Commonwealth Government Financial Assistance (Cont'd) g c: 29.3 AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL Parent entity i Strategic Partnerships with International Researcher g, Large research Industry Research .Fellowships Exchange 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 r $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assistance in advance - 171 - 35 - 16 - 6 Financial Assistance received during reporting period 3,665 3,222 1,023 701 395 319 93 2 Financial Assistance in advance for next period ------Accrual Adjustments - (171) - (35) - ( 16) - (6) Revenue attributed to the reporting period 3,665 3,222 1,023 701 395 319 93 2 Plus SUl]llus/(Deficit) Prior Year 1,511 1,321 309 617 90 85 - - Funds available for current period 5,176 4,543 1,332 1,318 485 404 93 2 Less Expenses for current period 3,026 3,032 798 1,009 409 314 76 2 Surplus/(Deficit) for current period 2,150 1,5II 534 309 76 90 17 ------'------

Parent elltity Indigenous Researchers'

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (Cont'd) -...... ,,, ...... ~ .. C'-' ..... ~I-.:;" .•KevC: ...... u ... " ...... R, h Infl u ....a • ...... ~ ...... Devel- .U ...... ~ 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 ·$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial Assistance in advance - 122 - 37 - - - - Financial Assistance received during reporting period 1,482 1,400 238 429 913 529 44 21 Financial Assistance in advance for next period ------Accrual Adjustments - (122) - (37) - - - - Revenue attributed to the reporting period 1,482 1,400 238 429 913 529 44 21 Plus SUl]llus/(Deficit) Prior Year (138) - ( 11) 18 - - 15 6 Funds available for current period 1,344 1,400 227 447 913 529 59 27 Less Expenses for current period 1,701 1,538 227 458 913 529 - 12

Surplus/(Deficit) for current period (357) 38) - (H) - 59 15 '- - 9 -

= ,-" 29.4 Summary of Unspent Financial Assistance

Amount ofunsp(!tJI financial assllance Amount of "nspent Ihal illS more financlalottl/Ollc/; Amount ojunspenl likely will be that It is more financialosslslance approved by Ihe likely will be as 01 3 J December C'weallhjor carry recrJvered by Ihe 2001 forward C'weallh 2001 2001 2001 $'000 $'000 $'000

Operating purposes excluding HECS 268 268 HECS Teaching Hospitals Capital Development Pool Large Research 2,150 2,150 Strategic Partnerships with Industry 534 534 Research Fellowships 76 76 International Researcher Exchange 17 17 Research Centres Key Centres Research Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities Indigenous Researchers Development 59 59 ") Infrastructure Block Grants 2,024 2,024 '- Small Research 763 763 Australian Postgraduate Awards 3 3 International Postgraduate Research Scholarships 41 41 Total 5,935 5,935

30. Expenses attributed to functions Economic Enti'!E. Parent Enti~ 2001 2000 2001 2000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Academic activities Academic staff salaries 55,733 53,497 55,733 53,497 Academic staff salary related costs 17,830 16,691 17,830 16,691 Non-academic staff salaries 22,365 21,432 22,365 21,432 Non academic staff salary related costs 6,631 6,062 6,631 6,062 Depreciation - Buildings 5,072 4,665 5,072 4,665 - Plant & Equipment 3,644 3,426 3,644 3,426 - Motor Vehicles 121 120 121 120 Other expenses 33,393 29,235 33,980 29,781 a 144,789 135,128 145,376 135,674 Libraries N on-academic staff salaries 3,141 3,178 3,141 3,178 Non-academic staff salary related costs 1,006 979 1,006 979 DepreCiation - Buildings 866 835 866 835 - Plant & Equipment 216 279 216 279 - Motor Vehicles 1 1 - Libraries 4,872 3,902 4,872 3,902 Other expenses 808 1,089 808 1,089 10,910 10,263 10,910 10,263

Other academic support services Academic staff salaries 704 660 704 660 Academic staff salary related costs 233 204 233 204 Non-academic staff salaries 8,062 7,276 8,062 7,276 Non-academic staff salary related costs 2,540 2,302 2,540 2,302 Depreciation - Buildings 218 257 218 257 - Plant & Equipment 1,805 1,057 1,805 1,057 - Motor Vehicles 17 23 17 23 Other expenses 5,209 2,832 5,209 2,832 18,788 14,611 18,788 14,611

Annua1 Report 2001 79 30. Expenses attributed to functions (coned) Economic Entity Parent Entitv 2001 2000 2001 200 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'00 Student services Academic staff salaries 25 18 25 I: Academic staff salary related costs 4 4 Non-academic staff salaries 2,403 2.040 2,403 2,04 1 Non-academic staff salary related costs 792 625 792 62 Depreciation - Buildings 1,286 1,095 1,286 1.09 - Plant & Equipment 61 56 61 5 - Motor Vehicles 7 8 7 Other expenses 5,734 4,561 5,734 4,56 10,312 8,404 10,312 8,40

Public services Academic staff salaries 1,143 1,120 1,143 1,12 Academic staff salary related costs 310 296 310 29 83 Non~academic staff salaries 853 835 853 Non-academic staff salary related costs 252 296 252 29 Depreciation - Buildings 72 47 72 4 - Plant & Equipment 23 29 23 2 - Motor Vehicles 7 10 7 Other expenses 662 860 662 81 3,322 3,493 3,322 3,4S

Buildings and grounds Non-academic staff salaries 3,902 3,937 3,902 3,9' Non-academic staff salary related costs 1,222 1,192 1,222 1,1' Depreciation - Buildings 466 293 466 2' - Plant & Equipment 137 141 137 I' - Motor Vehicles 82 77 82 7,5' Other expenses 3,555 7,546 3,555 9,364 13,186 9,364 13,11

Administration and other general institutional services Academic staff salaries 1,562 1,283 1,562 1,2: Academic staff salary related costs 495 438 495 4 Non-academic staff salaries 15,293 14,244 15,293 14,2 Non-academic staff salary related costs 5,028 4,553 5,028 4,5 Depreciation - Buildings & Infrastructure 2,919 2,677 2,919 2,6 - Plant & Equipment 218 226 218 2 - Motor Vehicles 227 180 227 Other expenses 14,073 14,394 14,322 14,1 39,815 37,995 40,064 37,7

Other activities Academic staff salaries 50 Academic staff salary related costs 14 Non-academic staff salaries 2,767 3,122 Non-academic staff salary related costs 671 532 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 153 236 - Motor Vehicles 45 30 Amortisation 133 99 Other expenses 5,947 4,667 326 1,1 (Profit)lLoss on disposal of assets 201 1,086 1,1 Total other activities 9,981 9,772 326

Deferred employee benefits for superannuatioD (14,: Academic staff salary related costs 10,761 (14,886) 10,761 Non-academic staff sala!)' related costs 10,339 (13,740) 10,339 (13: 21,100 (28,626) 21,100 (28,1

Total operating expenses 268,381 204,226 259,562 195,:

80 The University of Newcastle r

I 30.1 Summary of Operating Expenses

Academic staff salaries 59,217 56,578 59,167 56,578 Academic staff salary related costs 29,647 2,744 29,633 2,744 Non-academic staff salaries 58,786 56,064 56,019 52,900 Non-academic staff salary related costs 28,481 2,801 27,810 2,269 Depreciation 22,535 19,670 22,337 19,404 Amortisation 133 99 Other expenses 69,381 65,184 64,270 60,811 (Profit)lLoss on disposal of assets 201 1,086 326 1,109

Total expenses by function 268,381 204,226 259,562 195,815

END OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Annua1 Report 2001 81 GPO BOX 12 SYDNEY NSW 2001

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED

To Members of the New South Wales Parliament

Scope

I have audited the accounts of The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited for th, financial year ended 31 December 2001. The financial report includes the consolidated financia statements of the consolidated entity comprising The University of Newcastle Researcl Associates Limited and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during th, financial year. The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited directors arl responsible for the financial report consisting of the statement of financial performance statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and accompanying notes, and directors declaration, as set out on pages 5 to 22, and the information contained therein. My responsibilit: is to express an opinion on the financial report to Members of the New South Wales Parliamen based on my audit as required by the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 (the PF&A Act) an« the Corporations Act 2001.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and statuto~ requirements to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of materia misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting th· amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policie and significant accounting estimates.

These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, th financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and othe mandatory professional reporting requirements and statutory requirements, in Australia, so as t present a view which is consistent with my understanding of The University of Newcastl Research Associates Limited's and the consolidated entity's financial position, and performanc as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

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82 The University of Newcastle Audit Opinion

In my opinion, the financial report of The University of Newcastle Research Associates limited complies with section 41B of the PF&A Act, and is in accordance with:

(a) the Corporations Act 2001, including:

Ci) gi ving a true and fair view of The University of Newcastle Research Associates limited's and consolidated entity's financial position as at ~l December 2001 and of their perronnance for the year ended on that date; and

Cii) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b) other mandatory professional reporting requirements, IW R J Sendt " ')'- Auditor-General

SYDNEY 5 April 2002

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Annual Report 2001 83 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 DIRECTORS' REPORT

Your Directors submit the Financial Report of the Company and the consolidated Financ Report of the consolidated entity, being the Company and its controlled entities, for the ye ended 31 December 2001 and the auditors' report thereon.

The Company is a public company limited by guarantee incorporated in NSW, Australia. T registered office and principal place of business is the Industry Development Centre, Callagb NSW 2308.

Directors The names of the Directors in office at any time during and since the end of the fmancial year:

Ronald James MacDonald (Chairman) Geoffrey James Leonard (Deputy Chairman) Robert Llewellyn Clancy ;j John Gerald Fitzgerald Roger Stephen Holmes Graeme John Jameson Alan William Roberts Glenn Thurston Turner

Principal Activities The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the fmancial year were the undertaki of research and consulting projects. No significant changes .in the nature of these activit occurred during the year.

Dividends The Company, being a company limited by guarantee, does not pay dividends.

Review of Operations Operations of the consolidated entity during the financial year were consistent with those of pt years. The main source of income was from research, consulting and testing services provided industry and commerce.

Likely Developments The consolidated entity will continue to pursue its policy of increasing its profitability in major divisions in the next fmancial year. Further information is not included on the likely developments of the operations of t consolidated entity and the expected results of those operations because disclosure of t information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the consolidated entity.

Events Subsequent to Balance Date No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which h~ significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, 1 results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in fmancial ye subsequent to the financial year ended 31 December 2001. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000710074 State of Affairs No significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity occurred during the financial year.

The particulars of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each Director are as follows:

Ronald James MacDonald, (Chair) BSc, PhD(UNSW), FAIP, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor of Physics, former Deputy President of Academic Senate; Dean, Faculty of Science; Head, Department of Physics; The University of Newcastle. Chair, Australian Research Council Discipline Panel for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 1993; Chair, Australian Research Council Priority Panel for Materials Science and Minerals Processing 1990-1992; Member Australian Research Council Research Grants Committee and Planning and Review Committee 1989-1993; President, Australian Institute of Physics 1995, 1996; Vice-President, Federation of Australian Science and -:"j"echnology Societies 1993; Member, AVCC Standing Committee on Research 1993-1997. '-"resident, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, 1999-2000. Awarded The University of Newcastle Convocation Medal for Academic Excellence, 1991. Director of OJF Technology Pty Ltd, UNAC Automation Pty Ltd, TUNRA South Africa, Graduateschool.com Pty Ltd, CRC for Black Coal Utilisation, CRC for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, CRC for Advanced Composite Structures, CRC for Satellite Systems, Industry Development Centre, Key Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies. TUNRA Director since October 1992.

Robert Llewellyn Clancy . BSc(Med), MB BS(Syd), PhD(Monash), FRACP, FRACP(Can), FRCPA. Foundation Professor of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle. Director of the Hunter Immunology Unit. Director of Vasse Research Institute Former Director of Auspharm International Limited and of Cortecs Plc. TUNRA Director since December 1992. Resigned as a Director on 29th May 2001

~~ohn Gerald Fitzgerald BSc (Tech), Industrial Engineering, MIlE FIEAust CPEng, Board· Member of Industry Development Centre (Hunter) Limited, Board Member of Newcastle Port Corporation, Council Member of Hunter Institute of Technology, Trust Member of Newcastle Showground and Exhibition Centre Trust Inc, Board Member of Hunter Area Health Service. TUNRA Director since May 1996.

RogerStephen Holmes BSc(Hons), PhD (Qld), DSc (Griffith), Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Newcastle. Member Australian Vice-Chancellor Committee, BusinesslHigher Education Round Table Ltd, Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching Ltd (ANZCCART), Hunter Area Health Service Board, Hunter Medical Research Institute Ltd, Hunter Institute of Technology Advisory Council and NSW Vice-Chancellors' Conference. Chair Australian Education Office Management Board. Director IDP Australia, I AARNet Pty Ltd. TUNRA Director since August 1996.

Annual Report 2001 85 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Graeme John Jameson BSc(UNSW) 1960, PhD (Cambridge) 1963, ASTC, HonFIEAust, FIChemE, FRACI, FAusIM FTSE, FREng, F AA, Professor of Chemical Engineering and formerly Head, Department Chemical Engineering, University of Newcastle. Formerly Reader in Chemical Engineerir University of London. RK Murphy Medal, Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1993; Appli Research Medal Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1992; Clunies Ross National Science a Technology Award 1991; CRA Award of Excellence in Chemical Engineering 1990; CSlI External Research Medal 1990; Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering 1994 and 1 Australian Academy of Science 1996. President's Medal, AusIMM, 1999. Director, Centre· Multiphase Processes, University of Newcastle 1997-. TUNRA Director since December 199:

Geoffrey James Leonard (Deputy Chair) B Comm., FCA, CP A, Chartered Accountant. Graduate University of Newcastle in CommeJ 1967. Chairman Hunter Medical Research Institute since 1998. Chairman The Salvation AI Newcastle Advisory Board. Chairman Special Names Salvation Army Red Shield App~ Awarded The University of Newcastle Newton-John Award 1999. Formerly Managing Direc and Deputy Chairman of Hospitals of Australia Limited 1986-1991, Director Healthsc( Limited 1994-2000, Board Member and Deputy Chairman of Private Hospitals Association NSW 1989-1991, Board Member Australian Private Hospitals Association 1989-1991. Direc The University of Newcastle Sport and Aquatic Centre Limited 1997 - 2001. TUNRA Direc since 1992 and Deputy Chairman since 1994.

Alan William Roberts AM, BE, PbD(UNSW), Hon.D.Univ, Hon D.Sc (Wollongong), ASTC, CPEng, HonFIEAl MIMechE (UK), FTSE, Emeritus Professor. Director Centre for Bulk Solids and Particul Technologies, The University of Newcastle. Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Profess Department of Mechanical Engineering 1974-93. Director, Industry Development Cell' Engineering Applied to Agriculture Award, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers 19 Institution Award Medal, The Institution of Engineers, Australia 1967; Sir George Julius Me( The Institution of Engineers, Australia 1982; Award of Distinction, International Powder I Bulk Solids Conference, Chicago USA 1986; A.G.M. Michell Medal, The Institution Engineers, Australia 1989; Elected Fellow, The Australian Academy of Technological Scien and Engineering 1989; Elected Member Order of Australia (AM) - General Division 19 Elected Honorary Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia 1992. Trinity Solids Handl Award, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) 1994. Award, Australian Society for E Solids Handling, The Institution of Engineers Australia 2000. TUNRA Director since Ma 1975.

Glenn Thurston Turner B Comm, FCPA, FAICD(Dip), DipFP, Managing Director Ludowici Limited. Former Chain of Hunter Water Corporation, Former Member of NSW Manufacturing Industry Advi1 Council, Former Managing Director of Allco Steel Corporation Pty Limited. TUNRA Dire' since May 1995.

86 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Directors' Meetings The number of directors' meetings held in the year and the number of meetings attended by each director while holding office in the Company during the year are:

BOARD MEETINGS Director Number Held While In Office Number Attended RL Clancy 2 2 JG Fitzgerald 6 4 RS Holmes 6 4 GJ Jameson 6 3 GJLeonard 6 6 RJ MacDonald 6 5 AWRoberts 6 6 GTTumer 6 3

The Company is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. :1 TUNRA currently has 53 members.

Insurance of Officers During the year the Company paid a premium for the Directors and Officers Liability insurance policy. This insurance policy provides cover for the Directors named in this report, the Company Secretary, Officers and former Directors and Officers of the Company. The contract prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

Signed in accordance with a resoh.ltion of the Board of Directors.

Annual Report 2001 87 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule 1. A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Statements of Financial Performance For The Year Ended 31 December 2001

Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 Notes $ $ $ $ Operating Revenue 739,1: Revenue from Sale of Goods 2 58,434 739,189 58,434 Revenue from rendering of services 2 6,739,878 6,259,329 6,769,918 5,771,8' Other revenues from ordinary activities 2 467,956 315,869 458,033 303,91 7,286,385 6,814,9' Total Revenue 7,266,268 7,314,387 (40,81 Changes in inventories - Work in Progress 35,443 (40,819) 35,443 (1,689,017) (1,605,14 Project Expenses & consumables (1,668,842) (2, I 04,406) (2,890,001) (2,599,21 Professional Services (2,890,001) (2,599,212) Employee Expenses (2,430,108) (2,282,449) (2,430,108) (2,282,~ Depreciation & Amortisation Expenses 3 (198,891) (167,072) (198,891) (167,0; Diminution in value of Investments 3 (106,712) (106,712) (46,75 Donations to University 3 _(24,263) (46,756) (24,263) (17,164) 73,5 Net Profit (Loss) (17,106) 73,673

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

88 The University of NewcastJe THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIA TES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Schedule 2. A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Statements of Financial Position As At 31 December 2001

Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 Notes $ $ $ $ Current Assets Cash 35,592 24,562 34,753 20,645 Receivables 6 744,673 763,548 773,673 763,548 Investments 7.1 4,058,892 3,925,892 4,020,892 3,710,892 Inventories 8 140,676 105,233 140,676 105,233 Other 9 77,358 97,661 77,358 97,661 Total Current Assets 5,057,121 4,916,896 5,047,352 4,697,979 <,~on Current Assets ' . Investments 7.2 21,552 8,030 21,554 8,032 Property, Plant & Equipment 10 274,351 239,637 274,351 239,637 Intangibles 11 438,100 510,872 438,100 510,872 Total Non Current Assets 734,003 758,539 734,005 758,541 Total Assets 5,791,194 5,675,435 5,781,357 5,456,520 Current Liabilities Payables 12 823,990 1,286,922 818,690 1,072,486 Provisions 13.1 241,733 198,082 241,733 198,082 Project Liabilities 14 2,959,124 2.429,912 . 2,259,124 2.429,912 Total Current Liabilities 4,024,847 3,214,916 4,019,547 3,70Q,480 Non Current Liabilities Provisions 13.2 179,682 156,748 179,682 156,748 Total Non Current Liabilities 179,682 156,748 179,682 156,748 Total Liabilities 4.204,529 4,071,664 4,199,229 3,857.228

\~etAssets 1,586,665 1.603,771 1.582,128 1.592.292

Equity Reserves 5 541,193 727,907 541,193 727,907 Retained Profits 15 1,045,472 875,864 1,040,935 871,385 Total equity 1,586,665 1,603,711 1,582,128 1,592,292

The accompanying notes fonn part of these financial statements

Annual Report 2001 89 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000710074

Schedule 3. A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Statemeuts Of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 31 December 2001 Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 Notes $ $ $ $ Inflows/(Outflows) Inflows/(OutfJows) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts from customers 6,817,187 7,137,934 6,818,227 6,646,833 Payment to Trade Creditors, Other Suppliers & Employees (6,413,120) (6,433,430) (6,224,159) (5,954,188) Interest Received 219.469 214.917 209.546 203.010 Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities (Schedule 3/1 - Note 2) 623,536 919.421 803,614 895,655.), CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payment for Property, Plant & Equipment and Motor Vehides (241,560) (232,405) (241,560) (232,405) Payment for Intellectual Property (366,733) (243,493) (366,733) (243,493) Proceeds from Sale of Plant & Equipment and Motor Vehicles 141,775 100,952 141,775 100,952 Payment for Investments (12,988) (400,010) (12,988) (400,010) Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities (479,506) (774,956) (479,506) (774,956) NET INCREASE IN CASH HELD: 144,030 144,465 324,108 120,699 Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year 1,201,454 1,056,989 982,537 861,838 CASH AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR (Schedule 3/1 - Note 1) 1345.484 1,201,454 1,306,645 982,537

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

90 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Schedule 3/1. A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes To The Statements Of Cash Flows N OTEl: Reconciliation of Cash. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statements of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows: Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 Inflows/(Outflows) Inflows/(Outflows) Notes $ $ $ $ Cash 35,592 24,562 34,753 20,645 Deposits held at banks 1.309.892 1.176,892 1.271.892 961.892 1.345.484 1.201.454 1.306,645 982,537

~fOTE 2:Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Operating Profit.

Operating Profit (Loss) After Abnormal Items (17,106) 73,673 (17,164) 73,546 Depreciation 82,858 67,925 82,858 67,925 Amortisation 116,033 99,147 116,033 99,147 Diminution in Value of Investments 106,712 106,712 (Increase) in Value - Investments (267) (1,071) (267) (1,071) Profit on Sale-Plant, Equipment & Motor Vehlcles(17, 787) (22,161) (17,787) (22,161) Profit on Sale of Investments (106,712) (106,712) Changes in,Assets & Liabilities: Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 18,875 139,416 (10,125) 135,796 (Increase)/Decrease in other current assets 20,303 (15,532) 20,303 (15,532) Decreasel(Increase) in Inventories (35,443) 40,859 (35,443) 40,859 Increase in Creditors & other current liabilities 66,013 494,212 275,149 474,193 Increase in Provisions 66,585 42,953 66,585 42,953 . Decrease in Intellectual Property 323,472 323,472 \~et Cash provided by operating activities 623,536 919,421 8Q3,614 825,655

Annual Report 2001 91 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000710074

Schedule A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2001

1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies The Company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In accordance with Memorandum of Association the liability of its members is limited to $20.00 each. T Company currently has 53 members.

The principal accounting policies adopted in preparing the financial report of t] consolidated entity are stated to assist in a general understanding of this financial rep( and are consistent with those of previous years. The financial report has been made out in accordance with the requirements of the Pub] Finance and Audit Act, 1983.

a. Basis of Accounting The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with secti 41B(l) of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983, the Corporations Act, AccountiJ Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and other authoritati pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

The financial report is a general purpose financial report and has been prepared on t basis of historical costs ~d, except where stated, does not take into account curre values of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given exchange for assets.

The consolidated entity has not adopted a policy of revaluing its non-current assets or regular basis. Non-current assets are not stated at amounts in excess of their recoverat amounts. Except where stated, recoverable amounts have not been determined USil discounted cash flows. ~.

b. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial report of the consolidated entity includes the financial report the Company, being the chief entity, and its controlled entity. Where an entity began be controlled during the year, the results are included only from the date conl:l commenced.

The balances, and effects of transactions between the controlled entity and the chief ent included in the consolidated fmancial report have been eliminated.

92 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule 4/1. c. Records As required by Section 41 (I) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, the consolidated entity has kept proper accounts in relation to all of its operations. d. Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated for all assets using rates which the Directors consider appropriate having regard to the estimated useful life of the assets (using the straight line method). The depreciation rates used for each class of asset are as follows: 2001 2000 • Plant and equipment 25% 25% • Motor vehicles 20% 20% • Computer equipment 33.3% 33.3%

Profits and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment are taken into account in determining the profit for the year. e. Intellectual Property Intellectual property is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on intellectual property using the straight line basis and applying rates which the Directors consider appropriate having regard to the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally being 16 years. The useful life is ass.essed annually by the Directors to ensure that the net written down value does not exceed the recoverable amount. f. Employee Entitlements The provisions for employee entitlements to wages, salaries, annual leave and long service leave represents the amount which the consolidated entity has a present obligation to pay resulting from employees' services provided up to the balance date.

The provisions have been calculated at nominal amounts based on current wage and salary rates and includes related on-costs. g. Income Tax The consolidated entity is exempt from income tax. h. Leased Plant and Equipment Payments made under operating leases are charged against profits in equal instalments over the accounting periods covered by the lease term. i_ Inventories Work in progress is stated at cost less progress billings. Cost includes all costs directly related to specific projects. Costs have been assigned to inventory quantities on hand at biuance date using the first in first out basis. Inventories are stated at net realisable value.

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Schedule 4J: j. Other Liabilities . Project Funds Project funds relate to income gained on projects for which expenditure is anticipated j be incurred in subsequent years. These projects are not expected to result in a net prof or loss to the consolidated entity, except to the extent of management fees payable by t1 project to the consolidated entity.

Project funds also relate to surpluses on projects to be utilised in subsequent years f( other projects. These surpluses are not expected to result in a net profit or loss to tl consolidated entity.

k. Investments (i) Shares held in other companies are brought to account at cost. Where, in the opinic of the Directors, there has been a diminution in the value of investments, a provi~; for diminution has been made. .

(ii) The consolidated entity's interest in companies which are not controlled are broug to account at cost and dividends and other distributions are recognised in tl statements of financial performance when received.

I. Cash Flows For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and deposi held at call with banks net of bank overdrafts.

m. Comparative Figures Where necessary comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes presentation in the current year.

n. Service Warranties Provision is made for the consolidated entity's estimated liability on all products i, under warranty at balance date.

o. Trade Debtors Trade debtors are carried at amounts due and relate to monies owing on projects for whi the consolidated entity receives a management fee. A provision is raised for any doubtJ debts based on a review of all outstancling amounts at year end. Bad debts are written ( during the year in which they are identified. Trade debtors terms are normally 14 days.

p. Provisions for Professional Indemnity Claims Provision is made for possible Professional Indemnity claim excess.

94 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000710074 Schedule 4/3.

q. Revenue Recognition Sale a/Goods Sales revenue comprises revenue earned (net of returns, discounts and allowances) from the provision of products to entities outside the consolidated entity. Sales revenue is recognised when the goods are provided.

Rendering a/Services Revenue from rendering of services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided.

Interest Income Interest income is recognised as it accrues.

Asset Sales The gross proceeds of asset sales are included as revenue of the consolidated entity. The profit or loss on disposal of assets is brought to account at the date an unconditional contract of sale is signed.

r. Accounts Payable (i) Trade Creditors Trade creditors, including accruals, are recognised when the consolidated entity becomes obliged to make future payments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. Trade creditors are normally settled within 30 days.

(ii) University Staff Funds University staff funds relate to monies invoiced on projects for which payment will be made to University staff once they are recovered from the appropriate debtor.

s. Goods and Services Tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payabies are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet. Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.

t. Acquisitions of Assets All assets acquired including property, plant and equipment and intangibles are initially recorded at their cost of acquisition at the date of acquisition, being the fair value of the consideration provided plus incidental costs.

, Annual Report 2001 95 L THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000710074 Schedule 4/4. u. Reclassification of financial information Some line items and sub-totals reported in the previous financial year have been . reclassified and repositioned in the financial statements as a result of the first time application on 1 January 2001 of the revised standards AASB 1018 Statement of

Financial Performance, AASB 1034 Financial Report Presentation and Disclosures and the new AASB 1040 Statement of Financial Position. Adoption of these standards has resulted in the transfer of the reconciliation of opening to closing retained profits from the face of the statements of financial performance to note 15.

2. Revenue Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 $ $ $ $ Revenue from Ordinary Activities Revenue from Sale of goods 58,434 739,189 58,434 739,1,.. Revenue from Rendering of services 6,732,878 6,259,329 6,769,218 5,771,841 6,798,312 6,998,~18 6,828,352 6,511,03~ Other Revenues From Operating Activities Interest - Other Parties 219,469 214,917 209,546 203,0l( From Outside Operating Activities Gross proceeds from sale of non-current assets 248,487 100,252 248,487 100,95: Total Other Revenues 467,956 315,869 458,033 303,96: Total revenu~ from Ordinary Activities 7,266,268 7,314,~87 7,286,385 6,814,99< Individually significant items included in Profit from ordinary activities Profit on sale of investments 106,712 106,712 Diminution in value of investments 106,712 106,712

3. Profitfrom Ordinary activities has been arrived 4', at after charging (crediting) the following items: Depreciation of: - Plant and Equipment 38,299 37,489 38,299 37,48' - Motor Vehicles 44,559 30,436 44,559 30,43, - Amortisation of Patents 116,033 99,147 116,033 99,14 Total Depreciation and Amortisation 198,891 167,072 198,891 167,07: Cost of Goods Sold 58,434 739,189 58,434 739,18' Donations to University 24,263 46,756 24,263 46,75 Net Expense from movement in provision for: - employee entitlements 72,185 56,038 72,185 56,03 - warranties (5,600) (13,085) (5,600) (13,085 Operating lease rental expense 22,920 22,820 22,920 22,82 DilI)inution in value of investments 106,712 106,712 Net gainl(loss) on disposal of plant & equipment (17,787) (22,161) (17,787) (22,161 Net gain! (loss) on sale of investments 106,712 106,712 Increase in value of investments (267) (1,071) (267) (1,01~

96 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule 4/5. Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 4 Total amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors for: Audit of the Company 11.830 11.960 9,530 9.160

5. Reserves Capital Profits Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Contingency Reserve - representing an appropriation of the net surplus to fund unforeseen circumstances resulting in losses 323,128 323,128 323,128 323,128 Research Support Reserve - representing an appropriation of the net surplus of operating Divisions to support research by those Divisions 213.065 399,779 213,065 399,779 ,r. 541,193 727,907 541,193 727,907 Movements in Reserves were: Research Support Reserve Opening balance 399,779 524,524 399,779 524,524 Less transfer to retained profits 186,714 124,745 186,714 124,745 Closing balance 213,065 399,779 213,065 399,779

6. Receivables

Trade Debtors 723,853 723,911 723,853 723,911 Less: Provision for doubtful debts 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,OQO 718,853 718,911 718,853 718,911 Related Parties 25,820 44,637 54,820 44,637 744,673 763,548 773,673 763.548

7. Investments

(" 7.1 Current Assets Interest Bearing Deposits (at cost) 4,058,892 3,925,892 4,020,892 3,710,892 7.2 Non-Current Assets Listed Securities: Shares in other corporations (at cost) 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 Less: Provision for diminution in value 441,436 441,970 441,436 441,970 8,564 8,030 8,564 8,030 Unlisted Securities: Shares in other corporations (at cost) 222,782 103,082 222,782 103,082 Less: Provision for diminution in value 209,794 103,082 209,724 103,082 12,988 12,988 Shares in controlled entities (at cost) (refer to Note 18 of the accounts) 2 2 21,552 8,030 21,554 8,032 Total Investments 4,080,444 3,933,922 4,042,446 3,718,924

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Schedule 4/6. Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2001 $ $ $ The shares in other listed corporations are 50% held in trust for another party.

Investments consist of: Provalis Plc (Biomedical Wholesaler) 8,564 8,030 8,564 8 Percentage ownership -less than 1% Hunter Control Pty Ltd (Systems Integration 12,988 12,988 Engineers). Percentage ownership 3.99% OJF Technology Pty Ltd (Wastewater Research and Consulting Engineers). Percentage ownership 19.3%

8. Inventories • Work in progress at net realisable value 221,258 172,156 221,258 172 Less: progress claims made 80,582 66,923 80,582 66 140,676 105233 140,676 105

9. Other Assets Other receivables 77,358 97,661 77,358 97

10. Property, Plant and Equipment Plant & Equipment (at cost) 473,976 448,159 473,976 448 Less: Accumulated depreciation 403,478 367,354 403,478 367 70,498 80,805 70,498 80 Motor Vehicles (at cost) 234,419 185,543 234,419 185 Less: accumulated depreciation 30,566 26,711 30,566 26 203,853 158,832 203,853 15W Total 274,351 239,637 274,351 239

11. Intangibles Intellectual Property (at cost) 1,405,454 1,362,193 1,405,454 1,362 Less: Accumulated amortisation 967,354 851,321 967,354 851 438,100 510,872 438,100 510

12. Payables Related parties 169,737 746,095 169,737 598 University Staff funds 166,477 173,728 166,477 173 Trade Creditors 487,776 367,099 482,476 JQQ 823,990 1,286,922 818,690 1,072

98 The University of Newcast1e THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIA TES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

16. Directors' Remuneration All Directors of the Company and consolidated entity act in an honorary capacity.

\ Z)I 1. Operating Lease Commitments

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the accounts: Payable: - not later than one year 22,920 22,920 22,920 22,920 -later than one year but not later than five years 9.550 32.470 9.550 32.470 32.470 55.390 32.470 55.390

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AnnuaJ Report 2001 99 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Schedule 4,

18. Investments in Controlled Entities

Name of Entity Country of formation Book Value of immediate or incorporation chief entity investment Net profit for yea 31.12.01 31.12.00 31.12.01 31.12 $ $ $ $ TUNRA USA Inc. USA UMAT Pty Ltd Australia 2 2 58 12' TUNRA USA Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary company formed to encourage and develop t marketing of the skills of the University and TUNRA in the USA. The accounts of TUNB USA Inc. have not been consolidated as the operations are not yet significant to these accoun No dividends were received from TUNRA USA Inc. UMAT Pty Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary company formed to develop and market~ psychometric testing skills of the University Department of Medicine and Health Sciences. . The Company holds ordinary shares in the above controlled entities.

19. Related Party Information Controlling entities The ultimate chief entity is the University of Newcastle by virtue of its capacity under 1 Articles of Association to appoint Members, who in turn elect the majority of the Director Ownership interests in related parties Interests held in related companies are set out in note 18.

Directors and Director related entities The Directors are:

Ronald James MacDonald Geoffrey James Leonard John Gerald Fitzgerald Roger Stephen Holmes Graeme John Jameson Alan William Roberts GlennThurston Turner Each held office as a Director of the Company during the year ended 31 December 200 1 together with Robert Llewellyn Clancy who resigned 29 May 2001. Remuneration received or receivable by the directors of the company is disclosed in N, 16 to the accounts. Transactions with other related parties ]be aggregate amounts brought to account in respect of the following types of transacti, and each class of related party involved were:

100 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule 4/9.

Transaction type Related Party Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 $ $ $ $ Reimbursement of research & infrastructure costs. University of Newcastle 546,903 912,967 546,903 727,028 Donations to University University of Newcastle 24,263 46,756 24,263 46,756 Received from University for services provided by TUNRA University of Newcastle 571,474 546,424 571,474 546,424 Sales to related company OJF Technology Pty Limited 1,337 1,337 Sales to related company TUNRA South Africa Ltd 40,374 40,374 Sales to related company UNAC Automation Pty Ltd 3,807 3,807 Sales to controlled entity UMATPtyLtd 34,578 86,077 Technical Consulting paid OJF Technology Pty Ltd 41,748 64,739 41,748 64,739 Technical Consulting paid OJF R&D Pty Ltd 1,059 2,846 1,059 2,846 •• Sales to director related entity Conveyor Technologies Limited 12,446 12,446 Sales to director related entity Industry Development Centre (Hunter) Ltd 300 300 Technical Consulting paid Bulk Solids Research & Technology Pty Limited 53,845 53,494 53,845 53,494 Rental of premises Industry Development 99,137 79,766 99,137 79,766 Centre (Hunter) Ltd

The above transactions, el\cept for donations to the University, were made on commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

Directors concerned in the Related Parties are; University of Newcastle Professor RL Clancy Professor GJ Jameson Professor RJ MacDonald Professor RS Holmes Professor A W Roberts TUNRA USA Inc. Professor A W Roberts Dr A Harrison OJF Technology Pty Limited Professor GJ Jameson Professor RJ MacDonald OJF R&D Pty Limited Professor GJ Jameson Professor RJ MacDonald Bulk Solids Research and Technology Pty Limited Professor A W Roberts Conveyor Technologies Limited Dr A Harrison is Industry Development Centre Professor RJ MacDonald (Hunter) Limited Mr JG Fitzgerald UNAC Automation Pty Ltd Professor R J MacDonald

Annual Report 2001 101 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Schedule 4110. Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 20( $ $ $ $ Amounts receivable from and payable to related parties Aggregate amounts receivable at balance date from: Current - Controlling entity 25,820 24,503 25,820 24,51 - Related companies 20,134 20,1: - Controlled entity 29,000 Aggregate amounts payable at balance date to: Current _ Controlling entity 169,129 746,095 169,129 598,3: - Related companies - Director related entity 608 608

20. Segment Information The consolidated entity operates principally in the areas of research and consulting to commerce and industry. It derives its revenue from fees earned and the granting of rights to use its intellectual property in Australia and overseas.

20.1 Industry Segments Sales fees and royalties derived from: Research & Consulting in the areas of: Chemical Engineering 291,345 586,207 291,345 586,21 Design 31,502 19,172 31,502 19,1' Economics & Commerce 206,782 260,891 206,782 260,8' Electrical & Computer Engineering 13,878 239,340 13,878 239,3( Food Technology 55,918 10,360 55,918 10,3( Graduate Education 102,584 194,717 102,584 194,7 Mechanical Engineering 688,178 812,375 688,178 812,3' Medicine & Health Sciences 2,073,989 1,586,231 2,073,989 1,586,2: Music 185,037 537,530 185,037 537,5: Other 3,047,940 2,679,622 3,077,980 2,192,1' Royalties for use of intellectual property 101,159 72,073 101,159 72,0' Total Sales fees and royalties Q,798,312 6,998,518 6,828,352 ·6,511,0:

102 The University of Newcastle THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074

Schedule 4/11. Consolidated The Company 2001 2000 2001 2000 $ $ $ $ 20.2 Geographic Segments Sales fees and royalties derived from: Australia 6,338,590 6,306,710 6,368,630 5,819,229 South East Asia 338,305 408,826 338,305 408,826 United States of America 22,709 52,419 22,709 52,419 Europe 55,784 79,831 55,784 79,831 Pacific region 32,600 110,358 32,600 110,358 Canada 935 935 South Africa 9.389 40.374 9389 40.374 Total Sales fees and royalties 6.798.312 6.998.518 6.828.352 6.511.037

Note - Due to the nature of the research and the Company's association with the University of •Newcastle, "Segment results" and "Segment assets" are not considered relevant.

21. Additional Financial Instruments Disclosure

21.1 Interest Rate Risk The consolidated entity's exposure to interest rate risk is limited for most of its fmancial assets.

The majority of interest bearing deposits held are subject to fixed interest rates and are due to mature within twelve months. The weighted average effective interest on these is 4.5% (2000:6.1%).

All other financial assets and financial liabilities are not subject to interest rate risk as they are non-interest bearing.

,t1.2 Credit Risk The credit risk on financial assets excluding investments, of the consolidated entity which have been recognised on the balance sheet, is the carrying amount net orany provision for doubtful debts.

21.3 Net Fah' Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities The net fair value of cash and non-interest bearing monetary fmancial assets and liabilities approximates their carrying value. The net fair value of other monetary fmancial assets is based on market price where a market exists.

Annual Report 2001 103

------THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule 41 Listed shares included in "Investments" are traded in an organised financial market. The net fa value of listed shares are determined by valuing them at the current quoted market bid price for an asset.

The net fair value of investments in unlisted shares in other corporations is determined by reference to the underlying net assets of the respective corporations. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES ACN 000 710 074 Schedule S. DIRECTOR'S DECLARATION

Pursuant to Section 41C (lB) and (1C) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and Section 295 of the Corporations Act. I, Ronald James MacDonald, being a Director of The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited, do hereby state, in accordance with a Resolution of the Directors that in the opinion of the Directors:

1. The financial statements and notes of the Company and consolidated entity are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and the consolidated entity as at 31 December, 2001 and of their performance, as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended on that date.

2. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, the Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2000 and the Corporations Act 2001.

3. The attached financial statements of the Company and consolidated entity have been made out in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Groups consensus views and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

4. At the date of the declaration there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

Further, I am not aware of any circumstances which would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.

Annua1 Report 2001 105 GPO BOX 12 SYDNEY NSW 2001

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

GRADUATESCHOOL.COM PTY LIMITED

To Members ofthe New South Wales Parliament and Members of GraduateSchooLcom

Scope 4 I have audited the accounts of GraduateSchool.com Pty Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2001. The company's directors are responsible for the financial report consisting of the statement of financial performance, statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and accompanying notes, and the directors' declaration and the information contained therein. My responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report to Members of the New South Wales Parliament and members of the company based on my audit as required by sections 27B and 41C(l) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 (the PF&A Act) and the Corporations Act 2001.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and statutory requirements to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates.

These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and statutory requirements, in Australia, so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the company's financial position, and performance as represented by the results of its operations and its cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

i:\z115{i\iurOl.uoc 106 The Univer.sJty of Newcastle Audit Opinion

In my opinion, the financial report of GraduateSchool.com Pty Limited complies with section 41B of the PF&A Act, and is in accordance with:

(a) the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 December 2001 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b) other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

RI Sendt Auditor-General

SYDNEY 10 April 2002

i:\z11So\iar01.doc L Annual Report 2001 107 GraduateSchool.com Pty Limited ACN 092 374 546

DIRECTORS' REPORT

The Directors submit the Financial Report of the Company for the year ended 31 December 200 I and the auditors' report thereon.

The names of the Directors in office at any time during and since the end of the financial year are:

Ronald James MacDonald (Chairman) Adrian William Page Kevin Scott Holmes

Principal Activities The principal activities of the company during the financial year were the development, promotion and administration of the University of Newcastle on-line post-graduate coursework programs. No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

As the company made a loss in this first year of operations no dividends were paid.

Review of Operations This was the first year of operations and the performance of the company was consistent with budget estimates. The main source of income was from students fees. This income increased with each successive trimester intake, with this trend expected to continue in 2002.

Likely Developments The company will continue to pursue the growth in student enrolments in on-line programs and funding has been allocated by the University of Newcastle for the development of several new on-line courses in 2002. It is also expected that the company's overseas recruitment will be increased, with the signing of agency agreements for Europe.

Events Subsequent to Balance Date No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in financial years subsequent to the financial year ended 31 December 2001.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

On behalf of the Directors

Director. #/"//0..t.

108 The University of Newcastle GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092 374 546

GradSchool.com 2001 • Note $

Revenues from ordinary activities 2 728,650

Expenses from ordinary activities, excluding borrowing costs expense 3 847,298

Borrowing costs expense

Retained profits (accumulated losses) at the beginning of the financial year

• Comparative figures are not presented as this is the company's first year of operations.

The statement of financial performance is to be read in conjuction with the notes to the financial statements

Annua1 Report 2001 109 L GraduateSchool.com pty Limited ACN 092 374 546

GradSchool.com 2001 Note $ Current Assets Cash 343,182 Receivables 4 21,015 Inventories 5 49,217 Total Current Assets 413,414

Non-Current Assets Intangible assets 6 148,527 Total Non-Current Assets 148,527

Current Liabilities Payables 7 380,324 Borrowings 8 29,400 Other 9 152,729 Total Current Liabilities 562,453

Non-Current Liabilities Borrowings 8 118,133 Total Non-Current Liabilities 118,133

Equity Contributed equity 10 Accumulated losses

* Comparative figures are not presented as this is the company's first year of operations.

The statement of financial position is to be read in conjuction with the notes to the financial statements

110 The University of Newcastle GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092374546

GradSchool.com 2001 $ Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers 876,288 Interest received 837 Payments to suppliers and employees (500,284) Net cash provided by operalingaclivilies 376,841 .

Cash flows from investing activities NerciisJjJfiOVi(fii({@~;;li}('ii\ies~rii1~~ctivities,'· '·.CC

Cash flows from financing activities

'~~;Z~:;;oo~~~~;~~~;:ares '...•.... ". .Nelcashused infinanci"gf1ctillilie~' '.

Net increase (decrease) in cash held 342,844 Cash at the beginning of the financial year Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies 338 ,."..,.... c"'im;& ""'.• ~""'"' ...

• Comparative figures are not presented as this is the company's first year of operations.

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjuction with the notes to the statement of cash flows

Annua1 Report 2001 111

._-- GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092374546

1. Non-cash financing and investing activities Loan - Establishment costs

Establishment costs totalling $181,533 incurred prior to January, 2001 GradSchool.com were paid by the University of Newcastle. This loan is to be repaid 2001 gradually as the company becomes profitable. An amount of $34,000 $ was repaid during the current period.

Establishment costs 165,030 Goods and services tax (GST) - included in operating cash fiow 16,503 Proceeds from borrowings 181,533

2. Reconciliation of Cash

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown on the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items on the statement of financial position as follows:

3. Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to operating profit after tax

16,503 Unrealised currency gain (338) G ST component of non-cash financing and investing activities 16,503 Change in assets and liabilities: (Increase) in receivables (Increase) in inventories Increase in payables Increase in other current liabilities

• Comparative figures are not presented as this is the company's first year of operations.

112 The University of Newcastle GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092374546

NOTES TOTHEFINANj:;IALSTATEMENTS .

1 Significant accounting policies This is the first general purpose financial report for the GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited. The Company was registered as a proprietary company limited by shares on 7 April, 2000 and commenced operations in January, 2001

The significant accounting policies that have been applied in the preparation of this report are as follows:

A Basis of accounting This report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, the Corporations Act 2001 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

The report has been prepared on accrual and going concern bases and is based on historical costs. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless stated otherwise.

-., Revenue recognition Fees revenue is recognised in the trimester in which it is earned. Interest revenue has been recognised on an accrual basis.

C Inventory valuation Inventories on hand at the end of the period have been valued using the first-in-first-out method of inventory valuation. This method is considered to achieve a valuation reasonably approximating the lower of cost and net realisable value.

o Income tax Income tax expense is calculated on the operating result at current taxation rates. Future income tax benefits relating to tax losses are not carried forward unless the benefits are virtually certain of being realised.

E Foreign Exchange Transactions in foreign currencies are converted to local currency at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction .

..foreign currency monetary items outstanding at the end of the period have been converted to .•cal currency using rates of exchange ruling at the end of the period . . ~

F Receivables Trade debtors are carried at nominal amounts due less any provision for doubtful debts.

G Intangible Assets For the purpose of AASB1 041 Revaluation of Non Current Assets, intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation.

Establishment costs are being amortised by the straight-line method over the period during which benefits are expected to be consumed, a period estimated to be 10 years.

Annual Report 2001 113 L ___ GraduateSchool.com pty Limited ACN 092374546

H Payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company which were unpaid atthe end of the period and are unsecured.

I Cash For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at bank and deposits at call, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

J Goods and Services Tax Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except for: - receivables and payables, which are recognised inclusive of GST, and - where GST is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the GST component is included in the cost of the asset or in the expense amount.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash flows are recognised inclusive of GST. The GST component of financing and investing activities is classified as operating cash flows.

K Employee entitlements At the end of the period the equivalent of 2.9 full-time employees were on secondment from The University of Newcastle (the University) to the Company.

Employee entitlements to annual leave and long service leave have been provided by the University and are included in the Company's liability to the University or have been reimbursed to the University.

L Comparative figures Comparative figures are not shown as this is the Company's first year of operations.

2 Revenues from ordinary activities

Fees revenue I nterest revenue Net foreign currency gain

3 Expenses from ordinary activities

Consumables expense Services expense * Travel expense Repairs and maintenance expense Utilities expense Equipment expense Employee benefits expense Amortisation expense Other expenses from ordinary activities

"Includes remuneration of auditors as follows: Audit of the financial report

114 The University of Newcastle GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092 374 546

GradSchool.com 4 Receivables 2001 $ Trade debtors' "

5 Inventories

Display binders, at cost Textbooks, at cost

6 Intangible assets

Establishment costs, at cost less accumulated amortisation

•7 Payables Trade creditors and accruals Related parties·

• The Company is dependent on the University for a significant volume of financial support. The nature of this support largely relates to the delayed payment of invoices to the University and to an interest-free loan from the University used to pay for establishment costs incurred prior to commencement of operations.

At the end of the period, an amount of $313,157 was owing to the University with respect to unpaid invoices.

8 Borrowings

Current .toan -establishment costs •

Non-current Loan - establishment costs •

• Allhe end of the period, an amount of $147,533 was owing to the University with respect to a loan for establishment costs incurred prior to commencement of operations. It is estimated that $29,400 will be repaid during 2002 and the balance of $118, 133 systematically repaid over the next four years.

9 other current liabilities

Fees received in advance

Annual Report 2001 115 ACN 092 374 546 GraduateSchool.com pty Limited

GradSchool.com 10 Contributed equity 2001 $ Shares on issue at the beginning of the period Add: increase in shares during the period: Fully paid ordinary shares: 3, carrying one vote per share ~. Shares on issue at the end of the period ..

11 Related party information

Controlling entities

The ultimate parent entity is the University of Newcastle, by virtue of its full ownership of the Company's issued share capital.

Directors and director related entities

Directors who have held office during the period are: Kevin Scot! Holmes (714100 - present) Ronald James MacDonald (714100 - present) Adrian William Page (30110100 - present)

Remuneration of directors All directors of the Company act in an honorary capacity and receive no remuneration.

Transactions with related parties

The aggregate amounts recognised for related party transactions follow.

Unless otherwise stated, transactions with related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions.

a. The University of Newcastle

Services provided by the University • Administrative support provided by the University Academic licence fees Loan provided by the University ••

• Services provided by the University are invoiced monthly to the Company, with delayed payment of invoices being accepted by the University.

•• Loans made to the Company from the University are on an interest-free basis and will be repaid gradually as the Company achieves profitability.

b. The University of Newcastle Research Associates (TUNRA)

Reimburse expenses incurred on behalf of the Company.

116 The University of Newcastle GraduateSchool.com Ply Limited ACN 092374546

GradSthool.com Directors concerned in the related parties are: 2001 $ University of Newcastle: Prof. K.S. Holmes Prof. R.J. MacDonald Prof. A.w. Page

TUNRA: Prof. R.J. MacDonald

Amounts receivable from and payable to related parties: Aggregate amounts payable at the end of the period to: Current: Controlling entity Related companies (TUNRA) Non-Current: Controlling entity

.2 Financial instruments disclosure a Interest rate risk The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is limited, as all financial assets and financial liabilities are non-interest bearing or attract a nominal rate.

b Credit risk The credit risk on financial assets of the Company which have been recognised on the staltecner.t of financial position is the carrying amount, net of any provisions.

c Net fair value of financial assets and liabilities The net fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their carrying value.

13 Subsequent events There are no matters or occurrences up to the present time which would materially affect the accounts or disclosures therein or which are likely to materially affect the future operations of the Company .

•14 Commitments for Expenditure a Capital Expenditure Commitments: There were no capital expenditure commitments at the end of the period.

b Lease Commitments: There were no lease commitments at the end of the period.

c Other Expenditure Commitments: There were no other expenditure commitments at the end of the period.

15 Contingent Liabilities There were no contingent liabilities at the end of the period.

Annual Report 2001 117 GraduateSchool.com Pty Limited ACN 092 374 546

DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

Pursuant to section 41C (lB) and (le) ofthe Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and section 295 of the Corporations Act I, Kevin Scott Holmes being a director of GraduateSchool.com Proprietary Limited, do hereby state in accordance with a resolution of the directors that in the opinion of the directors:

1. The financial statements and notes of the company are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 31 December, 2001 and the financial performance, results of operations and transactions of the company for the year then ended.

2. The financial statements of the company have been prepared in accordance with accounting standards, urgent issues group consensus views and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, the Corporations Act 2001 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983.

3. At the date of the declaration there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

In addition, the directors are not aware of any circumstances that would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.

~ ...... ~ ...... Kevin Scott Holmes, Director.

Date: "y. 1'. O::;t..

118 The University of Newcastle UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At the time of going to press, the Audited Financial Statements for the University of Newcastle Sports and Aquatic Centre were not available.

They are included as an appendix to this report.

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Annual Report 2001 119 The UNIVERSITY oL NEWCASTLE "="11 -, -~UT-- C-I\iIANAG-;I\iIENT STRuci~-~~U~~~11

COUNCIL I

VlCE·CHANCElLOR Professor Roger Holmes DEI'UTY VICE·CHANmtOR DEPUTY IIIa·CHANCEUOR Professor Brlan English (RESFAROI) Profeuof Ron MacDonatd I I -r I I Research Fadlltles PRO-IIJC£·OfANCELlOR DCKUnVE DlREcroR UNIVERSf1Y SECRETARY EXEctnM PlREcroR (lJrlwnal RelatJons) RNAfiCf AND PROPfRTY AND REGISTRAR 'nfo"".tJon and EduattJon Research Branch Professor Jenny Graham M'r Brhm Penfofd Ms Gem Checng Sfrndau otmfon lutd University Research Centres and Llbnltfllll Institutes Ms Linda O'Brien Development Unit • Accounts Payable Audllmlc Administration Unit Reselrch and Project • Purthailng • Faculty SI!al!tarlats Development Enabling ProgflllllS Unit • Student ServlclIS and Support Client Servlcm and Services Unit Director, Central Coast Campuses The University of Newcastle ~ frta~1 Equity ~nd D~ty Unit Graduate SChool Family Action Centre o Ptlyslca' Planning: " Estates ~ Informlltion Resources ou ...... • Risk & Insurance J.- Human Resoufte Management Branch TUNRA Ltd InternatlonalOevelopment • ~mployee RelatiOns Informstlon Syrtems Off1a Flnantlal Servket Unit • He.alth, Safety ,nd Dew!lopment """"" 0IlUJlnen 5ervla!l SldIon • Training and Development IT Infrartructure Statistics and Or Barry McKnlgtrt M~rkm:ll'1g and Media • Management Accounting • Penonnel Admlnlnratlon EltlIluatlon. Servlo:es Section - • Recruitment • ftl!Ytlnue SectIon • Superannoetloll Learning and Development FlmlnCOl! iIInd Estates Radio2NUR • flnand&1 Ao:tountrng Section • Remun'mrtlon Manllgement • Finance Sl"tems Sectlon Institutional ReHarch Unit Mli!dia Design, Production and tInfoormaUoo Re!oOI.Il'a! Centre Resldentlal Accommodation Unit tPubllcatloru 5ecreurlat • Cantral SeMen • Sloo:retarl.t SelVlc!I; Studerlt Admlnlrtrlltion • Halls of Reslcll!nce • Retordl MlIO'Ilgement L SUI'W)IBnd Evaluation • AC<:ommodatlon SerYlca • Web Ca-ordlnatloll Ser'ollc~ L Student Sefv\cJ!I Student Admlnlrtrlltlon Unit • InternatIonal and Oomtnk Undlf9rHuate Student Admlnlmlltlon • Student Infonnlltlon Systems

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Postal Address: tJniversity Secretary The University of Newcastle (:allaghan NSW 2308

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