ANNUAL REPORT 2017

The Year in Review Volume 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2017

ANNUAL LETTER OF REPORT 2017 SUBMISSION Western Sydney University’s 2017 Annual 4 April, 2018 Report has been produced in a two-volume set: Volume 1, ‘The Year in Review’, contains Dear Minister, statutory reports, while Volume 2, ‘Financial Statements’, contains the financial statements The Board of Trustees of Western Sydney of the University and related entities. University is pleased to submit the Annual Report of the proceedings of the University The cost of production of the Annual Report and its audited Financial Statements for 2017 is $1250. the year ended 31 December 2017, for your presentation to the New South Wales The University Annual Reports are also Parliament. available via the Internet and can be found on our website at westernsydney.edu.au/ The Annual Report and Financial Statements about_uws/leadership/governance have been prepared and submitted in accordance with the Annual Reports WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public ACKNOWLEDGES THE Finance and Audit Act 1983. TRADITIONAL OWNERS Yours sincerely, With respect to Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses Professor Peter Shergold, AC occupy Aboriginal traditional lands, the Chancellor University acknowledges the Darug, Gandangara, Tharawal and Wiradjuri Professor Barney Glover peoples, and thanks them for supporting Vice-Chancellor and President its work on their lands. It is the University’s practice that appropriate Aboriginal cultural protocols be observed before formal meetings, conferences or events.

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Contents

THE YEAR IN REVIEW 4 RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT, STATUTORY REPORTING 45 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL 30 CODE OF CONDUCT 45 AND VICE-CHANCELLOR 4 GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL (GRS) 31 EMPLOYEES 45 OFFICE OF ABORIGINAL AND REMUNERATION OF SENIOR MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EXECUTIVE 46 BELIEFS 6 EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 32 PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES 46 INTERNATIONAL 34 COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT 46 CHARTER, PURPOSE AND OFFICE OF QUALITY AND PRIVACY 46 LEGISLATION 7 PERFORMANCE 35 GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CHANGES IN ACTS OR SUBORDINATE OFFICE OF LEARNING (PUBLIC ACCESS) 47 LEGISLATION/SIGNIFICANT JUDICIAL TRANSFORMATIONS 35 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) 51 DECISIONS 7 RISK MANAGEMENT 52 ACADEMIC 35 PROMOTION AND TRAVEL 52 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 9 OFFICE OF DIGITAL FUTURES 36 CREDIT CARD CERTIFICATION 52 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS 9 THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 36 PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS 52 BOARD CHARTER 9 THE ACADEMY 37 RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK 53 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 37 FUNDS GRANTED TO GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 10 SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, NON-GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY SUMMARY OF KEY BOARD ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS 37 ORGANISATIONS 54 DELIBERATIONS IN 2017 10 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 38 INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE 54 BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 10 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES HONORARY AWARDS AND TITLES 10 AND COMMUNICATION ARTS 38 ACADEMIC SENATE 12 SCHOOL OF LAW 38 APPENDIX 1 ACADEMIC SENATE MEMBERSHIP 13 SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 38 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT 55 WESTERN SYDNEY GOVERNANCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 38 STRUCTURE 14 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH 39 APPENDIX 2 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS 56 UNIVERSITY 15 AND PSYCHOLOGY 39 WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY APPENDIX 3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 16 FINANCE AND RESOURCES 40 COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES OFFICE OF ESTATE AND COMMERCIAL 40 ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD SUMMARY REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 17 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF TRUSTEES 57 AND DIGITAL SERVICES 41 PEOPLE AND ADVANCEMENT 18 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS 42 APPENDIX 4 STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFFICE 18 PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE 42 STUDENT DATA 58 HUMAN RESOURCES 20 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 21 ENTITIES 44 APPENDIX 5 ALUMNI 21 THE COLLEGE 44 MAJOR CONSULTANCIES 63 ADVANCEMENT 22 THE WHITLAM INSTITUTE 44 ART COLLECTION 23 WESTERN UNLIMITED LTD 44 CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY 24 WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY EQUITY AND DIVERSITY 24 EARLY LEARNING LTD 44 EQUITY STATISTICS 29

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The Year in Review

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND VICE-CHANCELLOR It has been a significant year for Western with the New South Wales Government In 2017, Western Sydney University Sydney University. While 2017 brought many saw the establishment of the $21 million expanded its global research and partnership challenges, the University has successfully Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown arrangements. We signed agreements for two achieved a great number of positive, and Hospital. The Campbelltown Sport and Health further joint research centres with Nanjing in many cases landmark, accomplishments Centre of Excellence, which was developed in University of Chinese Medicine and Ningbo and outcomes. partnership with Campbelltown City Council, University. We also opened the UEH Western will help to strengthen the University’s Sydney Joint Centre for Small and Medium This year we embarked on the introduction presence in South West Sydney. The launch of Enterprises (SME) and Family Business and implementation of several strategic the $7 million, high-tech research glasshouse Research in conjunction with the University projects to reposition the University as at Hawkesbury, set up in collaboration with of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). In a leader in innovative higher education Horticulture Innovation Australia, was another addition, the International Centre for Ocean offerings with a goal to ensure our long- successful partnership for the University. Governance (ICOG) was launched, delivering term sustainability in a highly competitive The facility will operate as a centre for specialised training programs for the Law environment. Western Growth, the review industry-driven research, education, and and Justice Division within the Ministry of of the University’s Strategic Plan (Securing training. A new science and health building Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in the Success), the Shared Services program, and was also officially opened on the University’s People’s Republic of Bangladesh. the 21st Century Curriculum Renewal project Parramatta South campus, enabling more were the University’s major innovations in learning, teaching, and research opportunities. Western Sydney University now has a growing 2017. In combination, these initiatives will global profile. This has been reflected in enable the University to capitalise on new The University’s plan to update its educational an increase of 23 per cent in international revenue streams, develop agile course offerings and teaching methodologies were enrolments in 2017. The University also held its offerings, and modernise operations. activated in 2017 through the 21st Century position in the top two per cent of universities Implemented together, they will allow Curriculum Renewal project. This three- worldwide, coupled with a continued rise in the University to become an even more year initiative will renew the University’s international rankings. influential and high-quality institution. curriculum architecture in order to provide more attractive and accessible course At an operational level, Western Sydney Through Western Growth, the University is offerings. Reassessing and developing new University has implemented significant seeking to deliver education and research course programs that appeal to prospective programs and policies that have positively precincts that not only meet the needs of our students will not only enhance postgraduate contributed to student and staff experiences students and staff but also the expectations of employment opportunities but will also assist and service delivery. the Western Sydney community. Our strategy the University to remain competitive and to focuses on developing both traditional and address the future requirements of industry. Prospective students enjoyed earlier offers to CBD-based vertical campuses. This exciting As part of the project, a refreshed Bachelor of study at Western Sydney University through venture began early in the year with the Data Science and Bachelor of Cyber Security the HSC True Rewards program. This flagship opening of our stunning new building in the and Behaviour were created in 2017. program granted a place to students based Parramatta CBD. Similar high-amenity vertical on their HSC subject outcomes, rather than campuses will be opened in the Liverpool CBD The University also launched the Shared their ATAR scores. Western Sydney University in 2018 and the Bankstown CBD around 2021. Services program. This major University-wide was also a sector leader in rolling out its consolidation scheme will renew business innovative Digital Textbooks initiative, which In 2017, Western Growth also played a critical processes and enable more effective and was downloaded by 93 per cent of first year role in helping the University align its activities efficient provision of services. While the students with approximately four million page with Local and State Government priorities development program was challenging, we views. Furthermore, Western Sydney Online and renew its focus on negotiating significant now have stronger capabilities and better was launched with Online Education Services research agreements with industry. There resource allocation. Full implementation will (OES) in September 2017, with more than were a number of key successes for the occur in 2018. 100 students enrolled in the pilot term University throughout the year. A partnership in Social Science and Business courses. Course offerings through OES will continue to expand in 2018.

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Professor Peter Shergold, AC Professor Barney Glover Chancellor Vice-Chancellor and President

This year, the University made significant In 2018, the University will focus on key progress in its support of the Universities strategies and internal reviews to maintain Australia Respect. Now. Always campaign. its position as a world-class University with a It made a firm commitment to implement contemporary and agile outlook. It will remain the recommendations emerging from the firmly committed to the region that it serves Australian Human Rights Commission’s and will continue to find new ways to open National Survey on Sexual Harassment and opportunities to all those with the capacity to Sexual Assault. A significant achievement was benefit from higher education. It will ensure establishing the Vice-Chancellor’s Respect. that students remain at the centre of all that Now. Always taskforce to drive the University’s we do. efforts in addressing sexual assault and harassment on University campuses. That is our future.

The University’s annual Yarramundi Lecture Professor Peter Shergold, AC series celebrated its 21st year in 2017 and Chancellor a panel of influential Indigenous speakers discussed the theme: ‘Did You Get the Professor Barney Glover Message?’ in commemoration of the Vice-Chancellor and President anniversary. A compendium of all the lectures throughout the years was produced by the University as a reminder of the important milestone and history of this event.

The University became a member of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) during 2017, which gave rise to a range of positive developments. In addition to the very active role the IRU has performed in lobbying Commonwealth higher education policy changes, significant direction and agreement on future collaborative and strategic efforts across the member universities was achieved at the IRU Senior Leaders Forum in Cairns.

Overall, despite many challenges, especially around Commonwealth funding policy uncertainty, Western Sydney University continues to build on its natural strengths and strong mission.

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Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs

MISSION VISION VALUES BELIEFS

To be a University of international To secure success for our ≥≥ Excellence and quality ≥≥ The primacy of the student standing and outlook, achieving students and the Greater Western ≥≥ Scholarly rigour and integrity experience excellence through scholarship, Sydney region through innovation ≥≥ Equity and inclusiveness ≥≥ Environmental and social teaching, learning, research and and discovery in a dynamic and ≥≥ Collegiality and participation responsibility service to local and international technology-enabled world. ≥≥ Academic freedom ≥≥ A vibrant and inclusive communities, beginning with ≥≥ Relevance and responsibility intellectual community the people of Greater Western ≥≥ Ethics and accountability ≥≥ Opportunity for excellence Sydney. ≥≥ Being connected locally and internationally ≥≥ Valuing, developing and rewarding our staff

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Charter, Purpose and Legislation

Western Sydney University is established under the CHANGES IN ACTS OR SUBORDINATE Western Sydney University Act 1997. The University LEGISLATION/SIGNIFICANT JUDICIAL operates in accordance with this Act and the associated DECISIONS Western Sydney University By-law 2017. The Act constitutes the University and prescribes its functions In 2017, the Western Sydney University Act 1997 was amended and the authority of its governing body, the Board of Trustees. to streamline provisions relating to University governance and Section 8 (1) of the Act defines the core object of ‘the the University’s powers in relation to property and financial University as the promotion, within the limits of the University’s accommodation. In addition, the Western Sydney University By- resources, of scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction law 2005 was repealed and replaced with a new Western Sydney of research and teaching, and academic excellence.’ University By-law 2017 and a new Western Sydney University (Governance) Rule 2017. Key changes included removal of the The Act also requires the University to have particular regard to requirement for the term of office of a Deputy Chancellor to the needs of Western Sydney in fulfilling this objective. always commence on 1 January, incorporation of a process for appointment of the graduate member of the Board of Trustees and moving some content from the By-law into the Rule.

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FIVE YEARS – KEY STATISTICS

CATEGORY 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (P) CHANGE  2016–17  (P)

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

TOTAL 42,000 43,916 44,919 44,452 44,815 0.8%  Female % 55.1% 55.0% 54.8% 55.2% 55.5% 0.3% 

Commencing 16,359 17,213 18,086 17,396 17,334 -0.4% 

Female % 55.0% 54.6% 54.2% 55.2% 55.3% 0.1% 

STUDENT LOAD

TOTAL 31,457 32,912 33,668 33,293 33,152 -0.4%  Undergraduate 26,495 27,364 28,637 28,078 27,526 -2.0% 

Postgraduate 4,240 4,381 4,111 4,381 4,818 10.0% 

Other* 722 1,167 921 834 808 -3.1% 

* Other includes enabling, cross institutional and non-award

STUDENT LOAD BY FUNDING SOURCE Commonwealth Supported Places 27,049 28,387 29,147 28,330 27,268 -3.7% 

Commonwealth Research Training Scheme/Program 576 493 490 559 623 11.4% 

Domestic fee-paying (award and non-award) 847 732 705 792 811 2.4% 

International fee-paying 2,985 3,300 3,326 3,612 4,450 23.2% 

AWARD COMPLETIONS

TOTAL 9,202 9,029 8,973 9,191 N.A 2.4%  Undergraduate 6,564 6,387 6,687 7,155 n.a 7.0% 

Postgraduate 2,638 2,642 2,286 2,036 n.a -10.9% 

% Change based on 2015-16

STAFF (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT)

TOTAL 3,043 3,350 3,443 3,515 3,300 -6.1%  Academic 1,420 1,532 1,621 1,668 1,590 -4.7% 

Teaching only 513 585 654 665 670 0.8% 

Teaching and research 699 706 843 850 770 -9.4% 

Research only 51 73 95 112 121 8.0% 

Other 158 167 29 41 29 -29.4% 

Professional 1,623 1,818 1,822 1,847 1,710 -7.4% 

2017 includes estimated casual staff based on 2016

RESEARCH FUNDING ($’000) Australian Competitive Grant income (Category 1) includes 12,041 14,997 11,333 13,748 n.a n.a ARC, NHMRC and other

Collaborative income (Category 2, 3 and 4) 10,258 11,238 14,664 23,474 n.a n.a

TOTAL HERDC INCOME 22,300 26,230 25,998 37,222 N.A N.A % Change based on 2015-16

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE ($’000) 684,199 729,665 755,617 774,834 799,105 3.1% 

TOTAL NET ASSETS ($’000) 1,366,871 1,454,991 1,607,353 1,666,220 1,919,918 15.2%  (p) Provisional figures subject to audit.

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Governance and Management

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS BOARD CHARTER

THREE OFFICIAL MEMBERS The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the University with Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor those functions prescribed under the Western Sydney University Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor Act 1997. The Board acts for and on behalf of the University. Its key Associate Professor Paul Wormell, Chair of Academic Senate – functions are to develop broad policies and strategic plans with respect until 31 January 2018 to the University, manage the University’s resources and monitor the University’s performance. The members – official, appointed and SIX APPOINTED MEMBERS (MINISTERIAL) elected – meet approximately six times each year in addition to a Mr John Banks – until 31 December 2017 strategic planning day. The Board is supported in its work by a number Emeritus Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik AO of specialist committees and advisory councils. Ms Elizabeth Dibbs (Deputy Chancellor) Ms Genevieve Gregor (Pro Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor) Details about the Board, including summaries and minutes of meetings Ms Vivienne James – until 31 December 2017 are published on the University’s website at: westernsydney.edu.au/ Mr Ian Stone – until 31 December 2017 about_uws/leadership/board_of_trustees/board_meetings

SIX APPOINTED MEMBERS (BOARD) The compliance statement of the Board of Trustees is contained in Mr Christopher Brown AM Appendix 1 of this report. Mr Peeyush Gupta Mr Michael Pratt AM (Deputy Chancellor) – resigned 31 August 2017 The number of meetings attended by each member is contained in Ms Gabrielle Trainor AO Appendix 2 of this report. Ms Carmel Hourigan (Graduate Member) – from 1 July 2017 Ms Kerry Stubbs – from 1 September 2017

FOUR ELECTED MEMBERS Dr Ben Etherington, Academic Staff Mr Tim Ferraro, Graduate – until 30 June 2017 Ms Winnie Jobanputra, Undergraduate Student – until 31 December 2017 Ms Sophie Kobuch, Postgraduate Student – until 30 June 2017 Ms Alexandra Coleman, Postgraduate Student – 1 July 2017 Ms Jenny Purcell, Professional Staff – until 31 December 2017

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Governance and Management

SUMMARY OF KEY BOARD Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Chancellors Ms Elizabeth Dibbs and Ms DELIBERATIONS IN 2017 (Strategy and Planning), as well as a Senior Genevieve Gregor as Ministerial appointments Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and a Deputy Vice- to the Board of Trustees for second terms In 2017, the Board of Trustees considered Chancellor (Research and Innovation). of 4 years each, commencing on 1 January the University’s investment and divestment 2018 – and the appointments of Mr Joseph strategy and formed a working party The Board approved the 2018-2020 budget, Carrozzi, Ms Holly Kramer and Dr Linda to consider an ethical decision-making continuing to take a conservative approach O’Brien, AM as Ministerial appointments to the framework for the Board and engaged due to the current policy and funding Board of Trustees for terms of 4 years each, The Ethics Centre to assist the University uncertainty facing the higher education commencing on 1 January 2018. The Board to develop an ethical framework. The sector. It also approved the implementation of appointed a new member to its University Board also approved the Western Sydney a new Student Management System which will Infrastructure Committee, and reappointed Online Renewal Business Case, which build on the strategic goal of a distinctively, members to its Finance and Investment will extend the University’s capacity to student-centred institution by providing the Committee and Audit and Risk Committee. deliver engaging learning experiences best possible experience for students as they in an advanced digital environment. enrol and progress through their studies. HONORARY AWARDS At its annual strategy day, the Board Throughout the year, the Board noted the AND TITLES considered the University’s enrolment University’s deliberations about course trends within the context of informing the and unit review and received reports from In 2017, the Board conferred honorary awards Western Growth Strategy and approved the Academic Senate about: of the University to: continuation of existing and new campus ≥≥ academic governance matters ≥≥ Professor Mary O’Kane AC – Honorary development work, including the development ≥≥ reviews and amendments of academic Doctor of Science of and transition to new purpose-built vertical policies ≥≥ Mr Marcus Charles Blackmore AM – campuses at Liverpool and Bankstown ≥≥ monitoring of academic standards and Honorary Doctor of Letters from the existing Milperra campus. It also integrity ≥≥ Mr Bryan Neathway Brown AM – Honorary considered the University’s risk management ≥≥ the regular Academic Forums cosponsored Doctor of Letters strategy and the 21st Century Curriculum by the Vice-Chancellor and Chair of ≥≥ Mr Steven James McRae – Honorary Doctor Renewal Project (21CC), a project which seeks Academic Senate of Letters to make the University more efficient with a ≥≥ assessment and review of TEQSA’s ≥≥ Professor Phong Dong Nguyen – Honorary simpler curriculum architecture, but also more regulatory requirements Doctor of Letters competitive in the light of the changing nature ≥≥ Updates on the 21st Century Curriculum ≥≥ Ms Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO – Honorary of work. Renewal Project. Doctor of Letters ≥≥ Dr Tim Williams – Honorary Doctor of The Board approved the University’s Letters memberships of the Innovative Research BOARD AND COMMITTEE ≥≥ The Honourable Brian Sully AM QC – Universities (IRU) network and the Sydney MEMBERSHIP Honorary Fellow Partnership for Health, Education and ≥≥ Mr David Borger – Honorary Fellow Research & Enterprise (SPHERE) consortium. There were a number of key appointments to ≥≥ Mr Jim Marsden – Honorary Fellow the Board in 2017. ≥≥ Mr Gregory Prior – Honorary Fellow The Board approved revisions to the Charters ≥≥ Mr Ned Mannoun – Honorary Fellow for each of the Board Committees: Audit and The Board approved the re-election of Ms ≥≥ Ms Amna Karra-hassan – Community Risk, Finance and Investment, and University Elizabeth Dibbs as Deputy Chancellor, and Fellow Infrastructure, as well as the Board of Trustees the election of Ms Genevieve Gregor (who ≥≥ Mr Danny Mikati – Community Fellow Standing Orders. As a result of changes made was previously Pro Chancellor) as Deputy ≥≥ Mr Paul Rogers – Community Fellow to the Western Sydney University Act 1997, Chancellor. In July 2017, Ms Alexandra ≥≥ Ms Violet Roumeliotis – Community Fellow a new Western Sydney University By-Law Coleman replaced Ms Sophie Kobush as the ≥≥ Ms Biljana Sankovic – Community Fellow and Western Sydney University Governance elected postgraduate student member, and ≥≥ Mr Doug Taylor – Community Fellow Rule came into effect from 6 January 2017. Ms Carmel Hourigan replaced Mr Timothy ≥≥ Ms Kerrie Womsley – Community Fellow. These incorporated changes to the process Ferraro as the graduate member. Ms Kerry for filling casual vacancies on the Board and Stubbs was elected to fill a casual vacancy The Board conferred the title of Emeritus providing for the graduate member to be created when Mr Michael Pratt AM resigned in Professor of the University on: appointed by the Board, rather than elected. August 2017. In December 2017, the appointed ≥≥ Professor Bronwyn Davies A new Board Executive Committee was also Ministerial members, Ms Vivienne James, Mr ≥≥ Professor Jane Goodall established to replace the Board Standing and Ian Stone and Mr John Banks, the general ≥≥ Professor Robert Lee Remunerations and Nominations Committees staff member Ms Jenny Purcell, and the ≥≥ Professor Janusz Nowotny undergraduate student member, Ms Winnie ≥≥ Professor David Rowe The Board approved changes to the senior Jobanputra, concluded their terms on the ≥≥ Professor Timothy Rowse management positions of the University Board of Trustees. ≥≥ Professor Louise Young. in accordance with Section B (Human Resources Delegations) of the Delegations At the 6 December 2017 meeting, the Board (Administrative) Policy, with the establishment resolved to recommend to the NSW Minister of new senior executive positions, namely, the for Education the re-appointments of Deputy

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS

OFFICIAL MEMBERS

Professor Peter Shergold Professor Barney Glover, Associate Professor AC, Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Paul Wormell, Chair of Academic Senate

APPOINTED MEMBERS (MINISTERIAL)

Mr John Banks Ms Elizabeth Dibbs, Ms Genevieve Gregor, Ms Vivienne James Mr Ian Stone Emeritus Professor, Deputy Chancellor Deputy Chancellor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik AO

APPOINTED MEMBERS (BOARD)

Mr Christopher Brown Mr Michael Pratt AM, Ms Carmel Hourigan Ms Gabrielle Trainor AO Mr Peeyush Gupta Ms Kerry Stubbs AM Deputy Chancellor

ELECTED MEMBERS

Mr Tim Ferraro, Ms Sophie Kobuch, Ms Jenny Purcell, Dr Ben Etherington, Ms Winnie Jobanputra, Ms Alexandra Coleman Graduate Postgraduate Student General Staff Academic Staff Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student

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Governance and Management

ACADEMIC SENATE ACTIVITIES IN 2017 Academic Senate continues to review and streamline the University’s academic policies Established under the Western Sydney Academic Senate receives regular and procedures, ensuring that they are University Act 1997, Academic Senate is educational compliance reports from the student-centred and aligned with the Higher the University’s peak forum for academic Office of Quality and Performance, including Education Standards Framework. In December debate and discourse, the primary custodian advice that the documentation for the 2017 Senate endorsed the Aboriginal and of academic values and standards for the University’s re-registration by TEQSA had Torres Strait Islander Education Policy and University, and a standing committee of the been submitted on 17 November 2017. The recommended it to the Board of Trustees Board of Trustees. Its responsibilities include reports contain a substantial amount of for approval. Other highlights include a set promoting and monitoring academic quality, Senate-related documentation, including of Student Academic Appeals Procedures, standards and values; advising the Board minutes and course-approval documents. as an outcome from the University’s Higher and Vice-Chancellor on academic matters; Education Standards Framework Action Plan; deciding academic policy and approving The Academic Senate’s Education Committee major revisions to the Student Feedback related procedures; accrediting and approving receives regular reports on student survey on Units and Teaching Survey Policy and courses, programs and units; and promoting data and academic quality measures, Articulation Pathways Policy; and policy the quality and development of research in including Annual Course Reports, and Senate changes to reflect the particular needs of the University. It exercises and oversees a Assessment Committee receives reports from online students. wide range of delegations and responsibilities the and The College after each academic through its standing committees at the session. These reports now include a summary ACADEMIC SENATE RESEARCH University, School and University research of student misconduct matters and reports on Institute levels. external referencing of assessment standards. Advised by its Academic Planning and Research Committee discusses and gives Courses Approvals Committee, Academic Academic Senate’s Work Plan aligns with advice on research policy and strategy, in Senate approves new courses and articulation the University’s strategic risk register and close collaboration with the Research and agreements with Australian and a range Securing Success strategic plan, and sets Development portfolio, with Research Impact of international partner institutions. It out the main priorities for Senate’s activities, and Engagement being a priority during 2017. approves the offering and selection criteria taking account of its role and terms of for undergraduate scholarships, in addition reference, and the national Higher Education In December 2017 Academic Senate accepted to the approval of University Medals and Standards Framework. the final report and recommendations of Posthumous Awards. a comprehensive Review of Assessment, commissioned by the Vice-Chancellor Elections for the School and University and led by the Chair of Academic Senate research Institute representatives on in collaboration with Senate Assessment Academic Senate were conducted during Committee, its Chairs, and the Deputy Vice- November and December 2017. Elections Chancellor (Academic) portfolio. The report for the Chair and Deputy Chair of Academic contained a number of commendations, Senate were conducted during January 2018, affirmations and recommendations, which will with terms of office from 1 February 2018 to be implemented during 2018. 31 January 2020.

Academic Senate has engaged closely with the consultation process and review of the University’s strategic plan and academic structure, discussing proposals and giving advice at four Senate meetings. The Chair and other Senate members have also contributed to a Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Academic Senate Forum, and four Academic Charrettes.

Academic Senate engages closely with the University’s major strategic projects, giving special priority to the 21st Century Curriculum Renewal Project, including a Vice- Chancellor and Chair of Academic Senate Forum and workshop on Co-Creating our 21st Century Graduate Capabilities and Learning Experiences Framework, led by the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Learning Transformations).

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ACADEMIC SENATE MEMBERSHIP (as at 8 December 2017)

EX-OFFICIO ≥≥ Professor James Arvanitakis, ≥≥ Vacant, Academic Staff, School of Law ≥≥ Professor Barney Glover, Dean of Graduate Studies (Level A, B or C) Vice-Chancellor and President ≥≥ Mr Alan Moran, Chief Executive Officer ≥≥ Associate Professor Alpana Roy, Academic ≥≥ Professor Denise Kirkpatrick, Deputy Vice- (Acting), Western Sydney University, The Staff, School of Law (Level D or E) Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) College ≥≥ Vacant, Academic Staff, School of Medicine ≥≥ Professor Scott Holmes, Deputy ≥≥ Associate Professor Paola Escudero, (Level A, B or C) Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President University Research Institute (Research, Engagement, Development and ≥≥ Associate Professor Slade Jensen, International) ≥≥ Professor Paul James, Director, University Academic Staff, School of Medicine (Level Research Institute D or E) ≥≥ Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver AM, Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement; Pro Vice- ≥≥ Ms Robyn Causley, Director, Student ≥≥ Dr Kathleen Dixon, Academic Staff, School Chancellor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Administration of Nursing and Midwifery (Level A, B or C) Islander Leadership ≥≥ Mr Michael Gonzalez, University Librarian ≥≥ Professor Sheree Smith, Academic Staff, ≥≥ Professor Simon Barrie, Pro Vice- School of Nursing and Midwifery Chancellor (Learning Transformations) (Level D or E) ELECTED ≥≥ Professor Kevin Bell, Pro Vice-Chancellor ≥≥ Vacant, Academic Staff, School of Science (Digital Futures) (Term to 31 December 2017, unless otherwise and Health (Level A, B or C) indicated) ≥≥ Associate Professor Linda Taylor, ≥≥ Associate Professor Julie Old, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) ≥≥ Associate Professor Paul Wormell, Chair, Academic Staff, School of Science Academic Senate (31 January 2018) and Health (Level D or E) ≥≥ Professor Deborah Sweeney, Pro Vice- Chancellor (Research and Innovation) ≥≥ Dr Elfriede Sangkuhl, Deputy Chair, ≥≥ Dr Kate Huppatz, Academic Staff, Academic Senate (31 January 2018) School of Social Sciences and Psychology ≥≥ Mr Michael Burgess, Chief Student (Level A, B or C) Experience Officer ≥≥ Dr Terri Mylett, Academic Staff, School of Business (Level A, B or C) ≥≥ Associate Professor Jane Mears, ≥≥ Professor Scott Holmes, Academic Staff, School of Social Dean, School of Business ≥≥ Associate Professor Terry Sloan, Academic Sciences and Psychology (Level D or E) Staff, School of Business (Level D or E) ≥≥ Professor Simeon Simoff, Dean, School of ≥≥ Dr Mathias Boer, Academic Staff, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics ≥≥ Dr Olivia Mirza, Academic Staff, University Research Institutes School of Computing, Engineering and ≥≥ Professor Michele Simons, Mathematics (Level A, B or C) ≥≥ Mr Buch Ezidiegwu, 1 of 2 Undergraduate Dean, School of Education Students (to 31 May 2019) ≥≥ Associate Professor Surendra Shrestha, ≥≥ Professor Peter Hutchings, Dean, School Academic Staff, School of Computing, ≥≥ Mr Phil Craig, 2 of 2 Undergraduate of Humanities and Communication Arts Engineering and Mathematics Students (to 31 May 2019) (Level D or E) ≥≥ Professor Steven Freeland, Dean, School ≥≥ Ms Julie Onyango, 1 of 2 Postgraduate of Law ≥≥ Dr Katina Zammit, Academic Staff, Students (to 31 May 2019) School of Education (Level A, B or C) ≥≥ Professor Annemarie Hennessy, ≥≥ Mr Jack Braithwaite, 2 of 2 Postgraduate Dean, School of Medicine ≥≥ Professor Carol Reid, Academic Staff, Students (to 31 May 2018) School of Education (Level D or E) ≥≥ Associate Professor Deborah Hatcher, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery ≥≥ Dr Christopher Peterson, Academic Staff, APPOINTED School of Humanities and Communication ≥≥ Professor Gregory Kolt, Arts (Level A, B or C) ≥≥ Professor Zhong Tao, Centre for Dean, School of Science and Health Infrastructure Engineering ≥≥ Associate Professor Alana Lentin, ≥≥ Professor Kevin Dunn, Dean, Academic Staff, School of Humanities School of Social Sciences and Psychology and Communication Arts (Level D or E)

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Governance and Management

WESTERN SYDNEY GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

FEBRUARY 2018 Western Sydney University Governance Structu–re a s at February201 8

Board of Trustees

Vice-Chancellor and President

Board Committee s Academic Senate Aboriginal and Torres ≥ Audit and Ri sk Western Sydney University Executiv e

Strait Islander Council ≥ Board Executi ve ≥ Finance and

Investmen t Administrative Academic Academic Senate

Foundation ≥ University Committees ≥ Senior Deputy Vice- ≥ Schools Council Infrastructur e Chancellor ≥ Research ≥ Senate Executive ≥ Deputy Vice - Institutes Committee Chancellor ( Research ≥ Senate Education Committee and Innovation) ≥ Academic Planning, ≥ Deputy Vice - Courses and Approvals Chancellor and Vice- Committee

President (Academic ) Senate Assessment ≥ ≥ Deputy Vice Committee Chancellor ( Strategy ≥ Senate Research and Planning ) Committee ≥ Senate Research Studies ≥ Vice-President (People Committee and Advancement) ≥ Academic Integrity and ≥ ViceP- reside nt Appeals Committee

(Finance and ≥ School Academic

Resources) Committees ≥ School/Institute Research and Higher Degree Committees ≥ School Academic Executive Committees

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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY as at 1 January 2018

CHANCELLOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) Professor Peter Shergold AC ≥≥ PhD, London School of Economics Professor Deborah Sweeney and Political Science ≥≥ PhD, University of New South Wales ≥≥ MA, University of Illinois ≥≥ Bachelor of Optometry, University of New ≥≥ BA (Hons), University of Hull South Wales ≥≥ Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences ≥≥ Graduate of the Australian Institute of in Australia Company Directors (GAICD)

VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (STRATEGY AND PLANNING) Professor Barney Glover ≥≥ PhD, University of Melbourne Professor Sharon Bell ≥≥ MSc, University of Melbourne ≥≥ PhD, University of Sydney ≥≥ BSc (Hons), University of Melbourne ≥≥ BA (Hons), University of Sydney ≥≥ DipEd, University of Melbourne ≥≥ Member of the Australian Institute of VICE-PRESIDENT Company Directors (MAICD) (FINANCE AND RESOURCES)

SENIOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR Mr Peter Pickering ≥≥ BCom (Hons), University of Newcastle Professor Scott Holmes ≥≥ DipCM, AGSM ≥≥ PhD, Australian National University ≥≥ Fellow of the Certified Public Accountants ≥≥ BCom, University of Newcastle of Australia (FCPA) ≥≥ Fellow of the Chartered Institute of DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND VICE- Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS) PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) ≥≥ Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) Professor Denise Kirkpatrick ≥≥ PhD, Edith Cowan University VICE-PRESIDENT (PEOPLE AND ≥≥ MEd, University of Western Australia ADVANCEMENT) ≥≥ BEd, Western Australian College of Advanced Education Mr Angelo Kourtis ≥≥ DipTeaching, Western Australian College of ≥≥ BA, Western Sydney University Advanced Education CHAIR OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE

Associate Professor Paul Wormell ≥≥ PhD, University of Sydney ≥≥ BSc, University of Sydney ≥≥ Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI) ≥≥ CChem (Chartered Chemist) Royal Australian Chemical Institute

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Governance and Management

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE (MARCH 2018)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHANCELLOR

PROFESSOR PETER SHERGOLD AC

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT ACADEMIC SENATE

DR VINETA LOPATICKA PROFESSOR BARNEY GLOVER ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALPHIA POSSAMAI-INESEDY

COMPUTING, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ENGINEERING NURSING AND SCIENCE AND BUSINESS EDUCATION COMMUNICATION LAW MEDICINE AND AND MIDWIFERY HEALTH MATHEMATICS ARTS PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR SCOTT PROFESSOR SIMEON PROFESSOR PROFESSOR PETER PROFESSOR STEVEN PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PROFESSOR PROFESSOR KEVIN HOLMES SIMOFF MICHELE SIMONS HUTCHINGS FREELAND ANNEMARIE HENNESSY DEBORAH HATCHER GREGORY KOLT DUNN

AUSTRALIA-CHINA HAWKESBURY THE MARCS INSTITUTE TRANSLATIONAL NICM HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR INSTITUTE FOR ARTS INSTITUTE FOR THE FOR BRAIN, BEHAVIOUR HEALTH RESEARCH RESEARCH CULTURE AND SOCIETY AND CULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INSTITUTE

PROFESSOR PAUL JAMES PROFESSOR LABAO WANG PROFESSOR IAN ANDERSON PROFESSOR KATE STEVENS PROFESSOR JANETTE PERZ PROFESSOR ALAN BENSOUSSAN

SENIOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FINANCE AND RESOURCES PEOPLE AND ADVANCEMENT

PROFESSOR SCOTT HOLMES PROFESSOR DENISE KIRKPATRICK PROFESSOR DEBORAH SWEENEY MR PETER PICKERING MR ANGELO KOURTIS

Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Futures) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Chief Information and Digital O€cer Chief Student Experience O€cer and Graduate Studies) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations) Dean, Graduate Research School Pro Vice-Chancellor (Aboriginal and AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Torres Strait Islander Leadership) CEO, The College Finance Oƒce Oƒce of Human Resources AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Pro Vice-Chancellor Strategic Procurement and Services The Student Experience Oƒce (Global Development) AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Graduate Research School Project Management Oƒce Oƒce of Equity and Diversity Learning Transformations Research, Engagement, Digital Futures Development and Innovation (REDI) Oƒce of Estate and Commercial Oƒce of Advancement AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Oƒce of Quality and Performance Research Institutes Information Technology and University Secretary and International Library Digital Services General Counsel Engagement The Academy Western Unlimited Ltd Oƒce of Marketing and The International College Communication Technical Support Services Centre for Western Sydney Placements Hub Oƒce of Employability and Graduate Success Launch Pad The College Western Sydney University Early Campus Provosts Whitlam Institute Learning Ltd * Bold denotes members of the University Executive Committee

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Summary Review of Operations: People and Advancement

The Division of People and Advancement, although ≥≥Service and experience seemingly broad and varied, is interwoven by a ≥≥Brand and reputation common interest: enabling students, community, staff ≥≥Digital and data information systems and alumni, the people who can build experience, to secure success. The Division achieves its objectives through investing and optimising the following areas:

STUDENT EXPERIENCE admissions portal for undergraduate course (SCC) as well as progression for SCC. In OFFICE applications. The Admissions team also addition, over 21,500 changes of grades processed 1,247 direct applications and were processed. The Examinations unit In 2017 the Student Experience Office made 913 direct offers to applicants. also successfully implemented a number (SEO) implemented a new structure of significant projects including: to improve alignment of roles and The Enrolments team facilitated the ≥≥ the implementation of Databee Exams responsibilities across the SEO, and to enrolment of over 23,000 commencing Manager, which is a new exam scheduling improve the student experience. Key students and oversaw 261,000 unit system that will replace several satellite features of the new structure include: enrolments. The team also processed systems and deliver significant efficiencies ≥≥ consolidation of all Student Administration over 30,000 enrolment transactions in the way examinations are delivered; and Operations functions into the one including applications for advanced ≥≥ a review of the Academic Integration Plans portfolio that engages with students across standing, withdrawal without penalty, (AIP) for students and Individual Exam the entire student lifecycle from admission rule waivers and course variations. Arrangements, which resulted in a more to graduation. This involved bringing efficient system for managing student student administration resources together In 2017, the University graduated 10,813 exam adjustments; and from Student Progression, Student students; 5,866 students in April; 3,683 ≥≥ a review of the Examination SharePoint Systems and Records, and Admissions and in September and 1,264 in December. pages to make them simpler and more Enrolments into the one portfolio; user friendly. The restructure has reduced ≥≥ creating a new Student Engagement The Course Data Management team email exchanges and telephone enquiries, portfolio that brings together a diverse managed and implemented the outcomes of making the SharePoint site the one- range of student engagement, support and almost 1,400 curriculum proposals including stop-shop for communication between campus life activities to provide scale and 51 new courses, 345 course variations and the Examinations and their stakeholders. focus for enhancing the student experience retirement of eight courses. A new integrated both on and off campus; course model was introduced for The College The Student Systems team managed ≥≥ creating a Student Services portfolio to help improve the transition of students a significant upgrade to the Student that brings together Student Central and from The College to the second year of their Management System (Callista) as well as Student Wellbeing services to drive a high degree. Course completion and unit restriction providing ongoing operational support, performance service culture; rules are now displayed in the online resolving approximately 3,000 requests. ≥≥ creating a new Strategy and Performance Handbook. The Course Data Management area to drive the development of team piloted the publication of Unit outlines Student Systems contributed to several performance metrics and performance in the handbook in a consistent format with a projects aimed at improving the student reporting across the SEO and to manage small number of Schools in 2016. This initiative experience including system enhancements the resources that have come into the was expanded to the remaining Schools in to improve the management of scholarships, SEO from Schools as part of the Shared 2017 and will be finalised in 2018. This was automation of progression, implementation Services review of student administration a timely initiative that aligned with the aims of online discontinuation, and various system and enquiries at the University. of the Shared Services project and ensures enhancements to support the WSU Online and the integrity of accredited unit information Sydney City Campus initiatives. The team also STUDENT ADMINISTRATION provided to students. supported the roll out of Discoverer reports for all authorised business users for existing The restructuring of the SEO in 2017 has seen In 2017, the Examinations team was eForms. Previously, reports from the eForms the creation of a new Student Administration responsible for 131,856 main and deferred system could only be run by Student Systems team, consisting of two streams: Student examination sittings. An additional 15,704 team members. Administration (comprising Admissions, sittings were managed for The College, Enrolments, Graduation and Client Services) and 1,127 external exams were run for other The Timetabling team scheduled and Student Operations (Course Data institutions. Improvements in processes almost 21,000 classes and processed Management, Examinations, Timetabling and communication strategies resulted in over 4,800 timetable changes over the and Student Systems). a significant reduction in incidents during year as well as managing over 45,000 exams. The unit also managed approximately casual room bookings. The team also In 2017, the Admissions team processed 243,996 results and 20,000 progression supported several system upgrades more than 286,000 applicant preferences outcomes over the year. The Examinations including Resource Booker, Timetable and made close to 30,000 offers to team took over the management of results Data Collector and the transition to a new domestic applicants through the Universities for UEH (University of Economics, Ho Chi online lecture recording system, Panopto. Admissions Centre (UAC). In 2017, the Minh City), UFC (University of Florida/ University also introduced an alternate Canberra) and Sydney City Campus

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT capacity, communication and employability Student Central received a 5-star quality skills. There was a 100% increase in students badge rating for live chat, with 93% service A new Student Engagement portfolio was completing the program over 2016 numbers. satisfaction from over 21,000 respondents. created in 2017 bringing together a diverse range of student engagement, support and A total of 6,670 students registered for In 2017, 5,974 students accessed Health and campus life activities to provide scale and Orientation sessions and attendance Wellbeing services which is approximately focus for enhancing the student experience exceeded registrations across all campuses. 14% of the total student population. Of these, both on and off campus. The portfolio has a An Orientation Exit Survey was conducted 1,373 students accessed more than one strong focus on overseeing and coordinating with 10% of Orientation attendees completing service which is indicative of a more holistic activities to drive improved student the survey. 89% of students indicated they service approach. The Counselling Service satisfaction, success and ultimately retention. were satisfied or very satisfied with their provided assistance on 9,229 occasions. The Orientation and rated their overall experience Student Welfare Service provided assistance In 2017, 169 Student PASS facilitators, (satisfied or very satisfied) at 93%. on 6,356 occasions including 1,561 occasions including seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait of service for student financial assistance. Islander students, were employed to deliver The Transition Success team conducted The Disability Service provided assistance on group study sessions to their peers. In 40 campaigns this year with 14,000 5,573 occasions of service of which 50% were total, facilitators ran 2,496 PASS sessions students contacted. direct student consultations and meetings. throughout the Summer, Autumn and Spring The number of new Academic Integration sessions totalling 22,318 contact hours. The The MATES program (Mentoring and Plans (AIPs) completed saw a 14% decline over PASSOnline program won the Blackboard Transition Equals Success) continued to 2016, but the total AIP’s increased by 3 per Catalyst Award for Student Success and expand with 110 mentors and 1,150 mentees cent in 2017. Physical or mobility disabilities was nominated for an Australian Financial with International College also participating in and mental health issues represented 24.2 per Review Higher Education Award. Facilitator the program during terms 2 and 3. cent and 44.5 per cent, respectively, of total Joseph Pipicella received an Australasian Peer AIPs created in 2017. Leader Award, for Outstanding New Leader STUDENT SERVICES becoming the first ever online recipient of this Notetaking and Assistive Technology regional award. The new Student Services portfolio incorporates Student Central and the Health A review of current notetaking services In 2017, Student Representation and and Wellbeing Services of Counselling, resulted in the introduction of a new Participation supported and coordinated Disability and Welfare services – bringing notetaking software which has received approximately 100 student representatives together these student-facing services positive feedback from students due to a who initiated campaigns including the with the clear intent of developing a high- sense of increased independence. Rainbow Campus project, The Future of performing service culture and improving the Bankstown, and the #NeverOK movement. student experience. Rising Stars Student representatives ran 39 events including Queer Prom, Stress Less Week, the Student Central, the primary point of contact The Rising Stars program was piloted in Student Academic Representative Forum for all student enquiries, managed 142,649 2017 as a vehicle for encouraging staff and Who Bleeds Wins, and were part of phone calls, 103,825 face-to-face transactions, innovation and input into service delivery and NAIDOC Week, Diversity Fest, Wear It Purple responded to 67,649 email queries, was supported by the Office of Talent and Day and Chaplaincy’s Free Soup initiative. answered 58,720 chats, processed 41,080 Leadership. Staff involved in the program Student representatives also participated in forms (including e-Forms) and produced were asked to reflect on practice and identify conferences across Australia including NUS 20,067 ID cards. Several initiatives were and develop processes or projects, within Education Conference, Queer Collaborations, also implemented to improve the student their area, which would lead to improved Network of Women’s Students Association, experience, including: student experience. A formal presentation Students As Partners Roundtable and the ≥≥ the roll-out of a virtual queue management of outcomes will occur in 2018. Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network system across all campuses which National Conference. enhanced the student experience with an average wait time of six minutes and 92% The LEAD (Lead Engage Aspire Develop) service satisfaction; program has continued to enhance the ≥≥ integrating the online ID card process into student experience within the University MySR to reduced wait times for ID cards through the provision of a high-quality, during peak periods. This is available to all inclusive, diverse and technology enabled commencing students. program targeted at student leadership

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Respect. Now. Always. ≥≥ the Careers Hotline provided advice to 900 HUMAN RESOURCES students which was an increase of 13% on The Health and Wellbeing team led the 2016; Major initiatives driven by the Office University’s response to the Respect. Now. ≥≥ the Student Recruitment Service placed 116 of Human Resources (OHR) in 2017 Always. (RNA) initiative. As part of the students; were the finalisation of Enterprise initiative, Western Sydney University has ≥≥ the Jobs on Campus program advertised Bargaining and the implementation implemented the following: and filled more than 700 opportunities for of the Shared Services program. ≥≥ establishment of the Respect. Now. Always. students which was an increase of over Taskforce (including students, staff and 18% on 2016; An affirmative vote from staff for both the external members); ≥≥ the WiSE (Women in Science and Academic and Professional Staff Agreements ≥≥ development of culturally sensitive, Engineering) program has sustained was received in the last week of 2017, with targeted information supporting student participation with 468 students the new Agreements providing a range international students; registered with the WiSE (Women in of enhanced benefits for all staff, and an ≥≥ a review of all relevant University policies, Science and Engineering) program improved package of benefits for sessional procedures and protocols; with 323 of these students actively academic staff. ≥≥ data collection and reporting system and engaged in online activities; parameters implemented consistent with ≥≥ the e-Careers program was re-named With the Australian higher education the Australian Human Rights Commission ‘CareerLaunch’ in 2017, and improved to sector continuing to operate in a period (AHRC) guidelines; provide an initial career assessment quiz of seismic change and reform, Western ≥≥ engagement and training of 296 RNA attracting over 700 participants, with over Sydney University responded proactively student ambassadors; and 200 of these choosing to engage in high- and strategically by transforming its ≥≥ educational and awareness raising quality online careers learning activities; delivery of services through the Shared collateral developed and/or reviewed ≥≥ the new CareerConnect program paired Services program. The program focussed on and distributed across various channels small groups of students with relevant developing a service-focused, sustainable, and University events used to promote industry professionals for structured innovative and flexible approach to delivering respectful relationships and increase mentoring and other enriching experiences professional services to schools and Institutes, awareness. such as speed networking, study tours and in collaboration with the Divisions. workplace visits; Asylum Seeker Student Support ≥≥ 18,953 students logged into the CareerHub The Shared Service Program was established system where they were able to access to achieve: In 2017 the University offered Asylum Seeker resources, book appointments and register ≥≥ a more effective and efficient service Scholarships for the first time. 39 applications for events; delivery model by consolidating and were received with 17 scholarships offered. ≥≥ over 2,200 students attended Careers centralising professional services across In each case, the Student Welfare Team events; Schools, Institutes, and Divisions; provided complex case management support. ≥≥ 354 students attended individual ≥≥ improved ability for Schools and Institutes appointments. to focus on their core activities, ultimately Under 18s Case Management improving student focus and the academic International students made up 2,843 of all enterprise; supporting convenience, choice, The University introduced an under 18s case Careerhub users (a significant portion of and flexibility for all students; management approach for international the currently enrolled international student ≥≥ improved long-term financial sustainability students. This involved engaging homestay population). Students used CareerHub to and facilitation of a culture of ongoing providers and developing a set of practices search for jobs (with 253,647 job views in continuous improvement. and procedures to ensure student safety 2017), view and download resources, and find and engagement with the University. The links to relevant websites (with more than A People Strategy and action plan was number of under 18 international students has 17,500 resource views in 2017). developed in 2017 for implementation in 2018, increased from two to thirty-two over 2017. to ensure that the University’s organisational structure is best aligned with the overall CAREERS strategic goals. Key objectives of the strategy and action plan include: In 2017, the Careers team worked in ≥≥ attraction and retention strategies; partnership with students, schools, ≥≥ reward and recognition enhancements; employers, and industry and professional ≥≥ equity and diversity considerations; bodies to deliver a number of key initiatives ≥≥ leadership framework development; and programs, activities included:

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≥≥ career development strategy for both In 2017 a key strategic initiative for the Office ALUMNI academic and professional staff; of Marketing and Communication was the ≥≥ enhancement and increased utilisation second phase of the Digital Spine project Of he University’s 179,725 alumni, one in of current HR systems deployment. (the implementation of the Adobe Experience 11 lives abroad in 123 countries. International Cloud Solutions), which resulted in the alumni engagement included visits to Los During 2017 a range of business improvement successful launch of the new Future Students Angeles, London, Beijing, India, Sri Lanka, initiatives and staff recognition incentives website. The website has transformed Taipei, Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, were delivered including: the prospective student journey into a Vietnam, and Malaysia. ≥≥ deployment of major digitisation initiatives compelling, mobile-friendly, first-class including online casual employment; digital experience. It enables prospective A highlight for the year was engagement an online casual employment recruitment students to explore areas of interest, search with London-based alumni, which included process and electronic on-boarding of directly for courses, and use a course an Alumni event at the Australian High new employees; comparison tool. It is fully ‘mobile-friendly’ Commission on 4 September 2017, hosted by ≥≥ continued recognition of talented and to ensure users have a high-quality web Professor Denise Kirkpatrick, DVC (Academic) high-performing staff through Academic experience on their mobile phones. and Deborah Carr, ED Advancement, with Promotions, Academic Development 38 alumni attendees. The video story of the Program, Professional Development In its first month, site visits increased by University’s re-brand, together with a formal Scholarships, Postgraduate Study 10.9%, time on site increased by 15.7%, and presentation, was met with an incredibly Scholarships, Vice-Chancellor Excellence mobile traffic increased from 35% to 40%. proud and enthusiastic response. Awards, academic and professional staff The second phase of the project also included mentoring programs and the Inspire the implementation of Adobe Social, Adobe Alumni appeals in June and September/ Leadership program; and Campaign Manager, and single sign on and October were well received with increasing ≥≥ the delivery of staff events including the personalisation for MyWestern. numbers of the University alumni choosing to Professional Staff Conference, the Quality give back to their alma mater by supporting Forum and the Senior Management In 2017 the brand strategy focused on an deserving students through the Community Conference which provides staff with outdoor ‘credentials’ campaign, and a cinema Scholarship Fund. opportunities to network with their campaign featuring the University’s alumni. colleagues across campuses and share The credentials campaign featured key The 2017 Alumni Awards were held in information on salient organisational issues. messages to disrupt existing perceptions of May 2017 at the Peter Shergold Building, the brand, such as the University being ranked Parramatta City campus. The Awards Panel, in the top 2% globally and having a student chaired by the Chancellor, received 53 MARKETING AND base of 45,000 students. submissions across seven categories. The COMMUNICATIONS event was enjoyed by over 100 alumni and In 2017 the campaigns’ strategy continued their guests. In 2017 the Office of Marketing and to build on the integrated approach initiated Communications was restructured to realign in 2016, running School marketing and Winners of the 2017 Awards were: its services and capabilities to meet the recruitment campaigns across a calendar ≥≥ Sarah-Grace Williams, Chancellor’s strategic objectives of the University. aligned to the key dates for the undergraduate Leadership Alumni Award – Founding The Office is now comprised of the and postgraduate intakes. The integration Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, the following five teams: of campaigns across multiple channels has Metropolitan Orchestra ≥≥ Corporate Communications, which improved both efficiency and effectiveness, ≥≥ Matthew Batten, Business and Professional manages corporate and internal resulting in higher than ever attendance at Leadership Alumni Award – National communications, and media; recruitment events such as the Mid-Year, Open Executive Creative Director, Edge ≥≥ Strategy and Campaigns, which drives Day and Postgraduate Information Sessions. ≥≥ Luke Martin, Young Alumni Award – all marketing campaigns for the brand, Creative Director, Facebook, Silicon Valley Schools and student recruitment; ≥≥ Sameer Dixit, International Alumni of ≥≥ Marketing Channels, which manages the Year Award – Founding Director of the digital platforms (web, social, digital Research, Centre for Molecular Dynamics, communications), and the Call Centre; Nepal ≥≥ Engagement Marketing which executes ≥≥ Dr. Trung Qui Ly, Innovation and large scale student events, corporate Entrepreneurship Alumni Award – Founder events, Schools Engagement and Outreach, and Managing Director, Nam An Group and the Widening Participation programs; ≥≥ Insights and Analytics.

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≥≥ Dr. Anita Heiss, Aboriginal and Torres Strait The GradLife Alumni Magazine focused on Philanthropic commitments to research in Islander Community Impact Alumni Award ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship’, with stories 2017 exceeded $3.4M. Notable gifts included – Director, Curringa Communications of alumni who are excelling in agriculture, art, $1M from Purapharm International HK Limited ≥≥ Ruth Morrison, Community Champion creative business start-ups, organic skincare and $500,000 from Chinese-Australian Alumni Award – Secretary, Rotary Club and digital transformation. Circulation was philanthropist Gary Lam. Both gifts were to of Narellan approximately 53,000 via email and 15,000 in advance research capacity for the National ≥≥ Ms. Carmel Hourigan, Hawkesbury Alumni hard copy. Institute of Complementary Medicine. Award – Head of Property, AMP Capital Investors Ltd. Total donors to the University increased ADVANCEMENT by over 12% in 2017, with 297 gifts received The 5th Hawkesbury Alumni Chapter from people who had never supported the Luncheon, held at NSW Parliament House, The Office of Advancement is responsible for University before. This was up from 223 new celebrated the Hawkesbury campus, its strong the strategic leadership and delivery of the donors in 2016. New donors gave a total of educational outcomes, and the connections University’s philanthropy programs, advancing $3.4 million in 2017, an increase of 16% on formed, re-formed and strengthened the mission and objectives of the University 2016. amongst Hawkesbury alumni. The event also through developing and strengthening highlighted the importance of scholarships relationships with donors. A variety of bespoke donor stewardship and prizes for students at the Hawkesbury activities took place in 2017, with particular campus. The Chancellor also announced the In 2017, the University’s Foundation Council attention given to providing opportunities for ‘Leaving a Future’ Bequest Society as a means (a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees) scholarship donors to meet their scholarship of leaving an enduring legacy for the campus members included: Danny Gilbert AM (Chair), recipients. Examples included Heather Peters, and future students. Professor Peter Shergold AC, Professor GE Healthcare, the John Mac Foundation Barney Glover, Cameron Clyne, Matt Graham, (founded by Deng Adut), Crown Resorts Over 200 alumni gathered at the Peter Carmel Hourigan, Nick Moraitis AM, Katie Foundation, Katie Page, Baxter Healthcare Shergold Building in August 2017 to celebrate Page, Gabrielle Trainor, Kim Williams AM, and and Sisters of Charity. In addition, five Prize 25 years of the Building and Construction Professor Talal Yassine OAM. Ceremonies and the annual Scholarships Management course and 40 years of the Ceremony provided dozens of donors Property course at two separate events. These In 2017, the University also welcomed David with the opportunity to meet their student courses have earned enormous respect from Bonham, Jennine Leonarder-Collins, David award recipients, hear their stories and gain industry in producing high-quality, work- Hazlett, The Hon. Helen Sham-Ho OAM and an understanding of the impact of their ready graduates. Martyn McCarthy to the Foundation Council. generosity.

In December, the Law Alumni Occasional Philanthropic support for student programs, In 2017 the ‘Leaving a Future’ Bequest Society Address showcased the excellent such as scholarships and prizes, grew was launched, with the Chancellor, Professor achievements of the University’s graduates considerably in 2017. With the support of Peter Shergold AC as Patron. The Society and featured an inspiring address from private donors and corporate philanthropy, aims to honour and recognise those generous the highly accomplished judge and legal the number of students receiving much- individuals who have included a gift to the professional the Hon. Anthony Whealy QC. needed donor-funded scholarships increased University in their Will. by 46%, up from 224 in 2016 to 328 in 2017. In 2017 the University’s recruited 159 mentors In August 2017 the Centre for Smart Modern and mentees to the GradLife E-Mentoring The highly successful ‘Town and Gown’ gala Construction (c4SMC) was launched, with Program; a technology-driven system that dinner held in October 2016, together with 10 founding partners and approximately was introduced to encourage alumni to share increased private and corporate support, $450,000 pledged for scholarships and their knowledge and experience with current resulted in significant growth in the number of research. An innovative new project in the students. This innovative new program Refugee Scholarships on offer in 2017. From 22 School of Computing Engineering and promotes the success of the University’s in 2016 to 56 in 2017, an increase of 154%. Mathematics (SCEM), the Centre will focus graduates and better connects students and its efforts on raising construction standards alumni. We look forward to the continued Support for donor-funded student prizes to support the industry and drive a culture interest in this innovative new program that grew by 11%, increasing from 188 in 2016 to of collaboration, continuous improvement brings our students and alumni together and 209 in 2017. The direct value for students was and developing a pipeline of ‘future ready’ aims to promote the success of our graduates. $153,000 in 2017 from $133,000 in 2016. graduates through learning programs that are integrated with research and industry.

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ART COLLECTION community project from Parramatta Council. Errazuriz, a collaborative project with the The exhibition program included: School of Education, curated by Monica In 2017 the University Art Collection ≥≥ ‘It starts with a Dream’, featuring 62 works McMahon. coordinated the completion of two major by 60 students from Nicolles’ Studio of Art; commissions: a sculptural installation by Jason ≥≥ ‘Fusion’, highlighting interdisciplinary mixed MARGARET WHITLAM GALLERIES Wing, ‘HE RONG’, located in the atrium of media works by 78, years 7–12 students at Building EA on the Parramatta South campus, Ashcroft High School The Margaret Whitlam Galleries, within the and the photographic portrait of former ≥≥ ‘Our Journey Through India’, a collection Female Orphan School at the Parramatta Western Sydney University Vice Chancellor, of works by 90, kindergarten to year 6 South Campus, predominantly hosts national Professor Deryck Schreuder, by the University students at Greenway Park Public touring exhibitions from major cultural photographer, Sally Tsoutas. ≥≥ ‘Art Fusion’, highlighting artworks by 80 institutions. The 2017 exhibition program students, years 7–10 at Bossley Park High included; The University Art Collection also received a School ≥≥ ‘Still-point’, a photographic exhibition by donation from renowned Japanese sculptor, ≥≥ ‘Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary People’, Robert McFarlane – touring exhibition from Waturu Hamasaka, who donated his sculpture, a City of Parramatta Photographic Project Shoalhaven City Arts Centre and Regional ‘The Sound of Earth: Physical seat/XIX’, a that featured eight exceptional people with Gallery, and a Whitlam Institute project; finalist in the 2016 Western Sydney Sculpture disability from Western Sydney ≥≥ ‘Emporium: Inside Albury’s Most Famous Award. ≥≥ ‘Sweded’, an exhibition showcasing stills Department Store’, – touring exhibition from movies made by ‘FAST PRINCESS’ from Albury Museum, and a Whitlam The Vice Chancellor’s Art Committee a filmmaking collective at Cerebral Palsy Institute project provides strategic guidance and advice on Alliance in Prairiewood ≥≥ ‘Without Consent: Australia’s past adoption the University’s Art Collection, exhibition ≥≥ ‘Our Identity’, a collection of works by 53, practices’, – touring exhibition from the programs within the University’s galleries, and year 7 and year 9 students at Elizabeth National Archives of Australia and a met twice in 2017. Macarthur High School Whitlam Institute Project ≥≥ ‘Perspectives’, highlighting artworks by 53, ≥≥ ‘Missing’, an exhibition featuring an In 2017 Membership of the Committee years 7-11 students from Hoxton Park High installation of paper cuts, animation and included; Angelo Kourtis, Vice-President School. music by Tianli Zu, curated by Monica (People and Advancement) Chair, Gabrielle McMahon. Trainor AO, Professor Peter Hutchings, WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ART Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver AM, Vineta GALLERY AUSTRALIA –CHINA INSTITUTE FOR ARTS Lopaticka, Jo Scanlan, Professor Paul James, AND CULTURE GALLERY Sophia Kouyoumdijian, Michael Dagostino, The Western Sydney University Art Gallery Jocelyn Chey, Andrew Reeves and Monica based at the Werrington North campus The Australia-China Institute of Arts and McMahon, Art Curator and Secretary. (Penrith) supports University staff and higher Culture Gallery program features exhibitions degree students and their research, featuring which reflect the links between China and Western Sydney University is committed to exhibitions from the University Art Collection. Australia and the complexities of cross- being a leading advocate and champion for The 2017 exhibition program included: cultural exchanges. The 2017 exhibition the Greater Western Sydney region and its ≥≥ ‘Rewind’, a photographic exhibition program included: people, facilitating and supporting numerous by University alumni, collected by the ≥≥ ‘Invisible by Visible’, an exhibition of works exhibitions on its campuses showcasing University in the 1990’s, featuring works on paper by Shen Wednesday, curated by burgeoning and professional artists from the by Melinda Burton, Felicia Kan, Catherine Monica McMahon region. Rogers and Justene Williams, curated by ≥≥ ‘Warakurna: All the stories got into our Monica McMahon minds and eyes’, a travelling exhibition MARGOT HARDY GALLERY ≥≥ ‘Abstraction’, an exhibition featuring works developed and presented by the National from the University’s Art Collection by Aida Museum of Australia The Margot Hardy Gallery is dedicated to Tomescu, John Firth-Smith, Anita Kelly, ≥≥ ‘Meticulous Detail, Gongbi’, a photographic showcasing artworks by students in local Ellen Malanos and James Turner, curated by exhibition featuring an international primary and secondary schools, as well Monica McMahon exchange between Shenzen Large Format as projects by community groups. In 2017 ≥≥ ‘Power of the Lens’, an exhibition featuring Photography Association, and PhD the gallery hosted exhibitions and films the 6th annual NRMA Kennedy Awards for candidates from the School of Humanities by 60 local artists from local schools and outstanding news, portraits, and sports and Communication Arts at Western community groups, including; 12 film-makers photography in 2016 Sydney University. from Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Prairiewood, ≥≥ ‘Futuro Infantil Hoy’, a photographic four high schools, one primary school, and a exhibition from Chilean Photographer Paz

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2018 SCULPTURE AWARD CAMPUS SAFETY EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AND EXHIBITION CAMPAIGN AND SECURITY The Office of Equity and Diversity (E&D) is In June 2017, the University Art Collection The following are key activities performed by the lead agency at the University on a broad launched the biennial call out for entries to Campus Safety and Security during 2017 in its range of equity and diversity matters. E&D the 2018 Western Sydney University Sculpture role of providing a safe, secure and accessible works with staff and students and the wider Award and Exhibition. The panel of esteemed environment: community to promote and ensure equitable judges invited to select the finalists included; ≥≥ designed and delivered the operational and inclusive practices at the University. Its David Jensz (sculptor), Alison Clark (Curator), security arrangements within the Peter work includes policy focus on gender equality, Sophia Kouyoumdjian (Curator), and Monica Shergold Building (Parramatta City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex McMahon (Western Sydney Art Curator). campus) and Queer (LGBTIQ) issues, disability, and ≥≥ continued to improve operating procedures cultural and linguistic diversity. The judging panel chose 23 finalists from the and practices in response to sexual assault entries received; entrants were from within and related behaviour, in support of the E&D’s strategic objectives for 2017–19 include: Australia and overseas. The finalists selected national University sector’s Respect. Now. ≥≥ ensuring the University’s learning were; Robert Barnstone (NSW), Jennifer Always. initiative experience is accessible and responsive Cochrane (WA), Hilde Danielsen (Norway), ≥≥ conducted a ‘Desk Top Simulation’ to to a diverse range of people, and respects Merran Essan (NSW), John Fitzmaurice test, evaluate and improve the crisis gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic (NSW), Jenny Green (NSW), Paul Handley management plans covering the Nirimba background, cultural and linguistic (VIC), Christopher Hodges (NSW), Neil Laredo Education Precinct background, and disability (NSW), Chris Leaver (NSW), Dale Miles ( ≥≥ continued to provide an on-ground ≥≥ ensuring the University complies NSW), Ludwig Micek (NSW), Shalene Murray presence at each host city of the University with relevant state and federal (NSW), Denese Oates (NSW), John Petrie Games to provide support and assistance antidiscrimination laws (NSW), Louise Pratt (NSW), Michael Purdy to our participating students as required ≥≥ challenging social and economic (NSW), Ayako Saito(NSW), Barry Tate (VIC), ≥≥ further improvements to the shuttle bus disadvantages in higher education and Marcus Tatton (TAS), Lisa Tolcher (NSW), program with increased frequency of employment Charlie Trivers (NSW), and Jacek Wankowski services across Campuses at peak times, ≥≥ encouraging a culture of civility, inclusion, (NSW). including improved services to connect the equal opportunity, and respect at the Peter Shergold building to the Parramatta University Quest Campbelltown continued its South campus ≥≥ strengthening the University as a national sponsorship for the 2018 exhibition, and will ≥≥ coordinated a programme to monitor the champion of social equity with global again provide accommodation for interstate delivery of services to students during the impact. and international artists. UrbanGrowth NSW initial on-boarding period of each session also continued its support of the exhibition ≥≥ redesigned our organisational structure to EQUITY AND DIVERSITY CALENDAR by sponsoring once more the $5,000 (non- support the Campus, Safety and Security acquisitive) People’s Choice Award. unit’s delivery of required improvements In 2017, E&D again produced an equity and to overall campus safety, security and diversity calendar. The calendar marked continuity. The new Campus Safety and dates and events of significance to equity Security structure will create a more and diversity such as Harmony Day, flexible and robust day-to-day operating International Women’s Day, World Refugee function capable of responding to Day, International Day Against Homophobia, incidents, ranging from everyday issues Transphobia and Biphobia, and International and vandalism, to crime and natural Day of People with a Disability, and dates and disasters. It also includes a dedicated new events of cultural and religious significance. focus on strategic business continuity The calendar also highlights the University’s and crisis management, emergency cultural diversity, as well as some of its management and transport co-ordination, work in ensuring that its diverse student all of which are focussed on the delivery of cohort receives the best student experience an outstanding student experience. regardless of their background, beliefs, sex and sexual preference, and whether they have a disability or not.

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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS University has one of the highest levels of equality education and promotion representation of women (43%) in senior activities. In 2017, E&D delivered six tailored educational academic staff roles in the sector (Levels D workshops to approximately 120 staff and and above). LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, students of the University. The workshops INTERSEX AND QUEER ISSUES covered bullying, adverse behaviours, and In 2017: equity in study and workplace settings. E&D ≥≥ for the 12th consecutive year, the The University took significant strides also delivered sexual harassment training University successfully attained the in 2017 to be more sexuality and gender to 25 employees of the Aboriginal Medical prestigious Employer Choice for Gender diversity inclusive. Services which places the University’s Equality citation from the Workplace ≥≥ The University launched its LGBTIQ- students at its medical centres under a formal Gender Equality Agency, the Australian inclusion strategy for 2017-2020. arrangement. Government statutory agency charged The strategy outlines the actions the with promoting and improving gender University will take to address and prevent OPEN FORA equality in Australian workplaces. discrimination based on sex, sexuality, ≥≥ the University again marked International and gender diversity, and to ensure that it In 2017, E&D continued to host the highly Women’s Day in March with a breakfast is LGBTIQ respectful, safe, and inclusive. regarded Open Fora series with the following attended by over 50 staff. The guest E&D is the lead agency at the University topics being addressed by distinguished speaker, Professor Sharon Bell, explored for coordinating the implementation of the speakers: the current patterns of participation and strategy and is tasked to report progress to ≥≥ International Security and Power Relations success of women in higher education. the University’s Executive Committee on a Today: Emerging Threats – Dr Janusz A complimentary workshop and senior regular basis. Onyszkiewicz, Chair, International Centre women’s dinner were also held on the same ≥≥ The University received a Bronze Award for Democratic Transition, Hungary theme. under the Australian Workplace Equity ≥≥ Cyber Security Threats: Are you an easy ≥≥ the University continued its participation Index (AWEI) scheme, its first ever LGBTIQ- target? – Dr Oleksandr Kyselevskyi, in the Science in Australia Gender Equity related award. The scheme is the definitive Member of the Academy of Sciences, and (SAGE) program. The program is based on national benchmark on LGBTIQ workplace Associate Professor, Taras Shevchenko the internationally acclaimed Athena SWAN inclusion and comprises the only national National University, Ukraine Charter and aims to improve the promotion employee survey designed to gauge the ≥≥ Why Torture Must Be Opposed and retention of women in the Science, impact of LGBTIQ-inclusion initiatives on Unconditionally – Mr Deng Adut, Lawyer Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and organisational culture. and Author, and Professor Michael Head, Medicine (STEMM) disciplines. ≥≥ The University’s ALLY Network won the Law School, Western Sydney University; ≥≥ the University launched its Gender Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards ≥≥ Multicultural Australia: United, Strong, quality Policy and updated its Gender for Engagement and Sustainability. The Successful – Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, Equality Strategy and Action Plan 2015- Network is a group of students and staff Assistant Federal Minister for Social 2020, to reflect more inclusive language who help to ensure a safe and enabling Services and Multicultural Affairs and strengthen workplace flexibility environment at the University for the ≥≥ Religion and Human Rights in Modern provisions. The University also updated its LGBTIQ communities. Co-convened by Australia: Friends, Foes or Ships in the Workplace Flexibility Policy to give effect E&D and staff and student representatives, Night? – Mr Edward Santow, Human Rights to the changes to the workplace flexibility the network achieved a record 30% year- Commissioner, Australian Human Rights provisions outlined in the Gender Equality on-year increase in new members and a Commission Policy and Strategy. record high of 178 members in 2017. The ≥≥ Turning Refugees into Entrepreneurs – ≥≥ the Vice-Chancellor’s Gender Equality network also saw student membership Mr Mahir Moman, CEO, Thrive Refugee Committee convened for its third year. increase to an all-time high of 20% as well Enterprise. The Committee’s role is to promote and as the appointment of the first Student improve gender equality at the University. Co-Convenor. 2017 also saw the greatest The University has held 67 live Open Fora The Committee also reports and provides number of ALLY Training participants in seminars since 2008. guidance and advice to the Vice-Chancellor any one year, with almost 100 University on the Gender Equality Policy, the Gender students and staff attending the seven GENDER EQUALITY Equality Strategy and Action Plan, and workshops which were held across six other gender equality initiatives. campuses. Western Sydney University has a consistently ≥≥ the Vice-Chancellor’s Gender Equality ≥≥ The University participated in its third strong record of advancing gender equality Fund was established and supported consecutive Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi – over 50% of staff and students are women, five projects. Funded projects focused Gras float in February. 100 students and 43% of all managers are women, and the on gender equity research and gender staff volunteered to join the University’s

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float, including Professor Barney Glover, assistance at all government levels; improve CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY the first ever Vice Chancellor to do so in an transitions for people with disability between official capacity. Footage of the University’s school/community and tertiary education, 2nd National Advancing Community Cohesion participation attracted over 15,000 views and then to subsequent employment; Conference on Facebook, with hundreds of comments, and improve participation by people with the vast majority expressing favourable disability in tertiary education and subsequent In 2017, E&D convened the 2nd National views including over 500 ‘likes’. The employment. Advancing Community Cohesion Conference University’s participation also attracted at the University from 20-22 November. positive local media attention, featuring in In 2017, the two University-hosted NDCOs Multicultural NSW provided a $20,000 grant seven local newspaper publications. organised or collaborated on 72 events and which enabled scholarships to be provided to ≥≥ The University celebrated the International presented at 27 other events, reaching a total 13 regionally-based youth with culturally and Day against Homophobia and Transphobia of approximately 7,135 people. Following linguistically diverse backgrounds to attend on 17 May with an event at the Hawkesbury positive evaluation findings for the NDCO the conference. campus. Attended by about 60 students program in early 2017, funding for the and staff, the event included a photo program, including for the University-hosted The 2nd National Advancing Community gallery, live music, poster display, and a NDCOs, was extended to 30 June 2022. Cohesion Conference brought together about resources library. 300 Australian and international participants ≥≥ The University celebrated Wear It In 2017, E&D reviewed and made revisions to to consider the challenges confronting social Purple Day over 24-25 August, with its Disability Policy. cohesion in diverse, multicultural communities, events attended by approximately 100 and explore ways to more effectively address students and staff across six campuses DISABILITY ACTION PLAN them. The participants (including speakers – Parramatta South, Parramatta City and workshop facilitators) were drawn from (1 PSQ), Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) political parties, government departments Penrith and Bankstown. The events requires organisations to register with the and agencies, academia and think-tanks, celebrated and highlighted the right Australian Human Rights Commission, a civil society including multicultural, migrant, of young people to be proud of their document articulating its plan for providing refugee, religious/faith-based, and sporting sex, sexuality, and gender identity. accessible services, facilities, and amenities, organisations, and the private sector. and preventing disability discrimination. DISABILITY The key aims of the conference were for In 2017, the University updated its Accessibility its learnings to inform the ongoing work of One of the ways the University seeks to attract Action Plan (formerly known as the Disability participants, and for participants to use the and retain staff with disability is by providing Action Plan). The update was informed by conference to foster contacts and networks. them with enabling workplace environments. stakeholder views, current practice across 74 speakers and workshop facilitators Equity and Diversity (E&D) plays a key role the University, the latest disability inclusion (55% male and 45% female) presented at by designing and managing reasonable research and higher education practice the conference, representing 56 different workplace adjustment plans (RAPS) for guidance, and accessibility action plans of organisations. Participants’ feedback on the University staff with disability. In 2017, E&D similar Australian universities, government conference was overwhelmingly positive, with case-managed RAPS for 305 University staff agencies, and large corporations. 87.5% rating its utility (usefulness, benefit members with disability and designed 42 or value) as ‘Very High’ or ‘High’, 12.5% as new RAPS. The number of staff working with The updated Accessibility Action Plan was ‘Moderate to Low’ utility, and 0% as having disclosed disability requiring a RAP is now presented to the University’s Executive ‘Nil’ utility. 7.6%, maintaining the University’s reputation Committee for endorsement in early 2018. as a leader in inclusive practice to sustain a It will be the third consecutive Accessibility Australian Multicultural Council high-performance environment for all staff. Action Plan which the University has registered with the Australian Human Rights Dr Sev Ozdowski, AM, Director of E&D, E&D hosts the Australian Government-funded Commission. continued to chair the Australian Multicultural National Disability Coordination Officer Council in 2017, a body appointed by the (NDCO) program for the South Western Australian Department of Social Services. Sydney and Western Sydney regions. The Dr Ozdowski also participated in the 8th program has three main objectives: improve International Conference on International linkages between schools, tertiary education Human Rights Education in Toronto, Canada, providers, employment service providers, in December, in his capacity as the Foundation and providers of disability programs and

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Convener and Series Coordinator of the attended, within three months the program welcomed the opportunity to actively express conference. had a reach of over 267 refugee students the hospitality they feel for the presence of across all campuses and the rate of refugee international students in their neighbourhood. Cultural Diversity Policy students engaging in University services rose by 43%. This year, more educational opportunities In 2017, E&D commenced work on drafting were created for students to respectfully the University’s first Cultural Diversity Policy. The Refugee, New and Emerging Communities learn about religious world views that may E&D will finalise and launch the policy in late Education Engagement program has differ from their own. These can be difficult 2018. A cultural diversity strategy/action developed partnerships with five community conversations. Student-led experiences, like plan will follow the launch of the policy. E&D and government agencies including; Refugee the hanging of Vesak lanterns and partaking will host the 9th International Conference Council of Australia, Settlement Services in Eid celebrations, allowed the University on Human Rights Education in late 2018. International and NSW Further Education community to experience religious difference The conference will include consideration Student Support Advisory Group. without tension and fearfulness. The multifaith of multiculturalism within the context of centres continue to be an active space for human rights education. In 2018, E&D will Supporting Religious Diversity dialogue and learning about cultural and also implement, a pilot project on deepening and Social Engagement Programs religious diversity. engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. During 2017 Western Sydney University’s Transcultural Working Group unparalleled support for a multifaith and Cultural Awareness Workshops Social Engagement and Leadership Program chaplaincy service has resulted in stronger (SELP) relationships to community organisations The Transcultural Working Group focused on and cultural and religious centres. These developing better ways to capture narratives The Social Engagement and Leadership places play an important role in many of that shed light on the student experience. Program (SELP) at Western Sydney University our student’s lives, cultural identities and Two cultural responsiveness workshops strengthens the international student as sources of authority. We have been were offered in 2017 to student support experience by developing meaningful building relationships of understanding and services staff. The Cultural Champions connections between international and trust. Through the strengthening of these program facilitated the application of better domestic students. SELP enables students to relationships the University becomes more methods through making use of case studies contribute to the community (by working on integrated in the life of the Western Sydney for reflection and discussion in teams and a team project to solve real-world problems), region and, in turn, the University’s core groupings. The plan for 2018 is to improve whilst building leadership and professional purpose becomes more readily embraced the collection of these narratives and further skills that are highly valued by employers, by community leaders. It allows us to better utilize them for regular Cultural Champions particularly in a global workplace. In 2017, 100 support students who move between these sessions that can help improve service and students participated in the program. two worlds and must often negotiate and eliminate obstacles to getting support. translate the differences. This year our 29 Emerging communities chaplains more broadly represent the major Cultural Competence Champions faith traditions and more closely reflect the The Refugee, New and Emerging Communities demographic of the student body. The Cultural Competence Champions’, who Education Engagement program in the Office were tasked to actively promote a culturally of Widening Participation seeks to increase The Chaplaincy service has harnessed the responsive service delivery within the service access to learning and providing opportunities readiness of community members to support and who can provide support to staff in this for success and progression to the wider cross students as volunteers. On four campuses endeavour, continued their work in 2017. section of the population. a partnership of University staff volunteers There were 12 Cultural Champions who and community volunteers have served free, represented all programs and services within UniTaster Day events were held at Western nutritious weekly meals to well over 4,000 the Student Services team. These Cultural Sydney University in 2017, with 803 high students. This has been a highly appreciated Champions received training to support them school students (41%) and mature age (59%) financial boost – especially for international in working directly with their own staff teams aspiring students attending 15 events. These students. On many occasions students have in enhancing the team members’ cultural access events resulted in 24 students enrolling engaged in preparing culturally diverse food responsiveness. They used a range of case at the University and 33 students enrolling in offerings like Chinese dumplings, Vietnamese studies and scenarios to open discussion The College in 2017/2018. In order to provide spring rolls and Sri Lankan curries. In 2018 this within teams about cultural competence and support and improve retention, an innovative program will be extended to five campuses implemented a range of strategies within program called CampFire Chats was initiated and engage several new community meetings to raise consciousness about in early 2017. While initially five students organisations. Community members have

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working safely and in an inclusive way in a English Conversation Groups diverse learning community. A total of 120 sessions were delivered to Student Volunteers, Employees and Leaders 125 participants by 22 student volunteers Cultural Awareness over 5 weeks across various campuses in 2017. The program provides opportunities to 2017 saw the development of a Student international students and domestic students Leadership Shared Training (SLST) site from different cultural backgrounds to build which can be accessed by student leaders, their confidence and social connection whilst student employees and student volunteers. practising their spoken English. A new online training module, Cultural Responsiveness, was developed in 2017, Diversity fest and all students involved in leadership, volunteering and/or employment are In 2017, the University held its largest annual required to complete this training. In addition, Diversity Fest to date. It attracted over 3,000 many programs also ran additional cultural students across eight campuses with live responsiveness workshops, thus over 500 performances, panel discussions, cultural student volunteers, leaders and employees stalls, art exhibits and engagement activities. undertook some form of Cultural Awareness This year’s theme was ‘Women of Diversity’ training across the year. and featured special satellite events such as the ‘Women of the Word’ poetry and The programs and services presently music night, and Respect. Now. Always: utilising the SLST site are: Ask Us Assistants, ‘A Conversation on Consent.’ MATES, PASS, Educational Support Services, Respect. Now. Always., Student Representatives and Student Campus Councils, Transition Success, Student Engagement Volunteers, Office of Widening Participation, Student Central Casuals, Mental Health and Wellbeing Ambassadors.

Cultural Responsiveness Training

A small team of Student Services staff devised and delivered a half day interactive and collaborative Cultural Responsiveness workshop for 24 staff members from across Student Services and Student Engagement. The attendees had not previously undertaken Cultural Responsiveness training.

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EQUITY STATISTICS

TABLE A.1 TRENDS IN THE REPRESENTATION OF EEO GROUPS – ACADEMIC STAFF

BENCHMARK EEO GROUPS: ACADEMIC STAFF 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 OR TARGET

Women 50% 49% 50% 48% 49% 49% 49% 50% 50%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 3% 2% 2% 2%

People whose language first spoken as a child was not English 19% 26% 26% 26% 28% 27% 30% 32% 32%

People with a disability N/A 8% 7% 8% 6% 7% 7% 7% 7%

People with a disability requiring adjustment at work 1.50% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2%

TABLE A.2 TRENDS IN THE REPRESENTATION OF EEO GROUPS – GENERAL STAFF

BENCHMARK EEO GROUPS: GENERAL STAFF 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 OR TARGET

Women 50% 66% 68% 67% 68% 67% 68% 67% 67%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2% 2% 3% 3% 4% 4% 3% 4% 4%

People whose language first spoken as a child was not English 19% 17% 17% 18% 18% 17% 19% 20% 20%

People with a disability N/A 10% 10% 9% 8% 7% 8% 8% 8%

People with a disability requiring adjustment at work 1.50% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%

TABLE B.1. TRENDS IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF EEO GROUPS – ACADEMIC STAFF DISTRIBUTION INDEX

BENCHMARK EEO GROUPS: ACADEMIC STAFF 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 OR TARGET

Women 100 85 83 87 85 88 90 89 89

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 100 N/A N/A 76 79 83 N/A 69 69

People whose language first spoken as a child was not English 100 95 97 98 93 90 90 95 95

People with a disability 100 90 87 88 86 86 103 95 95

People with a disability requiring adjustment at work 100 N/A N/A 88 N/A N/A 117 109 109

TABLE B.1. TRENDS IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF EEO GROUPS – GENERAL STAFF DISTRIBUTION INDEX

BENCHMARK EEO GROUPS: GENERAL STAFF 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 OR TARGET

Women 100 90 89 89 90 92 90 91 91

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 100 103 97 98 95 95 98 92 92

People whose language first spoken as a child was not English 100 97 99 98 98 99 99 97 97

People with a disability 100 101 98 100 103 103 101 101 101

People with a disability requiring adjustment at work 100 101 104 107 109 111 105 103 103

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Research, Engagement, Development and International

The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research, Engagement, Development, and International, is responsible for the leadership of the Graduate Research School, the Research Engagement Development and Innovation Unit, and the University’s five research Institutes.

The Division’s strategic priority is being RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT, The University participated in a pilot of the a Research led University with Regional, DEVELOPMENT AND EIA in 2017. Case studies submitted to the National and Global Impact. pilot exercise were assessed in three tiers: INNOVATION (REDI) Limited, Emerging and Mature. The University Through this strategy the Division delivers Diversifying research income and increasing made submissions under all of the eight the leadership, framework and support for the impact and quality of our research are the fields of research impact assessed in the the University to deliver engaged research goals of Western Sydney University’s research pilot, and four of the engagement fields of outcomes within four interdisciplinary strategy. research. In summary, the University received research themes: one ‘mature’, five ‘emerging’ and 6 ‘limited’ ≥≥ Urban Living and Society: Understanding Continued investment in diversifying the ratings across the engagement and impact and guiding economic, social and University’s research income is crucial to the assessments. infrastructure change. University’s research income stability, and, ≥≥ Health and Wellbeing. How initiatives can equally importantly, affords the University’s The feedback from the peer review panels prevent disease and illness and encourage researchers the opportunity to apply their suggests considerable variability in the healthy lifestyles. research findings and expertise in the broader interpretation and weighting of particular ≥≥ Education and Aspirational Change: Access community. factors across the fields of research, to education on a global scale. commensurate with the pilot status of the ≥≥ Environmental Sustainability: Global The University has grown its total research assessment. The University’s Research problems are linked to local environments. income by 60% from 2013 to 2016. This Division is working with the ARC to clarify growth has come within the context of assessment inconsistencies and ensure that The Division supports University-wide tightening competitive grant funding and a submissions to the EIA 2018 are strengthened. research within these themes through three stable internal funding envelope for research operational dimensions: activity. The major driver of the increase From 2010 to 2013, our volume of ERA eligible ≥≥ Futures: in revenue is Category 3 research activity. publications increased from 1,208 to 1,538. By Using research training to develop the next Category 3 research income includes contract 2016, our publication volume had stabilised generation of researchers; research activities undertaken for industry, at a lower level, 1439, placing the University – research that can influence the policies research income derived from international in the middle rank of NSW universities by and practices in our region; sources, donations and bequests, and some overall volume. While traditional academic – collaborating with regional, national and other sources. REDI (Research Engagement, publishing remains a crucial academic international partners. Development and Innovation) Business has activity supporting careers and institutional ≥≥ Capacity: been instrumental in facilitating business to standing, expectations of research activity Investment in research Institutes; academic contacts and increasing overall have diversified into knowledge translation support and advice to Institutes, Schools revenue. This has been supplemented by a and impact, consultancy and contract and research centres to increase and strong research philanthropy performance research, and non-traditional publications. diversify external income. from Advancement and Alumni. Balancing the range of demands on ≥≥ Impact: researchers while maintaining institutional Delivering benefits to communities and Between 2015 and 2016, Category 3 income and professional standing suggests partners. increased from $9.2 million to $10.8 million, a traditional publication needs to be pursued rise of 17.6% on the previous year. This increase strategically – notwithstanding that, as the comes on top of a 67% increase in Category 3 University’s research capacity grows, so income between 2014 and 2015. This rapidly will the volume of its publications. Western growing area of the research portfolio reflects Sydney University is supporting researchers ongoing capacity investments, such as the to choose dissemination strategies that Researcher Development Initiative (RDI). represent the best balance of these objectives by incentivising and measuring quality over Parallel to the next Excellence in Research volume. Australia assessment in 2018, the Australian Research Council (ARC) will conduct an The RDI, in its third year of operation, assessment of the impact of Australian supports the following crucial areas of University research, the Engagement and research development: early career, gender Impact Assessment (EIA). equity, career interruption and research leadership. Funding of $703,304 was dedicated to the RDI in 2017 and 28 academics are supported by the scheme. In total,

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$3,659,845 has been expended on the RDI MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and School of Medicine across its years of operation, with a total of 174 Development ≥≥ Tim Karl ($775,005), ‘Cannabidiol (CBD): A recipients supported. In line with the focus of ≥≥ Andre Van Schaik (CI); Tara Hamilton novel therapeutic for Alzheimer’s disease’. the funding support, 140 of these recipients ($402,984), ‘Auditory Perception in Silicon’. Participating Institutions: University of New were female. South Wales; University of Wollongong. School of Education, Centre for Educational RDI funding has been remarkably effective in Research EXTERNAL FUNDING supporting research outputs. Recipients of ≥≥ Tania Ferfolja (CI); Jacqueline Ullman RDI funding have produced nearly $1.4m in ($340,076), ‘Gender and Sexuality The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment external grants and 85 journal articles over the Diversities in Schools: Parental (HIE) maintains a strong relationship with course of the grant scheme to 2016 end. Experiences’. a range of industry stakeholders, including Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA). New Launchpad continues to be the only business Humanities and Communication Arts, Writing and research contracts between HIE and HIA start-up and scale-up incubator of significance Society agreed in 2017 total $1.116m. in Western Sydney. Across its three sites, ≥≥ Chris Andrews ($114,913), ‘Potential Launchpad supports a range of businesses Literatures: The Oulipo and Literary at different stages of maturity and provides Invention’. GRADUATE RESEARCH a key connection between researchers and SCHOOL (GRS) entrepreneurs wishing to commercialise Humanities and Communication Arts, Digital research. Launchpad has attracted Humanities The Graduate Research School (herein ongoing sponsorship from government ≥≥ Rachel Hendery ($228,509), ‘Waves of referred to as GRS) has continued to reform and commercial partners, including KPMG words: Mapping and Modelling Australia’s service delivery and support for HDR students and Urban Growth NSW/Landcom, and has Pacific ties’. to ensure that candidates graduate on time sustained a partnership funding model since and into careers in academia and industry. beginning operations. Launchpad will also Social Sciences and Psychology, Humanitarian and The GRS maintains a suite of academic play a key role in the University’s curriculum Development Studies Initiative literacy support programs, including a renewal program, with plans underway for ≥≥ Andre Renzaho ($448,472), ‘Settlement campus-based Graduate Research Academic new courses in business incubation and service literacy and cultural integration Development (GRADs) program and online entrepreneurship. in three states that have added more peer and academic support, alongside regular migrants relative to their population in the workshops offering skills development across COMPETITIVE FUNDING last 5 years: a multi-site study’. a range of HDR activity. In 2018, GRS will introduce a Graduate Certificate in Researcher Western Sydney University performed ARC DECRA Grants Development, Impact, and Engagement to strongly across Australian competitive grant afford candidates the opportunity to improve schemes in 2017. Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment their career preparation and planning skills. ≥≥ Kate Umbers, School of Science and Health, ARC Discovery Project Grants ($365,058), ‘Startle displays: a new route to 1,230 students (excluding Master of Research resolving the aposematism paradox’. Students) were enrolled in HDR study at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment University in 2017. 150 students graduated ≥≥ Belinda Medlyn (CI); Elise Pendall; Sally NHMRC Project Grants from HDR study in 2017 – equal to the number Power; David Tissue ($485,949), ‘Grassland of 2016 graduates. In addition, 29 Master response to variable rainfall regimes’. Social Sciences and Psychology, Humanitarian and of Research (MRes) candidates graduated ≥≥ John Hunt (CI), School of Science and Development Studies Initiative in 2017. These graduates represent the first Health; Alexios Papanicolaou ($432,608), ≥≥ Andre Renzaho ($1,338,624), ‘The Strong cohort of MRes students. ‘Sexual conflict and the evolution of nuptial Families Trial: Randomised controlled gifts’. trial of a family strengthening program to The Master of Research program is in its fifth prevent unhealthy weight gain among 5 to cohort. Applications to the program continue Institute for Culture and Society 11-year-old children from at risk families’. to increase, growing from 362 in 2016 to 401 ≥≥ Deborah Stevenson ($435,599), ‘UNESCO Participating Institutions: Monash in 2017. Of these applications, 186 are from and the Making of Global Cultural Policy: University; Murdoch Children’s Research international applicants, an increase of 28.5%. Culture, Economy, Development’. Institute; University of Sydney; University of 209 students are enrolled in the program. Technology Sydney.

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The graduation pipeline for MRes students Heroes Award’ category. This year’s recipient in agreeing activities for 2018 and beyond. will grow in 2018, with 28 submissions of the ‘Unsung Heroes Award’ was Bou The University’s Elders on Campus also joined received in semester one and 65 in Ovington for his participation as a mentor in the conference to conduct team mentoring semester 2 of 2017. The quality of MRes the Pathways to Dreaming program. exercises. submissions is outstanding. Of those candidates who have completed, 47% The University participated for the second Over the course of the year, coaching and have been awarded a distinction and 41% time in the annual homelessness hygiene mentoring services were provided to 19 a high distinction, with all examinations drive, organised by Western Sydney Homeless Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, conducted using external examiners. Connect. Over 2,000 hygiene products with another 20 seeking support to develop were collected across the University through professional CVs and summary biographies. donation boxes located within each campus These services are also made available COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT library. University staff and student volunteers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander created more than 300 hygiene packs that students transitioning to employment. One Directors of Engagement forums were held were distributed at Parramatta park by the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Development quarterly with representatives from each School of Nursing and Midwifery during Scholarship was awarded in 2017. School and Institute. A working party was Homelessness Week in August. established to focus on progressing the 2016 A number of policies were created or Engagement Review: Audit of Community ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ events were held on revised to meet the University’s aspirations Engagement Activities with the aim of Bankstown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, for cultural competency and Aboriginal forming the next iteration of the University’s Parramatta and Penrith campuses. More than and Torres Strait Islander education and Engagement Strategy and Working Plan. $2,000 was raised across all campuses and employment. These include the Aboriginal donated to Cancer Council to assist with their and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Cultural Food 4 Thought seminars were introduced in cancer research. The events were attended Protocols in the Workplace, The Aboriginal 2016 to provide an opportunity for University by both staff and students, and each campus and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Education, staff, students and community members engaged with approximately 100 people. and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to discuss issues of relevance to Greater Peoples Employment policies. These new Western Sydney. A total of eight Food 4 and revised policies were benchmarked Thought seminars were held across the OFFICE OF ABORIGINAL against those of other universities, activities of University’s campuses in 2017. Topics included AND TORRES STRAIT Universities Australia, government initiatives, religion and sexuality, celebrating diversity, and measures adopted in other large Al and autonomous agents, Universities ISLANDER EMPLOYMENT organisations. Australia Indigenous Strategy 2017–2020, the AND ENGAGEMENT archaeology of Parramatta Square, how to ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT leverage University-community engagement, The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ISLANDER ENGAGEMENT food sustainability, and the University’s Islander staff members (full-time equivalent Respect. Now. Always. campaign. and casual) employed at the University was With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol 44 by headcount as at 31 March 2017. Of and out of recognition that its campuses The Community Fellow Awards are an these, 2% hold senior staff positions, 20% occupy their traditional lands, Western honorary University award bestowed on are academic staff and 80% are professional Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, an individual from the wider community to staff. Higher degree students including PhD Gundungurra, Tharawal, also historically recognise their commitment and contribution and Master’s students are being targeted referred to as D’harawal, Wiradjuri and to the Greater Western Sydney region. Seven for transition into Early Career Academic Bundjalung peoples and thanks them for their fellows were conferred in 2017. Recipients this roles where available. The 2014 Academic support of its work on their lands, Greater year included Amna Karra-Hassan, Danny and Professional Staff Agreement objective Western Sydney and beyond. Mikati, Paul Rogers, Violet Roumeliotis, Biljana of employing 62 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Sankovic, Doug Taylor and Kerrie Womsley. Islander employees has been met. The University recognises the importance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander The University continued its sponsorship of The annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities in Greater Western Sydney the Western Sydney Community Forum ZEST Islander staff conference was held at and beyond and continues its efforts to Awards, which celebrate the achievements Parramatta and included Aboriginal and increase the representation and participation of the community sector in Greater Western Torres Strait Islander staff across Divisions, in education, research and employment of Sydney. Over 500 people attended the awards Schools and Institutes. Staff participated in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ceremony. The Chancellor is a ZEST Award the discussion on University strategy, policy ambassador and champions the ‘Unsung development, mentoring and the next steps

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The Western Sydney University, Aboriginal the 2017 Universities Australia Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2017-2020. 30 staff, students and and Engagement Advisory Board, which community members participated in the includes 22 Elders on Campus, supports the seminar. The UA strategy contains a number advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait of initiatives that seek to address parity in Islander people in employment, engagement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ and other University-related activities. Since participation in higher education and engage the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s report to the Board the University community in Aboriginal and of Trustees, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge Islander Elders on Campus have engaged systems, culture and educational approaches. in 97 ‘Welcome to Country’ addresses and numerous other celebratory and ceremonial BADANAMI CENTRE activities across Schools, Institutes, Divisions and affiliated organisations. The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University has been The annual Yarramundi Lecture celebrated increasing steadily since 2012. In 2017, there its 21st anniversary in 2017. The significance were more than 740 students who identified of the anniversary was underscored by the as being of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait issuing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Islander descent, an increase of 17% from the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum 2016. Of these, 17 are currently Higher Degree (27 May) and the 25th Anniversary of the Research (HDR) scholars and another 36 are Mabo ruling (3 June). The Yarramundi lecture’s enrolled in Master’s degrees by coursework, place alongside these watershed events was with 21 enrolled in the Master of Teaching commemorated in a volume showcasing many program. of the lectures. The Badanami Centre continues to provide The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs, services and facilities to encourage research symposium, Songlines, was held and support the involvement of Aboriginal during Western Sydney Universities Research and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in all Week and celebrated the theme ‘Our aspects of tertiary education. Badanami Languages Matter’. Songlines showcased operates on most Western Sydney University the breadth of research conducted by and campuses. with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities, and organisations. Badanami continues to administer the Songlines engaged over 100 academics, government-funded Tutoring for Success professional staff and community members. (TFS) program – a program that facilitates The proceedings of the symposium will successful subject and course completion. be released into the second Songlines The TFS program assisted more than 280 Symposium proceedings in 2018. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with tuition support during 2017. The acclaimed photographic exhibition ‘Too Dark to See’ travelled to the Milperra One program that needs specific mention campus commemorating the lives and is the Alternative Entry Program (AEP) contribution of Aboriginal and Torres for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strait Islander Defence personnel. Minister prospective students. The AEP is directed Scullion and Senator Payne, during their towards non-school leavers and is a long- visit to the campus earlier this year, term engagement activity conducted three enjoyed a private tour of the exhibition times a year. In the last round of testing, 175 guided by a number of Veteran Elders. applications were received, an increase of 25 applications from the same round in 2016. In May 2017 as part of National Reconciliation Week, Food 4 Thought hosted a seminar on

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INTERNATIONAL ≥≥ Western Sydney International Scholarships INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS – Postgraduate The University’s international activity is $7,500 and $5,000 one-off contribution to In 2017 the International Partnerships and focussed on enhancing its international reach tuition fees. Transnational Education (TNE) Framework and reputation. These strategic aims have was developed to provide governance been underpinned by systems improvements, To streamline the scholarship selection and standardised processes for selecting profile raising, streamlined recruitment and process and improve scholarship take-up, and building partnerships that increase better market access. international students are now automatically recruitment, revenue, research and student considered for a scholarship award when they mobility, and staff exchanges. The University INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT apply to study at Western Sydney University. had over 110 institutional partners across Africa, the Americas, East Asia, Europe, the A key objective in the University’s In 2017 the University awarded 292 Subcontinent, South East Asia, and the United International Strategy is to double the scholarships to students commencing studies Kingdom. In 2017 the University signed 103 number of international students at in 2018, including 42 Vice-Chancellor’s agreements – 51 with existing partners, and 52 Western Sydney University by 2020. In Academic Excellence International Student with new partners. 2017 several initiatives contributed to a Scholarships, 21 each to undergraduate and 18.5% increase in commencements, from postgraduate students. NEW COLOMBO PLAN AND STUDENT 1,798 in 2016 to 2,130 in 2017. Compared to MOBILITY 2016, offers in 2017 increased by 9.5% and 133 scholarships were awarded to international acceptances by 16.7%. StudyLink Connect, students commencing studies in 2017, In 2017 Western Sydney University was an externally hosted cloud-based portal 89 Postgraduate and 44 undergraduate. awarded close to $1.8 million in student for International Admissions, improved postgraduate scholarship recipients were mobility funding. The Commonwealth application turnaround times to three days drawn from 16 source countries, including Government of Australia provided the on average, down from 10 days, and issued Nepal (31 recipients), India (25), Bangladesh University with funding to support 241 Confirmation of Enrolments within 24 hours. (5), and Mongolia (5). Undergraduate Western Sydney University students’ These times set a record for the University recipients were from 10 source countries, with participation in international learning and are well within sector benchmarks. students from India awarded 15 scholarships. experiences through the New Colombo Plan The University awarded five postgraduate (NCP). INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS and five undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence International Student Through the NCP Mobility Program, the In September 2017 Western Sydney University Scholarships to international students University received $777,661 to support 241 launched an expanded international commencing in 2017. students’ participation in 22 mobility projects scholarship program to encourage potential in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, high-achieving future students to study at ASSOCIATE DEANS INTERNATIONAL Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Western Sydney University. The program Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vanuatu, includes a range of existing and new The University appointed ten Associate Deans and Vietnam. This is in addition to $614,900 scholarships: International (ADIs) to support recruitment in ongoing funding in 2018 to support an ≥≥ Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence from articulation partnerships in China, Hong additional 10 NCP projects. Scholarships – Undergraduate Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. ADIs engage 50% of tuition fees for up to 3 years with more than fifty partner universities Western Sydney University was awarded ≥≥ Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence to develop and implement articulation a total of $199,000 for the 2018 round of Scholarships – Postgraduate programs and other activities. By building the Endeavour Mobility Grants program 50% of tuition fees for up to 2 years relationships with partner institutions and to support 55 students’ participation in six 25% of tuition fees for up to 2 years ‘engagement champions’, enrolments through short-term mobility projects in Canada, China, ≥≥ Western Sydney International Scholarships articulations with partners are increasing. Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. – Undergraduate In 2017, 17 students from international $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000 one- partnership programs commenced study The Government’s OS-HELP loans have off contributions to tuition fees. A at the University and 70 partnership enabled Western Sydney University students supplementary English Language Program students are forecast to commence at to fund international learning opportunities Scholarship is available for students from Western Sydney University in 2018. by undertaking some overseas study. Based China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. on year-to-date applications, the University forecasts that 270 OS-HELP loans will be issued to Western Sydney University students in 2017. These loans are worth $2.411 million, an increase of 14% on 2016.

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The Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and ≥≥Academic workforce development and renewal Vice-President (Academic) contributes directly ≥≥Capturing and responding to the student voice to the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan. ≥≥Diversifying revenue streams Priorities include: ≥≥Managing and Increasing student load ≥≥Curriculum transformation and renewal ≥≥Academic quality assurance and enhancement ≥≥Emerging technologies in higher education

In 2017, the Offices of the Pro Vice-Chancellor The Shared Services initiative resulted in and Teaching surveys on student experience (Engagement and Aboriginal and Torres the integration of five new professional and employer satisfaction. Student experience Strait Islander Leadership) and the Pro Vice- work streams integrated into the Academic survey results showed increased ratings Chancellor (International) were relocated Division. The centralisation of Technical of overall quality of education experience, to the Division of Research, Engagement, Support Services and Technology-Enhanced learner engagement and student support. Development and Innovation. Learning were finalised. Employer satisfaction survey results rated the University graduates second in New The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) led The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) led South Wales and tenth in Australia for overall the implementation of the new Academic the University’s Enterprise Bargaining team employer satisfaction. Promotions Policy. Changes resulted in and delivered two new Enterprise Agreements simplified processes. The new promotions which have been lodged with the Fair Work approach received extremely positive Commission. OFFICE OF LEARNING feedback from staff, applicants, and TRANSFORMATIONS Promotions Committee members. OFFICE OF QUALITY AND The Office of Learning Transformations The Academic Division led the design of PERFORMANCE (LT) leads strategic change to ensure the the learning spaces in the new vertical University’s graduates are equipped for the campus at Liverpool. The Office of Quality and Performance (OQP) future of work. Major projects include the manages the business intelligence data of University-wide, three-year 21st Century The Division built on its strong foundation the University and provides data reporting Curriculum (21C) Project, implementation of with Navitas and the Sydney Institute of on the implementation of the University’s new approaches to teaching in technology- Business and Technology with its Sydney strategic goals and objectives through: rich learning environments, and development City Campus. Refinement of the services tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) of learning-related resources and support for agreement resulted in clarity of roles and across the University, reports on strategic students and staff. responsibilities, and effective operations. initiatives, supports Schools in quality review There was strong positive growth in both and reporting, OQP ensures the University’s Major achievements of the 21C Project include domestic and international Sydney City quality management processes comply with the development of the guiding strategy Campus enrolments across the year. external requirements established by Tertiary and project plans. Schools reviewed existing Education Quality and Standards Agency degree structures and proposed simplified In May, the Division collaborated with (TEQSA), the Higher Education Standards curriculum structures. Streamlined course Global Development to lead the second Framework (HESF) and the Education approval and review processes and improved Cross-Strait and Australia Higher Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS). student and course management systems will Forum in Soochow, People’s Republic support enhanced student skill development, of China. The Forum enabled high-level The new Academic Pathways Framework professional networks and international communication among universities from ensures the University’s compliance outreach into the future. Taiwan, People’s Republic of China, with the HESF. The OQP led the Hong Kong, Macau and Australia, and University’s response to requirements The Offices of Learning Transformations, enhanced multi-lateral collaboration and for the publication of transparent and Research and Innovation developed partnerships among the institutions. admission requirements at the level of an integrated professional development University and courses. The University’s framework for academic teaching and In November, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor application for renewal of registration as research. Online modules support teaching (Academic) supported and led a successful a University was submitted to TEQSA. staff, and a bespoke sessional staff academic study tour to Taiwan. 10 academics professional development program was from the Schools accompanied the Deputy The OQP supported reviews of the Schools implemented. A partnership was established Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and the Pro Vice- of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, with the UK Higher Education Academy that Chancellor (Global Development). The study and Science and Health. The OQP oversaw provides formal, external recognition of the tour built new relationships and strengthened the successful migration from paper-based professional development for teaching for the existing partnerships with universities and to online student feedback surveys. External University’s academic staff. other organisations in Taiwan. Academic benchmarking activities included: the partnership opportunities were identified and Association of Commonwealth Universities The University Load Retention and student exchange proposals, joint degree (ACU) Measures Survey on institutional profile, Progression Taskforce delivered five development, internship and placement salaries, research management and gender; initiatives to improve rates of student opportunities, and New Colombo Plan sector level peer review of assessment; and retention and progression. These included proposals have resulted from the visits. participation in Quality Indicators of Learning personalising system interactions for

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students; building new business intelligence; framework for benchmarking and enhancing the main Parramatta South Library, it contains improving staff teaching capabilities; the quality of digital and online course a core collection of print items supplementing enhancing governance, responsibility and components. The integration of student online resources, and a reserve collection. accountability; and building institutional experience systems and the Learning culture, environment and values. In 2017, Management System now allows students to Integration of Academic Literacy and the University’s downward trend in year-on- log in to all relevant learning-related systems Information Literacy support was trialled year retention was reversed and retention with a single sign on. successfully during Spring Session at increased by 1.1% over the previous year. Parramatta campus. This resulted in a six- As part of the Shared Services program all fold increase in Information Literacy support The Learning Transformations team led staff who provides blended learning advice, transactions on the previous year’s activity. In the University’s student academic integrity development and production were centralised response to the high level of student demand strategy. This comprised a mandatory into the Digital Futures Team (DFT). This was for this service, integrated academic and academic integrity module; an ‘Honour Code’; accompanied by the introduction of new information literacy support will be introduced co-curricular activities; embedded curriculum systems that manage support requests and at all campuses in 2018. activities; peer mentoring; academic practice facilitate consistent, sustainable, scalable strategies; and innovative, restorative solutions for online and blended learning. The University was the first Australian responses to breaches. Digital Consultants provide primary contact University to provide first year students with with Schools and specialist support is free digital textbooks. The Library led the The Mathematics Education Support Hub provided in Educational Technology, Rich negotiation of access rights to each text with provided face-to-face and online numeracy, Media, Learning Science and UX/LX (User/ the relevant publishers, the digital provision mathematics and statistics support for Learner Experience) design. of the texts and student support in the use of coursework students. Bridging courses these resources. The Library was the sector prepared students before the commencement leader in the large-scale implementation of of study periods and were supplemented by THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Leganto, a new reading list management targeted workshops throughout the year. system which streamlines processes, making The Western Sydney University Library student access to essential readings faster A joint Global Citizenship sub-major is recognised externally for its innovative and easier. The Library was invited to present was developed with the United Nations approach to service delivery, organisational at a national tertiary library forum and is the University-Institute for the Advanced dexterity and expertise in providing high- expert contact point for other institutions. Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS). The quality scholarly resources. The Library is University joined an alliance of 40 Asian committed to continuous improvement The online Library Study Smart platform Pacific Universities working on curriculum underpinned by an ISO 9001:2015 was expanded to include online tutorials and development – the UNU-IAS ProSPER certified Quality Management System. interactive elements. The University is the network (Promotion of Sustainability in The requirements and expectations of the first in the sector, to automatically enrol all Postgraduate Education and Research). University, staff and student clients and other students in the online tutorials that develop key stakeholders shape Library operations. information and academic literacy skills. This is measured against the success of In 2017, the site had 5,000 active users, OFFICE OF DIGITAL FUTURES services and products delivered, and client a 400% increase in usage from 2016. feedback. The Office of Digital Futures (ODF) provides In response to student feedback, the Library leadership and support for technology- In 2017, Western Sydney University Library: developed bespoke resources for international enabled teaching practices and environments ≥≥ had 2 million physical visits to seven students which are a component of the core and the systems that support digital learning. physical libraries induction to studying at Western Sydney. The ≥≥ responded to 250,000 student enquiries ‘Happy or Not’ system captures immediate A new partnership with Online Education ≥≥ facilitated over 9 million full text digital real-time student feedback on services and Services (OES) will deliver WSUOnline, downloads spaces, and is being trialled across the Library the University’s major fully online suite of ≥≥ lent 380,000 books to students in 2017/18. This provides additional user courses commenced with Bachelor degree ≥≥ provided 25,000 individual literacy support feedback to inform service improvements. programs in: Business (Marketing), Business consultations (Management), Business (Accounting), ≥≥ added 26,185 books to the collection Alumni engagement with the Library Social Sciences (Child and Community (electronic and print) increased by 244% through the creation of a Development), and Social Sciences ≥≥ filled 4,000 document delivery requests free library membership that provides access (Criminology and Criminal Justice). The for alumni to a set of electronic resources and implementation of Quality MattersTM (an The Library Hub at the new Parramatta City the print collection. internationally recognised rubric) provides a campus opened in January 2017. An adjunct to

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THE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND The Academy is Western Sydney University’s In January 2017 the School of Business program for high-achieving students. relocated to the University’s new Peter MATHEMATICS Student participation in The Academy Shergold Building in the Parramatta CBD. In 2017, the Centre for Smart Modern programs increased to more than 4,500. Teaching at the new Parramatta City Construction (c4SMC) was established The Academy entrance requirements were campus commenced in early January. The within the School of Computing, Engineering amended to provide more equitable access. Peter Shergold Building features learning and Mathematics. The centre raised over The introduction of block mode delivery studios, meeting rooms, and study spaces $300,000 with six foundation industry and increased Summer School offerings of designed with the latest technology to inspire contributors and was launched on 8 August Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking creative thinking, alongside easy access 2017. The centre provides industry, clients, units provided students with more flexible enquiry and recreation areas to facilitate the government and the University with an opportunities to study with The Academy. student experience. The move to the new opportunity to invest in building knowledge Innovative, authentic assessment such as the Parramatta City campus was accompanied and capabilities for the construction industry production of green papers, white papers, by the transition to ‘flipped learning’ which of the future. inaugural parliamentary speeches and eBooks emphasises active student engagement spend engaged students with real world problems guided problem solving and team-based Dr Mary Hardie was awarded the prestigious and solutions. The Academy received the activities, while supported by flexible delivery Ron Swane Medal for Building Education in Innovation in Education Prize at the Western of course content. recognition of her sustained contribution to Sydney Leadership Dialogue Awards. construction education. This was the first time A re-structured School External Advisory in over ten years that the medal has been The first cohort of students successfully Committee captured the full range of awarded. Professor Vivian Tam and Professor completed the Citizen Scholar Award partnerships between the School and its Andrew Francis were appointed to the ARC program which focuses on community community. Over fifty representatives from College of Experts. engagement through service learning. local, national and international business Students work in partnership with local and community organisations now provide Advanced Engineering Honours student community organisations on issues of their insight and advice to the School on key Jason Johnston’s research on innovative and importance to Western Sydney. Through Education, Research and Partnerships issues. sustainable materials for replacing the Sydney working on these projects, students Harbour Bridge’s timber transoms won the contribute to their community and Conducting applied research relevant to 2017 Student Engineer of the Year Award in develop their employability skills. enterprise is a key area for the School, the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards. with considerable opportunity for further He also won the Railway Technical Society of A wide range of academic extension, and development as the School focuses on Australasia Award. personal and professional development partnered research activities with industry. events included: critical thinking workshops, In addition, the School hosted several forums The University’s interdisciplinary Solar refugee lunches; Graduate Research School involving academic staff and members of the Car team, UNLIMITED 2.0, finished 6th in sessions, and multiple Citizen Scholar local business community, including a forum the Challenger class of 2017 World Solar workshops. More than 100 students on the Future of Work. Challenge. This result places them first among participated in Transformative International the participating Australian teams and ahead Learning Experiences projects. Academy of the teams coming from universities such staff and students were acknowledged for as Stanford University and the University of outstanding citizenship, engagement and Toronto. Other international work extended contribution to community in an excellence mobile technology in Digital Knowledge awards ceremony at the end of the year. Ecosystems to address the needs of 500 farmers in India and South Africa. The Academy joined the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Youth Network which engages students in partnerships and projects under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Partnerships with CareerHub, and other externally based mentorship programs have expanded mentoring opportunities for students.

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Author and Indigenous poet, Ali Cobby SCHOOL OF NURSING AND Eckermann, won a prestigious 2017 Windham- MIDWIFERY The School of Education was ranked in the Campbell Prize for poetry. Ali is published by Top 75 Education providers in the world in Giramondo Publishing which is supported The School of Nursing and Midwifery achieved the Academic Ranking of World Universities through The Writing and Society Research a Top 100 ranking in the QS World University (ARWU). The School also ranked 4th in Centre. Rankings, was ranked number one in Australia Australia in the ARWU subject rankings and fourth in the world in the Center for World for Education. Associate Professor Christopher Andrews was University Rankings (CWUR), and ranked awarded an ARC Discovery Grant of $114, 913 fifth in Australia and 22nd in the world in In 2017, the School launched a Master for a project entitled ‘the Oulipo Group and the Academic Ranking of World Universities of Education (STEM) to support the literary invention’ and Associate Professor (ARWU). development of leadership capability in Rachel Hendery was awarded $228,509 for a Science, Technology, Engineering and project entitled ‘Waves of words: Mapping and The School undertook significant curriculum Mathematics teachers. A new School- Modeling Australia’s Pacific ties’. renewal, expanding the Bachelor of Nursing based model of initial teacher education for advanced study, graduate entry, and was also developed in collaboration with online delivery, and establishing the Bachelor the Department of Education and Catholic SCHOOL OF LAW of Midwifery and the Master of Nurse Diocese of Parramatta. This will be trialled Practitioner (Mental Health). All degrees were in 2018. The School of Law’s new Graduate Diploma accredited by the Australian Nursing and in Australian Migration Law was accredited in Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Associate Professor Danielle Tracey and Dr August 2017. The School’s annual Kirby Cup The Bachelor of Nursing offered through Katrina Baker completed the DFAT Australian mooting competition involved 34 high schools WSU Online is the first Bachelor of Nursing Awards Fellowship program: ‘Improving and was held in the Family Court before a offered through a third-party provider to be PNG teacher training to advance inclusive panel of distinguished Judges. The panel accredited by ANMAC. education for students with disabilities’. As included Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, the a part of the program, 10 Fellows travelled patron of the competition. The School extended its community to Australia from Papua New Guinea for four relationships by creating new professorial weeks of intensive professional development. The School was involved in a range of roles to support embedded research hubs in international activities. The School’s partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Associate Professor Tania Ferfolja and Dr International Centre for Ocean Governance Local Health District, the South West Sydney Jackie Ullman won a $340,076 ARC Discovery delivered capacity-building courses to 63 Local Health District, and the Western Sydney Grant for their project ‘Gender and Sexuality Judges and Judicial Officers from Bangladesh. Local Health District. Extensive health checks Diversities in Schools: Parental Experiences’. Professor Steven Freeland represented were conducted (often in conjunction with the the Australian Government at the United School of Medicine) at a range of community Nations Committee of the Peaceful Uses of events. These checks offered students clinical SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND Outer Space in Vienna, and Dr Beatriz Garcia placement opportunities while contributing COMMUNICATION ARTS worked with the United Nations Economic to the delivery of health priorities in Greater Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) in Western Sydney. A suite of programs for The School of Humanities and Communication Santiago on a regional treaty that implements high school students generated interest Arts was ranked 201-250 in the Times Higher Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on access to and raised aspirations to study nursing and Education (THE) rankings, 291 in the QS World environmental information. midwifery, and de-mystified the University University Rankings, and 113 in the US News experience for the family and friends of and World Report. QS subject rankings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Communication, Culture and Media placed A Graduate Transition to Employment the University in the 151–200 range, and the Expo in May, featured 30 exhibitors and subject ranking for English Language and expanded career options and transition to Literature placed the School in the 201–250 the workforce for 500 third year students. range.

The School successfully relocated its Design and Media Arts programs from Penrith to new facilities at Parramatta in 2017. The move resulted in a 40% increase in Design students over the year.

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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE placements, as well as study experiences in countries including the UK, Finland, South The School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Africa, China, and the Republic of Ireland. Medicine/Surgery achieved accreditation until 2024. The Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown Hospital was opened. New SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES postgraduate programs were developed AND PSYCHOLOGY for medical practitioners and extended training to the health workforce of cardiac The School of Social Sciences and Psychology sonographers and epidemiologists. Continued commenced delivery of an innovative engagement with Aboriginal Medical Services Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour and other community and health agencies program which is the only degree in Australia across Western Sydney and rural NSW saw that analyses the human and technical sides the School contribute to a broad range of of cybercrime. community health checks and engagement events across the state. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wesley Mission expands internship The School of Medicine directly contributed to opportunities for Psychology students and collaborative research endeavours internally allows students to receive course credit for in partnership with the Translational Health completion of a Certificate IV in Mental Health Research Institute, and across the Sydney with Wesley Mission. The University is the basin through the Sydney Partnership for first University to offer workplace training of Health, Education, Research and Enterprise this type, which provides a unique learning (SPHERE). experience and opportunity for our students.

Professor Craig Gonsalvez received a SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND prestigious national Award for Teaching HEALTH Excellence in the category of Social and Behavioural Sciences in recognition of his The School of Science and Health commenced outstanding contribution to the teaching and teaching and research in the new state- supervision of clinical psychology. Professor of-the-art Science building at Parramatta Andre Renzaho and the Humanitarian and South campus and the Health Science Development Research Initiative (HADRI) Advanced Education and Research facility at were awarded a $1,338,624 National Health Campbelltown campus. The Campbelltown Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant facility features high-tech immersive for their project ‘The Strong Families simulation capability. Trial: Randomised controlled trial of a family strengthening program to prevent The School introduced a fully online Master of unhealthy weight gain among 5 to 11-year Forensic Science, delivered in collaboration old children from at risk families’. Professor with University of Florida (US) and University Renzaho also received a $448,472 ARC of Canberra. A successful English as a Medium Discovery Project Grant for the project of Instruction program for Chinese Medicine ‘Settlement service literacy and cultural academics was taught in collaboration with integration in three states that have added the China Scholarship Council and the Beijing more migrants relative to their population University of Chinese Medicine. in the last 5 years: a multi-site study’.

The School’s relationship with the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) program was strengthened with many of undergraduate students acting as mentors to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The School supported an increased number of students in international exchanges,

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The Division of Finance and Resources plays a critical role in delivering, optimising and sustaining the organisational strength of the University. The Division aims to lead the transformation of the University into an efficient competitive and fnancially sustainable institution with the resources and capacity to deliver its strategic objectives.

The Division provides for the University’s ≥≥ Financial Operations associated resources also forms part of the overall planning, strategy, policy and ≥≥ Project Management Office portfolio. The focus is on value enhancing accountability in relation to Finance, ≥≥ Strategic Procurement and Services. commercial engagements and campus Information Technology, Estate and plans to optimise a sustainable future for Commercial, Project Management, and The VP (F&R) interacts with the Board the University. Procurement functions. of Trustees and a number of Board sub- committees, such as the Audit and Risk The directorate comprises the following The Division is responsible for managing the Management Committee, Finance and teams: University’s annual budget process including Investment Committee and the University ≥≥ Estate Master Planning and Strategy capital funding, developing appropriate Infrastructure Committee. ≥≥ Infrastructure Services financial policies and monitoring, advising ≥≥ Commercial Development, Services and and reporting on the financial health of Each year, the Division manages projects Governance the University including its controlled and from the planning to the delivery stages ≥≥ Environmental Sustainability associated entities. The Division is also in finance, IT, estate and commercial, and ≥≥ Corporate Finance and Business Modelling responsible for delivering the IT systems campus development, and makes sure all ≥≥ Western Unlimited Ltd. and technology infrastructure necessary projects align with the strategic direction to underpin and enable our learning and and objectives of the University. The Division Key OEC achievements in 2017 include: teaching and research programs. completed many key projects in 2017. ≥≥ Western Growth: Successfully leading the Western Growth strategic program for The Division works to ensure that the financial the realignment of the campus network and operational planning, strategy and OFFICE OF ESTATE AND to establish highly accessible vertical CBD performance of the University is optimised. COMMERCIAL campuses and repurpose select existing The Vice-President (Finance and Resources) campus assets, with the purpose of provides strategic direction and oversight on In October 2017, the Division of Finance and creating an endowment that will underpin the University’s financial activities including Resources underwent a restructure that the University’s financial sustainability. commercial arrangements and opportunities, involved the Office of Commercial and Estate ≥≥ Westmead Campus Redevelopment investments and utilisation of building and Planning (OCEP) and Capital Works and Project: Several significant milestones land assets, as well as a focus on improving Facilities (CWF) merging to form the Office were achieved in 2017 for this project. efficiency and reducing costs across the of Estate and Commercial (OEC). Working Settlement for Lots 4 and 5 was achieved in University. in partnership with all of the University October and December 2017 for $78m and community, the directorate ensures the $50m respectively. Following completion The VP (F&R) and his senior team sponsors strategic development and maintenance of of the EOI/RFP process to secure a a series of projects across the portfolio that the network of campuses and property estate development partner for Lots 2 and 3, the are being undertaken to help the University to support the University’s learning, teaching Board of Trustees approved entering into achieve optimal financial sustainability into and research activities, and preserves and negotiations with the preferred proponent, the future. One such project is the Western enhances the unique aesthetics of the which was finalised in November 2017. Growth program of work, a large-scale campuses. ≥≥ Macarthur Heights Residential initiative that will transform our campus Development, Campbelltown: The delivery network and provide ongoing stability to the OEC is responsible for the planning and of the Macarthur Gardens residential University corpus. construction of new buildings, refurbishment development comprising 950 lots in and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, partnership between the University and Through the Western Growth program maintenance of almost 2,000 hectares of Urban Growth NSW. The current new of works, the Division will enhance the grounds including landscaping and the financial forecast reported to the Project University’s alignment with Securing Success maintenance and cleaning of more than 500 Control Group forecasts a University as it will contribute significantly toward buildings across 21 campuses and external profit of $110.7M. This represents a $75.7M achieving our overarching goal of being sites. OEC also assists in the planning increase compared with the original Board a student-centred University and anchor and delivery of the University’s estate approved target of $33M. institution for Western Sydney. development and commercial projects. ≥≥ Werrington Retail Centre: Key milestones It also provides services for cleaning and achieved on this project in 2017 include Core business units within the Division of presentation, waste services, removals, the selection of a preferred supermarket Finance and Resources include: relocations and event setups, furniture supply operator through an EOI process ≥≥ Office of Estate and Commercial and installation, space management, spatial (Woolworths) and finalising the terms ≥≥ Information Technology and Digital data collation and management, and campus for the Agreement for Lease (AFL), Services signage. The Hawkesbury campus farm and preparation of a concept design for

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the centre and development feasibility. work and art therapy graduates and digital principles that will inform IT decision With the securing of the anchor tenants researchers for the Western Sydney region. making. and significant pre-commitment, the ≥≥ $10M was allocated to adaptively reuse development pplication is due to be and repurpose spaces on the Parramatta The ITDS mission is to ensure that lodged with Council in October 2017 (with (South) campus to accommodate the Western Sydney University is ‘consistently construction to commence in Q4, 2018). relocation of the School of Humanities and contemporary’. It continues to focus on ≥≥ Peter Shergold Building: Successful Communication Arts (SoHCA) from Penrith delivering project outcomes that advance the delivery of the University’s first vertical (Werrington South) campus and new productive and innovative use of technology, CBD campus. offerings from the School of Computing, whilst maintaining the availability and ≥≥ Retail, Food and Beverage: The University Engineering and Mathematics (SCEM). reliability of core services upon the which the has further enhanced the student ≥≥ Health Science Advanced Education and University depends every single day. and staff experience on a number of Research Facility: An innovative new campuses through the addition of new building for Campbelltown campus is a In 2017, ITDS delivered on its portfolio of retail outlets including Oliver Brown tailored ground floor teaching and research projects and operational activities, achieving a (Bankstown), Jamaica Blue, Sushi OK facility. The project includes approximately number of significant outcomes including: and Barlame (Campbelltown), and 700sqm of shell space on the upper level ≥≥ Student Management System: After an Piccolo Me (Werrington Park Corporate for future expansion. The cornerstone of extensive evaluation period, a new student Centre, Parramatta South and Penrith). the facility is its high-fidelity simulation and management system has been selected for Furthermore, the Co-Op has been fully immersive simulation spaces, which implementation. This large scale program implemented as the sole on-campus book will enable it to remain at the cutting edge will take approximately two years and provider, reducing the University’s risk and of health science research and attract result in a complete transformation of the liability whilst generating an additional $1M students now and into the future. business processes used to support our in revenue. ≥≥ Macarthur Clinical School: The University students. ≥≥ Successful disposal of Nirimba Freehold and the NSW Government co-funded a ≥≥ Office365: all staff email accounts and Lot: In November 2017, CBRE Pty Ltd Clinical School, Research and Education public folders were transitioned to the was engaged as the marketing agent and Centre at Campbelltown Hospital. Office365 service provided by Microsoft. initiated the EOI process on behalf of the The project represents the ongoing This enhances the resiliency of this critical University for the sale of the University’s collaboration between Western Sydney service and makes advanced Office365 freehold parcel of land located within University and the South Western Sydney features more readily available to staff. the Nirimba Education Precinct on an Local Health District in developing the ≥≥ Managed Private Cloud: this service has as-is basis. The EOI period closed on 30 capacity of the Campbelltown and Camden been established and will provide the November 2017 at which time there was a Hospitals as integrated education and majority of future computer and storage short negotiation period with the selected research health facilities. needs for the University. The transition of respondent. The sale price was agreed at application environments is well underway $9.65M, to be settled on 1 December 2018. and will complete in 2018, and includes ≥≥ Western Unlimited Ltd operational review INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY the standardisation and rationalisation of implementation: The entity has transitioned AND DIGITAL SERVICES the portfolio. In parallel, research focused from a net operating loss of approximately environments have been transitioned to $2.7M in 2016 to a surplus of $250K, once Our students, staff and community partners Intersect. taking into consideration the centralised use technology to communicate, collaborate, ≥≥ Internet Perimeter: The cyber-threat and outsourced provisions and services. research, learn, teach and conduct business. landscape is increasingly complex and so in ≥≥ Throughout 2017, OEC (formerly CWF) These services need to be available at any response to this a Managed Firewall Service worked to ensure all the objectives of the time and place, striking the right balance was implemented. At the same time, the capital plan and the ongoing teaching and between privacy and security with flexibility maturity of our Digital Security and Risk research programs of the University were and agility. portfolio was reassessed and showed a met, using the Capital Priorities set by marked improvement. the Board of Trustees (BoT) and Securing In response to this, the Information ≥≥ CBD Campuses: Delivered the Parramatta Success Strategic Plan as the main Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) City campus technology master plan with guidelines. portfolio aligns its work to the University the opening of the building in early 2017, ≥≥ Science Building: The new $30 million Securing Success Strategy and the ITDS supporting teaching, learning and student science building EHa at the Parramatta Strategy ‘Future Now – Securing Digital engagement in a technology-infused South campus significantly expands the Success’. The strategy sets out five core environment. These capabilities have since University’s capacity to produce the objectives, each guided by seven strategic been leveraged and improved as part of highest quality science, psychology, social

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Finance and Resources

the planning and design for the Liverpool wireless) which connect end users to each investment beliefs with the management City campus. other and the outside world; of the University’s increasing corpus and ≥≥ Marketing Automation: The second phase ≥≥ manage external providers that deliver investment portfolio; of this project delivered significantly products and services to the University ≥≥ preparation of quarterly forecasts and improved online engagement especially for including data centres, hosted applications, monthly management reports to assist the prospective students. The chosen platform software licenses and maintenance; University in understanding, analysing and brings together leading capabilities from ≥≥ provide the general purpose computing managing through the current challenging both the marketing and technology sectors laboratories used by students and the financial environment; to provide an online experience that meets computing services used by staff, including ≥≥ continued enhancements to the contemporary expectations. service desk and end user support; transparency and commercial linkage of ≥≥ Estate Works: ITDS has made a significant ≥≥ provide and manage the audio- cash flow and investment management contribution to high-profile building visual systems used for teaching and through the integration of Treasury and projects including the Campbelltown collaboration including next-generation Accounting functions; Clinical School, the College at Olympic Park learning spaces and web conferencing. ≥≥ facilitated Western Sydney University and Buildings O and Z on the Kingswood becoming a ‘Recognised Employer Partner’ campus. Work continues on other key of CPA Australia, enabling improved projects that are due to complete in 2018. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS professional development opportunities for ≥≥ Completing the rollout of our new wireless all staff (academic and professional) within network across all campuses. The objective of the Office of Finance is the University; ≥≥ Implementing single-sign-on for key to provide accurate, efficient and relevant ≥≥ a Workers Compensation feasibility student-facing applications. financial information, services, processes, study was undertaken to move the ≥≥ A new Agent Management System for support and advice to enable the University, University from a traditional high cost International and the integration of including its wholly owned entities, to Workers Compensation Scheme to a more Studylink with Callista. achieve its vision. This requires the continued favourable Loss Prevention and Recovery ≥≥ Supporting operations and integration for development of financial capabilities and arrangement, which should realise savings the International College, SIBT and OES. increased engagement to achieve the level of in the vicinity of $500k per annum; ≥≥ New e-Forms supporting scholarship business partnering required to ensure such ≥≥ Oracle Financials, whilst in the cloud applications for the Graduate Research success. Underpinning all financial initiatives environment, has been updated throughout School. is the priority of strengthening the financial 2017 to remain the latest version with sustainability of the University and its ability regular end user testing to verify upgrades In addition to its project portfolio, ITDS to be able to respond timely to changes in the ensuring integrity of University processes continues to provide support to the ongoing external environment. and controls operations of the University, and in this ≥≥ the University’s financial payment gateway context delivers services that continue to: The Office of Finance provides a key support system ‘One-Stop’ has now been upgraded ≥≥ promote innovation and agility across function for the successful operation of the to incorporate the Library and Graduation the organisation and advocate for digital University underpinning the allocation of systems which were the last to remain on transformation initiatives including the financial resources. the old I-Pay platform. exploration of emerging technologies and championing change management, Key activities in 2017 include: especially augmented and virtual reality; ≥≥ implementation of a centralised entity PROJECT MANAGEMENT ≥≥ identify and deliver strategic projects which financial management and accounting OFFICE support all dimensions of the University support structure in line with the operations through the enhanced use of University’s Shared Services philosophy; The Project Management Office (PMO) technology; ≥≥ the successful delivery of the 2016 audited operates within the Division of Finance and ≥≥ secure the University‘s digital assets Annual Financial Statements that were Resources and provides organisational from cyber threats, manage IT risks and unmodified and required no post-audit leadership in portfolio, program and project promote good online practices by staff and adjustments. The successful rollover of an management. The fundamental focus of the students; expiring banking facility tranche equating office is to provide leadership for project ≥≥ support, enhance and reform the to $75m; management and to drive transformational application portfolio and maintain ≥≥ execution of the Travel & Expense shared outcomes. The PMO leads projects that appropriate access and availability for services change proposal in line with are aimed at addressing the challenges authorised users; Project Essex desired outcomes; being experienced by the University ≥≥ provide and maintain the communications ≥≥ appointment of an investment advisory through increased globalisation, advances infrastructure (networks, telephony and service provider, Mercer, to align University

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in technology, increasing competition and campus construction). The restructure also changes to funding models. involved parts of CWF placed within the PMO in order to centralise the University’s The PMO provides the following key services project management function. to deliver and support projects and project managers: ≥≥ Delivery of key Capital Projects: The ≥≥ project delivery, including project PMO incorporated the delivery of Capital management of and support for University Projects as part of the F&R restructure. wide change projects and business From October onwards, the PMO led improvement initiatives; the delivery of key capital projects in ≥≥ project support services, including 2017. A key achievement is the close scheduling, forecasting, reporting, planning out of completed projects for 2017 and and mentoring, and support for portfolio planning for the suite of 2018 capital and and program management; construction projects. ≥≥ project management methodology, ≥≥ Red Tape Task Force: The task force capability, tools and templates; and continued to support the delivery of a ≥≥ governance and assurance support for number of red tape reduction initiatives. portfolios, programs, and projects. Key initiatives include the HR Xref system, Student Progression Appeals system, Key activities in 2017 include: rollout of eforms, and setting up Post- ≥≥ Shared Services Program: The Shared Implementation Reviews (PIRs) for selected Services program is a University-wide completed initiatives. program to deliver professional services ≥≥ Project Management: The PMO continued for Institutes and Schools through a Shared the development of a fit-for-purpose Services delivery model. The primary Project Management framework and purpose of this program was to ensure methodology for the University, including professional services are delivered in an the development of a prototype Project effective, efficient and sustainable manner. Management Toolkit which is currently under review. The PMO, in conjunction with the ≥≥ Strategic Procurement and Services: Office of Human Resources, co-led the The Division of Finance and Resources’ program through the feasibility, design October 2017 restructure also involved the and implementation phases. The Shared establishment of the Office of Strategic Services program comprised 14 separate Procurement and Services, having been functional design streams resulting in previously within ITDS. The new Strategic change proposals across Schools, Institutes Procurement and Services Team was and Divisions. established to centralise and expand the procurement, asset and equipment ≥≥ Restructure of the Division of Finance and functions supporting a much wider Resources: The restructure of the Division audience within the University and to of Finance and Resources was a jointly provide a more strategic approach to led initiative between the PMO and OCEP. procurement It commenced with a strategic review of ≥≥ Western Growth Program Management: the Division undertaken by Deloitte, and The PMO provided leadership and through to design and implementation. support for the Program Management of the Western Growth Program, with the The purpose of this restructure was to provision of Governance and Assurance deliver a more efficient and effective support for the program and for individual organisation, in light of changes driven projects comprising the overall strategic through the Shared Service Program and program. to reflect the University’s strategic shift towards a changed business model (i.e. leased premises such as 1PSQ, Liverpool and Bankstown CBD campuses over on-

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Entities

THE COLLEGE THE WHITLAM INSTITUTE WESTERN UNLIMITED LTD

The College provides high-quality academic The Whitlam Institute hosted 22 events Western Unlimited Ltd oversees campus pathways to study at Western Sydney which attracted more than 600 community services such as food and beverage outlets University. It also provides English language members and almost 400 Civics Education and gyms. It is both student centric and training and IELTS testing services to the students. The Institute produced six print community focused, catering for current and public, and restricted vocational programs publications and 11 digital publications. The potential students, University staff members through the Registered Training Organisation. Margaret Whitlam Galleries displayed five and community members. The University The introduction of an integrated degree major art and social history exhibitions across established Western Unlimited Ltd as a not- program expanded the scope of its pathway the year. The Whitlam Institute was mentioned for-profit, wholly controlled entity in 2004 offerings. 85 times in the media. The audience of the to ensure campus services continue to meet Whitlam Institute grew to an estimated total student, staff and financial expectations. The College had 4,077 enrolments across its of more than 23,500 individuals. The company underwent a number of three terms, and student progression to the organisational changes during 2017 to align University remained stable in 2017. The Whitlam Institute’s flagship event, the service delivery strategies. Whitlam Oration, was delivered in March by Participation in the University’s Retention Dr Stephen FitzGerald AO. Dr FitzGerald, and Progression initiative provided improved one of Australia’s pre-eminent experts on WESTERN SYDNEY insight into the academic performance of China was Australia’s first ambassador UNIVERSITY EARLY College students in University programs to China and served as advisor to Gough and resulted in better integration of College Whitlam. The Oration received domestic and LEARNING LTD programs and data. The successful completion international media coverage. The ‘What Incorporated in 2012, Western Sydney of centralisation of services has strengthened Matters?’ writing competition attracted a University Early Learning Ltd is a not- relationships with the University and provided record number of more than 4,000 entries for-profit, wholly controlled entity of the the College with access to expanded systems from students in NSW, ACT and Tasmania. University, providing high-quality early and services. The content of entries continues to be varied learning facilities on all campuses for children and courageous. The new patron of What aged 0–6. The facilities are open to the The College hosted over 1,280 students Matters?, television personality Lisa Wilkinson children of students, staff members and the in academic literacy short courses in AM, made an important contribution to raising broader community. The University subsidises 2017. The College also grew its industry the competition’s profile in 2017. childcare places for students and staff partnerships, inclusive of a partnership with members, in addition to providing Student Porsche Australia to deliver a Certificate A new ‘Australia in the World’ policy stream Services and Amenities support for students. IV in Leadership and Management. The was launched with two well-received events College opened a new English Language on humanitarian interventions and sustainable Centre at Sydney Olympic Park, featuring development goals. The Institute’s submission the introduction of Pearson’s online testing to the Australian Government’s Foreign Policy facilities. Between July and December, 3,833 White Paper was recognised in the Financial tests were completed through the online Review. facilities. The inaugural E.G. Whitlam Research Fellow, Western Sydney University International Dr Heidi Norman, commenced with the College (WSUIC), a joint venture with Navitas, Whitlam Institute and is researching land was awarded unconditional Higher Education rights and native title. Provider status by TEQSA. Student numbers continue to show steady growth and WSUIC The Institute’s Prime Ministerial Collection is developing as an effective pathway for was enhanced by the addition of significant international students. material from Catherine Dovey, Gough Whitlam’s daughter; James Spigelman, former Senior Adviser and Principal Private Secretary to Whitlam, and later Chief Justice of the NSW Supreme Court; and the family of Mick Young, who was a National Secretary of the ALP, a Hawke Government Minister, who is credited with producing the ‘It’s Time’ slogan.

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Statutory Reporting

CODE OF CONDUCT EMPLOYEES

The University is committed to maintaining The Academic Staff Agreement 2014 and a high standard of personal and professional the Professional Staff Agreement 2014 each conduct in all its activities. These standards provided for a 3.75% pay increase effective are outlined in the University’s Code of 13 January 2017. This increased the salaries, Conduct. The Code establishes the ethical wages, allowances and employee entitlement framework within which the University liability by approximately $18.2M in the operates, and guides students, visitors and reporting period. Additionally, in negotiating contractors on the ethical standards we the new staff agreements, a $500 payment expect they will also uphold when engaging was approved on the proviso that a YES vote with the University. It outlines what is required was obtained for both agreements. A YES of members of the University community, and vote was recorded for both agreements and recognises that the University and its policies a $500 payment was made to all eligible staff operate in the context of state and federal (on a pro rata basis for part time and casual laws. The Code of Conduct can be accessed staff) on the pay day of 28 December 2017 online at: policies.uws.edu.au/view.current. which recorded an additional cost of $1.3M. php?id=00072 UNIVERSITY STAFF PROFILE All of the University’s policies, procedures and guidelines are published in an online database, Data extracted 22-Jan-2018 available from westernsydney.edu.au/ 2017 data as at 31-Mar-2017 policy/policy_dds Data excludes casual employees

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Academic (levels A-E) 992.22 1005.35 990.34 990.85 1029.05 966.20

General (levels 1-9) 1230.82 1313.77 1441.18 1437.94 1478.86 1379.32

Senior (above Academic Level E 139.80 111.00 156.00 150.60 144.00 138.40 or Professional level)

TOTAL: 2362.84 2430.12 2587.52 2579.39 2651.91 2483.92

NOTE: Early Voluntary Retirement Scheme enacted during 2016.

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Statutory Reporting

REMUNERATION OF SENIOR Average Total Remuneration Package COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE of Executives 2016 $580,294 The University’s Complaints Resolution Unit Professor Barney Glover 2017 $541,713 (CRU) manages complaints from students, Position: Vice Chancellor and President staff and members of the public, across a Total Remuneration Package: $904,181 Percentage of Total Employee-Related range of areas. Period in Position: Full year Expenditure Results: Met all objectives 2016 <1% During 2017, the CRU managed 191 complaints 2017 <1% and advised on a further 344 matters that Professor Scott Holmes were dealt with by managers in the various Position: Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice academic and administrative units of the President (Research and Development) PUBLIC INTEREST University. Total Remuneration Package: $554,876 DISCLOSURES Period in Position: Full year Where appropriate, the CRU provided Results: Met all objectives Statistical information on public interest feedback and advice on policies and disclosures (PIDs) processes as a result of issues arising from Professor Denise Kirkpatrick complaints. Staff members of the Unit shared Position: Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 their expertise in complaints handling, President (Academic) Number of public 0 providing advice within the sector. Total Remuneration Package: $549,591 officials who made Period in Position: Full year PIDs Results: Met all objectives Number of PIDs 1 PRIVACY received Professor Sharon Bell The University’s operations are primarily Of PIDs received, Position: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategy number primarily subject to state privacy legislation, the Privacy and Planning about: and Personal Information Protection Act Total Remuneration Package: $240,000 1998 and the Health Records and Information Period in Position: Part year (9 months) Corrupt conduct 0 Protection Act 2002. The University Results: Met all objectives Maladministration 1 conducted two privacy internal reviews in the Serious and substantial 0 2017 reporting period. Mr Peter Pickering waste Position: Vice President, Finance and The University also approved a new Privacy Resources Government 0 Management Policy and Plan to take effect information Total Remuneration Package: $513,656 from 1 January 2018. contravention Period in Position: Full year Results: Met all objectives Local government 0 pecuniary interest contravention Mr Angelo Kourtis Position: Vice President, People and Number of PIDs 0 Advancement finalised Total Remuneration Package: $487,973 Period in Position: Full year The University has an internal reporting Results: Met all objectives policy, which is set out in the Public Interest (Protected) Disclosures Policy. The Policy Senior Executives employed and gender provides for a Disclosure Coordinator who receives disclosures on behalf of the 2016 University, and designated Disclosure Officers Males (4) who assist and advise applicants and staff Females (1) generally about the process. Information on the process of making protected disclosures is 2017 also available on the University’s website. Males (4) Females (2)

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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS)

AGENCY NAME Western Sydney University

PRINCIPAL Secretariat, Office of DEPARTMENT Governance Services REPORTING PERIOD 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017

OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE GIPA ACT

Review of proactive release program – Clause 7(a)

Under section 7 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act), agencies must review their programs for releasing government information, to identify the kinds of information that can be made publicly available. This review must be undertaken at least once every 12 months.

The University’s program for proactively releasing information is based on the annual meeting of the GIPA Agency Information Guide Review Committee (AIGRC). The Committee includes representatives from across the University and meets specifically to discharge the University’s responsibilities under section 7(3) of the GIPA Act. The Committee’s structure has changed due to the University’s Shared Services Program and will offer further opportunities for the pro-active release of information.

The University’s agency information guide is functional and was reviewed and updated in 2017.

Number of access applications received – Clause 7(b)

During the reporting period, the University received 13 formal access applications.

Number of refused applications for Schedule 1 information – Clause 7(c)

During the reporting period, the University did not refuse any formal access applications because none of the information requested was referred to in Schedule 1 of the GIPA Act.

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Statutory Reporting

STATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS APPLICATIONS – CLAUSE 7(D) AND SCHEDULE 2

TABLE 1: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS BY TYPE OF APPLICANT AND OUTCOME*

ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS INFOR​- INFOR- REFUSE TO REFUSE TO APPLI- GRANTED GRANTED REFUSED MATION MATION DEAL WITH CONFIRM/ CATION IN FULL IN PART IN FULL NOT HELD ALREADY APPLICA- DENY WITH- AVAILABLE TION WHETHER DRAWN IINFOR​- MATION IS HELD MEDIA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS OR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 COMMUNITY GROUPS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (APPLICATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE) MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (OTHER) 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *More than one decision can be made in respect of a particular access application. If so, a recording must be made in relation to each such decision. This also applies to Table 2.

TABLE 2: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS BY TYPE OF APPLICATION AND OUTCOME

ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS INFOR​- INFOR- REFUSE TO REFUSE TO APPLI- GRANTED GRANTED REFUSED MATION MATION DEAL WITH CONFIRM/ CATION IN FULL IN PART IN FULL NOT HELD ALREADY APPLICA- DENY WITH- AVAILABLE TION WHETHER DRAWN INFORMA- TION IS HELD PERSONAL INFORMATION 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 APPLICATIONS* ACCESS APPLICATIONS (OTHER 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 THAN PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONS) ACCESS APPLICATIONS THAT ARE PARTLY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONS AND PARTLY OTHER *A personal information application is an access application for personal information (as defined in clause 4 of Schedule 4 to the GIPA Act) about the applicant (the applicant being an individual). The total number of decisions in Table 2 should be the same as Table 1.

TABLE 3: INVALID APPLICATIONS

REASON FOR INVALIDITY NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS Application does not comply with formal requirements (Section 41 of the Act) 1 Application is for excluded information of the agency (Section 43 of the Act) 0 Application contravenes restraint order (Section 110 of the Act) 0 Total number of invalid applications received 1 Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications 1

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TABLE 4: CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION OF OVERRIDING PUBLIC INTEREST AGAINST DISCLOSURE: MATTERS LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ACT

NUMBER OF TIMES CONSIDERATION USED*

Overriding secrecy laws 0 Cabinet information 0 Executive Council information 0 Contempt 0 Legal professional privilege 0 Excluded information 0 Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety 0 Transport safety 0 Adoption 0 Care and protection of children 0 Ministerial code of conduct 0 Aboriginal and environmental heritage 0 *More than one public interest consideration may apply in relation to a particular access application and, if so, each such consideration is to be recorded (but only once per application). This also applies in relation to Table 5.

TABLE 5: OTHER PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE: MATTERS LISTED IN TABLE TO SECTION 14 OF THE ACT NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN APPLICATION NOT SUCCESSFUL Responsible and effective government 0 Law enforcement and security 0 Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice 0 Business interests of agencies and other persons 0 Environment, culture, economy and general matters 0 Secrecy provisions 0 Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation 0

TABLE 6: TIMELINESS NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions) 13 Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant) 0 Not decided within time (deemed refusal) 0

TOTAL 13

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Statutory Reporting

TABLE 7: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS REVIEWED UNDER PART 5 OF THE ACT (BY TYPE OF REVIEW AND OUTCOME)

DECISION DECISION TOTAL VARIED UPHELD Internal review 0 0 0 Review by Information 0 0 0 Commissioner* Internal review following 0 0 0 recommendation under section 93 of Act Review by NCAT 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0

* The Information Commissioner does not have the authority to vary decisions, but can make recommendation to the original decision- maker. The data in this case indicates that a recommendation to vary or uphold the original decision has been made.

TABLE 8: APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW UNDER PART 5 OF THE ACT (BY TYPE OF APPLICANT)

Number of applications for review

Applications by access applicants 0

Applications by persons to whom information 0 the subject of access application relates (see section 54 of the Act)

TABLE 9: APPLICATIONS TRANSFERRED TO OTHER AGENCIES UNDER DIVISION 2 OF PART 4 OF THE ACT (BY TYPE OF TRANSFER)

Number of applications transferred

Agency-initiated transfers 0

Applicant-initiated transfers 0

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on the Hazardous Chemicals and Materials The percentage of accepted claims lodged WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY Exposures Baseline Reduction strategy from 2016 to 2017 decreased by 18%, and (WHS) which aims to identify and reduce the level the average cost of claims for 2017 reduced and impact of workplace exposures to by 43% when compared to 2016. There was The primary objective of the Work Health hazardous chemicals; also a 66% reduction in gross cost of claims and Safety (WHS) Unit is to provide high- ≥≥ building stronger relationships with our in 2017 compared to 2016, demonstrating quality in-house work health, safety, and risk internal University stakeholders – Campus readiness for the University to participate consultancy services to the University in a Safety and Security as well as Capital in the Loss Prevention and Recovery iCare timely and efficient manner, whilst remaining Works and Facilities (now the Project scheme. The LPR application was approved cognizant of legislative requirements. The Management Office and the Office of Estate by iCare, and the University’s Workers WHS Unit also develops and manages Commercial) – and working to review and Compensation insurance moved to the new the University’s Work Health and Safety improve Contractor Management and scheme commencing 31 December 2017. This Management System. Safety as well as Emergency Planning and change in insurance method will result in the Response across the University; University saving approximately $900,000 The WHS Unit was restructured in 2017 ≥≥ building stronger relationships with on the insurance premium in 2018 alone. following staff departures, and now has a University entities: Western Sydney more proactive composition, including the Unlimited, Western Sydney University Early There were no prosecutions of the University addition of a WHS and Wellbeing Officer. Learning, and The College; for breaches under WHS legislation during The WHS Unit restructure and staffing was ≥≥ there has been continued effective 2017. completed in May 2017. management of high-risk areas such as laboratories and areas with biological 2017 achievements include: and radiation safety risks, and 2017 saw ≥≥ development of a three-year Work Health the Globally Harmonised System of and Safety Strategic Plan (2018–2020), classification and labelling of chemicals which aligns with the University’s Securing (GHS) come into force in New South Success 2017–2020 Strategic Plan, Wales. The WHS Unit assisted Schools and which will provide positive health and business units in ensuring compliance and safety outcomes to the University with the newly adopted requirements community; under GHS, which resulted in a reduction ≥≥ reform of the University’s WHS consultation in the risk profile for chemicals across the mechanisms, introducing a more effective University (reduction in the quantities consultation process involving Work Health and varieties of chemicals held across the and Safety Representatives and Work University). Health and Safety Committees; ≥≥ SafeWork Month (October) 2017 activities. There was a significant increase in the The WHS Unit organised and implemented completion rates of mandatory training and a variety of activities across all major WHS modules during 2017, due to the focus University campuses to promote the on compliance to this training requirement by importance of health and wellbeing. In 2017, the Schools and business units. The average the WHS Unit focused on offering a range completion rate of mandatory training of healthy and proactive activities including modules across all Schools, Institutes and nutrition consultations, meditation and business units is 90%. yoga sessions, posture clinics, and healthy brunches. The WHS Unit also collaborated The injury management portfolio continued with the University Gyms and Campus Life to demonstrate significant progress in terms teams to provide University staff with free of rehabilitation for injured employees, staff gym classes and physical activities classes care arrangements and the cost of claims on the campuses with gym facilities. Over compared to previous years. This continuous 350 University staff and students took part improvement is attributed to the WHS Unit in the activities throughout the month, with working to improve safety culture across the nutrition consultations and posture the University, early injury management clinics being well received on all campuses; intervention strategies being applied and ≥≥ collaboration between the NSW vigilant claims management. Universities group (which Western Sydney University is a part of) and SafeWork NSW

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Statutory Reporting

RISK MANAGEMENT PROMOTION AND TRAVEL

The University maintains a robust risk For the 2017 year, the total University management and assurance program. It has expenditure for overseas travel was established an organisation-wide strategic $5,258,759. Travel was for a variety of and operational risk management framework University-related purposes including aligned with the Australian and New Zealand research collaboration, University promotion Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO and development of new partnerships, 31000:2009 – Risk Management). presentation of papers at conferences, overseas joint University projects, academic The University Executives and Senior development program, student practicums, Management promote a risk aware culture and international study exchange and tours. throughout the entire operations of the University and its controlled entities. Risk All Travel was in accordance with the management policies and standards have University Travel Policy: policies. been developed to guide staff in meeting their westernsydney.edu.au/document/view. responsibilities to manage risks. current.php?id=268 which complies with regulations and guidelines of NSW Treasury. The University’s Strategic Risk Register is reviewed annually and is aligned to its strategic goals and objectives. During 2017 CREDIT CARD CERTIFICATION the Strategic Risk Register was revised and the assurance plan was aligned to provide Credit card use within Western Sydney confidence to the Senior Management and University is in accordance with the the Board of Trustees, via the Audit and Risk University’s corporate credit card policy: Committee, that risks are being effectively https://policies.westernsydney.edu.au/ managed. document/view.current.php?id=65 which complies with regulations and guidelines of The Audit and Risk Committee maintains NSW Treasury. effective oversight of the risk management and assurance activities performed by the Credit card usage is acquitted via the online independent Audit and Risk team, and other Travel and Expense Management System and risk management units including Campus checked and authorised by the appropriate Safety and Security, Work Health and senior delegated officer. Safety, the Project Management Office, the Compliance Program Unit, Office of Quality The University conducts regular reviews of and Performance, and Digital Security and credit card usage, and where a cardholder Risk. Executives and Senior Management is found to be in contravention of the policy provide updates and insights on significant regulations by either misuse or non-acquittal strategic and operational risks on a scheduled in a timely manner, the credit card will be basis. cancelled.

The University has adequate insurances in place to protect the University from significant PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS financial losses. A number of insurance policies and strategies are in place to ensure The University’s payment terms to creditors the University staff, students and property is 30 days. Any variation to these terms with are appropriately covered. The University due justification must be approved by the in conjunction with its insurers ensures that University Treasurer. University payment runs appropriate steps are taken to mitigate risk are fortnightly. The majority of payments and all incidents leading to potential claim are are made via electronic transfer with the notified to insurers in a timely and efficient remainder being settled by cheque. manner.

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Statutory Reporting

FUNDS GRANTED TO NON-GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

During 2017 the University provided $33,337 in funding to non-government community organisations

NAME OF RECIPIENT PROGRAM AREA AS PER BUDGET NATURE AND PURPOSE OF PROJECT INCLUDING AMOUNT $ ORGANISATION AIMS AND TARGET CLIENTS Langtang Museum, Nepal Research and community engagement Following the earthquake to establish a museum to 26,337 preserve cultural history and assist in reviving the economy by bringing tourists to the region Western Sydney Homeless Connect Community Engagement Providing free health checks to homeless community 1,500 members in Western Sydney including blood pressure, blood sugar levels together with enhancing the clinical skills of WSU nursing students Country Education Foundation Community Engagement The foundation provides funds to school leavers 5,500 who need a helping hand to transition from school to higher education or the workforce

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

NOTE 17: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(d) The short-term deposits investment return for one year was 2.57% compared with the benchmark TCorpIM Cash Fund investment return 2.28%.

NOTE 23: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Available for Sale (Acadian) investment return

1 YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR

Actual 7.55% 9.76% 12.62%

Benchmark – TCorp Long Term Growth 10.69% 7.83% 10.92%

Held to Maturity investment return

1 YEAR 3 YEAR

Actual 3.40% 3.78%

Benchmark – TCorp Strategic Cash Fund 2.46% 2.55%

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Appendix 1 Board of Trustees Report

MEMBERS LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The members of the Board of Trustees of the University are detailed on page 11. In 2017, work continued on the campus redevelopment. Work will continue MEETINGS OF MEMBERS throughout 2018 to finalise the various projects. Meetings of Members of the Board of Trustees of the University are detailed in Appendix 2, COMPLIANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY CODE on page 56. OF BEST PRACTICE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The Board of Trustees adopted the Code The principal activities of the University are from the beginning of 2012 and resolved to the provision of University-level education review the University’s compliance with the and research through a wide range of code at its first meeting each year. In 2017, undergraduate and postgraduate courses and The University Secretary and General Counsel research programs, with a particular focus on provided a report confirming compliance with Western Sydney. The University’s functions the Code. and the authorities of the Board of Trustees are prescribed by the Western Sydney ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION University Act 1997 (NSW). The University also has a number of controlled entities that The University is subject to various undertake specific activities aligned with the Commonwealth, state and local government mission of the University. Details of these statutes and requirements related to entities are provided on page 44. environmental matters. The University has not incurred any significant environmental REVIEW OF OPERATIONS liabilities under any environmental legislation.

The operations and activities of the University INSURANCE OF OFFICERS are outlined in detail in this Annual Report and, in particular, in the sections: Summary Clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Western Sydney Review of Operations, Research, Engagement, University Act 1997 provides a degree of Development and International, Academic and protection from personal liability for Board Finance and Resources. members and officers of the University. The University also has Directors and Officers SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF Liability insurance with Unimutual. AFFAIRS LEGAL PROCEEDINGS COMMENCED BY OR There were no significant changes in the state AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY of affairs of the University during the year. There were no significant legal proceedings by MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF or against the University in 2017. This report THE FINANCIAL YEAR is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Trustees on 4 April 2018. Other than the developments described in this report, the Board is of the opinion that no Professor Peter Shergold, AC Chancellor other matter or circumstance will significantly affect the operations or activities of the University.

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Appendix 2 Board of Trustees Meetings

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REMUNERA- UNIVERSITY FINANCE BOARD OF BOARD BOARD TIONS AND AUDIT & RISK INFRA- AND TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE STANDING NOMINA- STRUCTURE INVESTMENT TIONS A B A B A B A B A B A B A B Mr John Banks 5 7 Emeritus Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik AO 5 7 Mr Christopher Brown AM 6 7 Mr Matthew Burrows 3 3 Ms Alexandra Coleman 3 3 Ms Elizabeth Dibbs 7 7 6 6 4 4 2 2 2 2 Dr Ben Etherington 7 7 Mr Timothy Ferraro 3 4 Professor Barney Glover 6 7 4 4 5 6 6 7 2 2 2 2 Mr Matt Graham 6 6 Mr Peter Graham 6 6 Mr Michael Gration 4 6 Ms Genevieve Gregor 7 7 4 4 2 2 5 5 2 2 2 2 Mr Peeyush Gupta 7 7 7 7 Professor Scott Holmes, Acting Vice-Chancellor 1 1 Mr Damian Horton 0 1 Ms Carmel Hourigan 2 3 Mr Craig James 5 6 Ms Vivienne James 6 7 Ms Winnie Jobanputra 6 7 Ms Sophie Kobuch 4 4 Ms Holly Kramer 4 7 Ms Georgia Lee 5 6 Mr Lee Pinder 6 6 Mr Michael Pratt 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 Ms Jenny Purcell 6 7 Mr Bob Sahota 4 7 Mr Mark Sercombe 6 6 Professor Peter Shergold AC 6 7 4 4 1 6 2 2 2 2 Ms Jodi Stanton 5 6 Mr Ian Stone 6 7 5 7 Ms Kerry Stubbs 1 1 2 2 7 7 Ms Gabrielle Trainor AO 4 7 3 6 Associate Professor Paul Wormell 6 7 A= Number of meetings attended, B= Number of meetings held during the time the member held office or was member of the committee during the year # # In 2017, the Board held six regular meetings and one Strategy Day meeting.

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Appendix 3 Committees and Other Bodies Established by the Board of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEES CHAIR Academic Senate Associate Professor Paul Wormell Audit and Risk Ms Elizabeth Dibbs, Deputy Chancellor Board Standing Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor Finance and Investment Ms Genevieve Gregor, Deputy Chancellor – until 31 August 2017, Ms Kerry Stubbs – from 1 September 2017 Remuneration and Nominations Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor University Infrastructure Mr Michael Pratt, AM, Deputy Chancellor – until 31 August 2017, Ms Genevieve Gregor, Deputy Chancellor – from 1 September 2017 Board Executive * Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor

*Board Executive Committee replaced the Board Standing, and Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

UNIVERSITY BODIES CHAIR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver AM Foundation Council Mr Danny Gilbert, AM

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Appendix 4 Student Data

TABLE 1: STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY RESIDENCY STATUS, 2013–2017 (P) RESIDENCY STATUS 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (P)

DOMESTIC 37,641 39,210 40,316 39,638 38,873

INTERNATIONAL – ON-SHORE 3,921 4,315 4,262 4,438 5,571

INTERNATIONAL – OFF-SHORE 438 391 341 376 371

TOTAL 42,000 43,916 44,919 44,452 44,815

(Source: Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training)

TABLE 2: COMMENCING STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY RESIDENCY STATUS, 2013–2017 (P)

RESIDENCY STATUS 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (P)

DOMESTIC 14,297 14,867 15,928 15,104 14,297

INTERNATIONAL – ON SHORE 1,901 2,221 2,002 2,118 2,905

INTERNATIONAL – OFF SHORE 161 125 156 174 132

TOTAL 16,359 17,213 18,086 17,396 17,334 (Source: Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training)

TABLE 3: STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY GENDER, 2013–2017 (P) GENDER 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (P) FEMALES 23,146 24,150 24,601 24,525 24,862 MALES 18,854 19,766 20,315 19,922 19,943 TOTAL* 42,000 43,916 44,919 44,452 44,815 (Source: Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training) *Includes gender not specified.

TABLE 4: STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY COURSE LEVEL, 2015–2017 (P)

COURSE LEVEL 2015 % 2016 % 2017 (P) %

UNDERGRADUATE 37,034 82.4% 36,745 82.7% 36,461 81.4%

HIGHER DEGREE BY COURSEWORK 5,625 12.5% 5,600 12.6% 6,214 13.9%

HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH 1,076 2.4% 1,188 2.7% 1,288 2.9%

OTHER* 1,184 2.6% 919 2.1% 852 1.9%

TOTAL 44,919 100.0% 44,452 100.0% 44,815 100.0% (Source: Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training *Other includes enabling, non-award and cross-institutional.

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TABLE 5: STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY BROAD FIELD OF EDUCATION, 2015–2017 (P)

BROAD FIELD OF EDUCATION 2015 % 2016 % 2017 (P) %

SOCIETY AND CULTURE 12,411 27.6% 12,598 28.3% 11,405 25.4%

HEALTH 7,960 17.7% 8,081 18.2% 8,391 18.7%

MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE 9,354 20.8% 8,609 19.4% 8,250 18.4%

NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3,750 8.3% 3,682 8.3% 3,360 7.5%

EDUCATION 3,195 7.1% 3,130 7.0% 3,019 6.7%

ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES 1,990 4.4% 2,178 4.9% 2,412 5.4%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,900 4.2% 1,904 4.3% 1,919 4.3%

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING 1,424 3.2% 1,642 3.7% 1,792 4.0%

CREATIVE ARTS 1,861 4.1% 1,855 4.2% 1,738 3.9%

MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES 790 1.8% 574 1.3% 564 1.3%

AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED 6 0.0% 28 0.1% 57 0.1% STUDIES

NON-AWARD COURSE AND UNKNOWN 278 0.6% 171 0.4% 1,908 4.3%

TOTAL 44,919 100.0% 44,452 100.0% 44,815 100.0%

(Source: Enrolment Submissions. to the Dept. of Education and Training)

TABLE 6: STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY CAMPUS, 2015–2017 (P) CAMPUS 2015 % 2016 % 2017 (P) % BANKSTOWN 8,183 18.2% 8,158 18.4% 7,507 16.8% BLACKTOWN (NIRIMBA) 2,257 5.0% 2,061 4.6% 2,012 4.5% CAMPBELLTOWN 7,208 16.0% 7,019 15.8% 6,661 14.9% HAWKESBURY 2,729 6.1% 2,754 6.2% 2,652 5.9% LITHGOW 59 0.1% 39 0.1% 26 0.1% PARRAMATTA 14,984 33.4% 14,791 33.3% 10,545 23.5% PARRAMATTA CITY* 5,855 13.1% PENRITH 8,636 19.2% 8,650 19.5% 7,850 17.5% ONLINE 187 0.4% 377 0.8% 605 1.3% SYDNEY CITY 506 1.1% OTHER** 676 1.5% 603 1.4% 596 1.3% TOTAL 44,919 100.0% 44,452 100.0% 44,815 100.0% (Source: Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training)

* Includes sites at 169 Macquarie Street and 100 George Street Parramatta.

**Other includes external, off-shore and other.

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Appendix 4 Student Data

TABLE 7: STUDENT LOW SES* PARTICIPATION RATE 2013–2017 (P) YEAR UWS SECTOR** 2013 24.4% 16.4% 2014 24.5% 16.5% 2015 25.0% 16.7% 2016 25.4% 17.0% 2017 (P) 25.3% n.a (Source: Dept. of Education and Training Statistical Publications and Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training)

*Low SES is based on the students’ postcode of permanent home residence, with the SES value derived from the ABS 2011 Census SEIFA Index for Education and Occupation for postcodes.

**Table A Providers only

TABLE 8: STUDENT LOAD (EFTSL) BY FUNDING SOURCE, 2015–2017 (P)

FUNDING SOURCE 2015 % 2016 % 2017 (P) %

COMMONWEALTH GRANTS SCHEME 29,147 86.6% 28,330 85.1% 27,268 82.3%

COMMONWEALTH RESEARCH TRAINING SCHEME/ 490 1.5% 559 1.7% 623 1.9% PROGRAM

SUB-TOTAL COMMONWEALTH FUNDED LOAD 29,638 88.0% 28,889 86.8% 27,891 84.1%

DOMESTIC FEE-PAYING 589 1.8% 687 2.1% 690 2.1%

INTERNATIONAL ON-SHORE 3,196 9.5% 3,418 10.3% 4,260 12.8%

INTERNATIONAL OFF-SHORE 130 0.4% 194 0.6% 190 0.6%

NON-AWARD 115 0.3% 105 0.3% 121 0.4%

SUB-TOTAL FEE-PAYING LOAD 4,030 12.0% 4,404 13.2% 5,261 15.9%

WSU TOTAL 33,668 100.0% 33,293 100.0% 33,152 100.0%

(Source: Load and Liability Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training) EFTSL = Equivalent Full Time Student Load

TABLE 9: STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY – % SATISFACTION, 2014–2016 LEARNER ENGAGEMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TEACHING QUALITY SATISFACTION % WSU SECTOR WSU SECTOR WSU SECTOR 2014 62.9% 61.1% 82.5% 81.4% 82.0% 81.9% 2015 60.1% 60.2% 81.9% 81.1% 79.4% 81.6% 2016 61.4% 61.9% 80.6% 81.1% 79.3% 81.2% (Source: QILT Student Experience Survey Institutional Files)

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TABLE 10: COMMENCING BACHELOR STUDENT RETENTION, 2012-13 TO 2016-17 (P) YEAR WSU SECTOR* 2012-13 78.6% 82.4% 2013-14 79.2% 81.2% 2014-15 78.7% 81.0% 2015-16 77.4% 81.0% 2016-17 (P) 78.1% n.a

(Source: Dept. of Education and Training Statistical Publications and Enrolment Submissions to the Dept. of Education and Training).

*Table A Providers only

TABLE 11: NUMBER OF PREFERENCES AND MARKET SHARE OF UAC PREFERENCES FOR WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, 2015-2017

NUMBER OF PREFERENCES TO WESTERN FIRST PREFERENCES FIRST TO THIRD PREFERENCES SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017

CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 6,350 6,566 5,743 18,797 19,601 18,005

NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 5,823 5,243 5,247 14,274 13,061 12,588

TOTAL* 12,176 11,815 10,990 33,077 32,679 30,593 (Source: UAC Main Round)

*Includes school leaver type unknown.

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MARKET SHARE FIRST PREFERENCES FIRST TO THIRD PREFERENCES OF PREFERENCES 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017

CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 12.4% 12.6% 11.1% 12.7% 13.0% 12.1%

NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 17.1% 17.8% 18.9% 17.8% 18.7% 19.0%

TOTAL* 14.3% 14.5% 13.8% 14.5% 14.8% 14.2% (Source: UAC Main Round)

*Includes school leaver type unknown.

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Appendix 4 Student Data

TABLE 12: NUMBER OF PREFERENCES AND MARKET SHARE OF UAC PREFERENCES FOR WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FROM GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY (GWS), 2015-2017

NUMBER OF PREFERENCES FROM GWS TO WESTERN FIRST PREFERENCES FIRST TO THIRD PREFERENCES SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017

CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 4,896 5,003 4,431 13,648 14,136 13,175

NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 4,394 4,014 3,922 10,038 9,233 8,753

TOTAL* 9,292 9,019 8,353 23,688 23,376 21,928

(Source: UAC Main Round) *Includes school leaver type unknown.

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MARKET SHARE OF FIRST PREFERENCES FIRST TO THIRD PREFERENCES GWS PREFERENCES

2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017

CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 33.1% 33.4% 29.7% 31.4% 32.1% 30.0%

NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS 43.8% 41.4% 43.0% 40.6% 38.8% 39.0%

TOTAL* 37.4% 36.5% 34.7% 34.8% 34.4% 33.0%

(Source: UAC Main Round) *Includes school leaver type unknown.

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Appendix 5 Major Consultancies

CONSULTANCIES COMMISSIONED IN 2017 AMOUNTING TO $50,000 OR MORE

CONSULTANT COST $ TITLE/NATURE OF CONSULTANCY

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING/TAX

Cubewise Pty Ltd 70,000 TM1

SUBTOTAL 70,000

HUMAN RESOURCES

Clayton Utz 268,036 Enterprise Agreement

SUBTOTAL 268,036

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Hewlett Packard Aust Pty Ltd 294,200 Windows 10 SOE

Whitesmiths Group Pty Ltd 285,900 Tririga System Project

Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd 263,343 eForms Platform

Dimension Data Aust Pty Ltd 188,397 Consulting Services

Black Ink Networks Pty Ltd 136,319 ATLAS Services

Fedtec Pty Ltd 111,100 Callista Upgrades

Callista Software Services Pty Ltd 91,348 Callista Upgrades

Navigo Pty Ltd 80,000 Systems Contingency

Original Mind Pty Ltd 76,412 ATLAS Services

Nintex 70,980 Internet Gateway Project

Biztech Software Services Unit Trust 66,750 eForms Platform

Black Ink Networks Pty Ltd 66,725 Desktop Visualisation

Quantum Information Technology Pty Ltd 55,050 Student Placement Solution

Callista Software Services Pty Ltd 52,341 Callista Managed Hosting

Opscentre Pty Ltd 50,750 IT Disaster Recovery Project

SUBTOTAL 1,889,615

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Biztech Software Services Unit Trust 2,041,769 Marketing Automation Systems

The White Agency 840,700 Marketing Automation Systems

Strativity Group 691,200 Student Experience Project

Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd 655,000 Western Growth Project

VCD Pty Ltd 744,589 Studio Unlimited Support

Archerfield Capital Partners Pty Ltd 383,780 Liverpool Learning Centre

Archerfield Capital Partners Pty Ltd 330,219 Campbelltown Campus Redevelopment

Practicus Aust Pty Ltd 324,500 Learning and Teaching Fund

Aecom Aust Pty Ltd 293,250 Parramatta North Campus Redevelopment

APP Corp Pty Ltd 197,015 Blacktown Campus Redevelopment

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Appendix 5 Major Consultancies

The White Agency 185,000 Media – Areas of Study Videos

APP Corp Pty Ltd 175,215 Blacktown CBD

MVsmith Consulting Pty Ltd 173,700 Western Growth Project

Accordant Pty Ltd 153,660 Marketing Automation Systems

APP Corp Pty Ltd 152,735 Bankstown Campus Redevelopment

The Trustee For Sagacity Consulting Group Trust 135,000 Enrolment Conversion

AccessEAP 133,600 Employee Services Program 2017

Accordant Pty Ltd 125,608 Marketing Automation Systems

Mace Aust Pty Ltd 121,325 Penrith CBD

APP Corp Pty Ltd 113,000 Werrington Estate Redevelopment

Qualtrics Llc 112,450 Qualtrics Survey

One Green Bean Pty Ltd 110,983 Public Relations

Wonderlyze Pty Ltd 102,200 Marketing Automation Systems

Archerfield Capital Partners Pty Ltd 100,800 Parramatta CBD – Stage 2

Cushman & Wakefield Pty Ltd 99,500 Western Growth Project

Allegra Recruitment Pty Ltd 96,230 Western Growth Project

Bendelta Pty Ltd 96,125 Learning and Teaching Fund

Mace Aust Pty Ltd 90,993 Bankstown Campus Redevelopment

Cogbooks Ltd 90,363 Cogbooks Pilot

The Behavioural Architects Aust Pty Ltd 90,039 Competitive Response Project

The Trustee For Deloitte Consulting Trust 82,140 Learning and Teaching Fund

Mace Aust Pty Ltd 82,037 Werrington Estate Redevelopment

Mace Aust Pty Ltd 80,883 Bankstown CBD

Cox Architecture Pty Ltd 77,620 Campbelltown Campus Redevelopment

Gibber Aust Pty Ltd 75,000 Theatre Performance – HEPP

Tropfest Aust Ltd 75,000 Sponsorship

Dimension Data Aust Pty Ltd 73,848 Mass Observation Project

The Trustee For Citizen Trust 69,100 Public Relations

J Wyndham Prince Pty Ltd 68,730 Campbelltown Campus Redevelopment

SGS Economics & Planning Pty Ltd 67,260 Parramatta North Campus Redevelopment

Clayton Utz 62,074 Western Growth Project

Writemedia Pty Ltd 60,000 Seed Fund – Impact Case Studies

Customer Service Benchmarking Aust Pty Ltd 59,750 Contact Services Centre

Strategic Project Partners 54,750 BENS Partnership

Elton Consulting Group Pty Ltd 54,145 Western Growth Project

Architectus Group Pty Ltd 50,668 Bankstown Campus Redevelopment

SUBTOTAL 10,053,551

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The Trustee For Deloitte Consulting Trust 3,856,513 Project Essex

Hays Specialist Recruitment Aust Pty Ltd 54,685 Project Essex

SUBTOTAL 3,911,198

RESEARCH

Macquarie University 649,904 Green Cities Project

SUBTOTAL 649,904

TOTAL CONSULTANCIES EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $50,000 $16,842,304

DURING 2017 OTHER CONSULTANCIES WERE ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Finance and Accounting/Tax 23,333

Information Technology 388,634

Management Services 1,100,736

Recruitment Services 65,901

TOTAL CONSULTANCIES LESS THAN $50,000 $1,578,604

TOTAL CONSULTANCIES $18,420,907

Note: Total Consultancies figure shown is based on actual payments via Accounts Payable. Excludes accruals and other journals.

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