2008 Annual Report

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | | QUEENSLAND SOUTHERN OF UNIVERSITY | ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL | 2008

Toowoomba • Fraser Coast • Springfield 2008 Annual Report

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Senior executive Staff numbers Location of head offices Academic 578 University of Southern Queensland This Annual Report provides a comprehensive review of the University of Southern Vice-Chancellor and President General 831 Toowoomba Campus Queensland’s (USQ) performance in 2008 and identifies future activities. Our Professor Bill Lovegrove Total Revenue $205,640,000 West Street Toowoomba Queensland 4350 Australia achievements are documented against the aims and objectives outlined in the Total Assets $332,421,000 University’s five year plan 2005–2009. Deputy Vice-Chancellor 61 7 4631 2100 Total Equity $292,964,000 Telephone: (Global Learning Services) Facsimile: 61 7 4631 2949 The report illustrates our goal to become Australia’s leading transnational educator, Professor Jim Taylor Program Categories operating locally, nationally and globally. It displays our strong commitment to Email: [email protected] Undergraduate 17,289 providing educational leadership in our regions of Toowoomba and the Darling Deputy Vice-Chancellor Internet: www.usq.edu.au Downs, Fraser Coast and Springfield, offering higher education opportunities for Postgraduate 7,467 (Scholarship) Australians nationally, and maintaining our position as a provider of high quality University of Southern Queensland Domestic/International higher education experiences to international students both on-campus and Professor Graham Baker Fraser Coast Campus off-shore. Information presented in the report demonstrates our leadership in Domestic 17,353 161 Old Maryborough Road flexible learning and dedication to continued improvement in learning and teaching. General Manager International 7,403 Hervey Bay Queensland 4655 Australia Intended readers and users of the report include current and future staff and University Services Telephone: 61 7 4120 6133 Student numbers students, members of State Parliament, research and other partners, business and Contents Dr Neil Peach Facsimile: 61 7 4120 6173 Female 12,906 media, and members of the public. Email: [email protected] Section 1 Male 11,850 The previous Annual Report was published for the period 01 January 2007 through Internet: www.usq.edu.au/frasercoast Our 2020 Vision 1 31 December 2007. In the report, we have highlighted our teaching and research Our Mission 1 activities, provided an explanation of our organisational framework and presented University of Southern Queensland the University’s financial statements for 2008. This report incorporates Global Our Core Values 1 Springfield Campus Reporting Initiatives (GRI) G3 indicators. Our Principal Community Contribution 1 Sinnathamby Boulevard Our Competitive Business Advantage 1 Springfield Queensland 4300 Australia Our Brand Promise 1 Telephone: 61 7 3470 4100 Letter to the Minister 2008 at a glance 2 Facsimile: 61 7 3470 4201 Chancellor’s report 6 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.usq.edu.au/springfield Presented to Parliament by Command Vice-Chancellor’s report 7 Organisation and control 9 To The Honourable The Minister for Education and the Arts Goals and objectives 17 In accordance with Section 46J(1) of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1997, Learning and teaching 21 I have the honour to present to you, on behalf of the Council of the University of The Annual Report is published by the Office of Student experience 24 Southern Queensland, the 2008 Annual Report for the Period 01 January 2008 the Vice-Chancellor, USQ through 31 December 2008. Research and research training 28 Staff 30 Writer/Editor: Samuel Tickell, Office of the Copies of the Annual Report may be obtained by Vice-Chancellor, USQ contacting the Writer/Editor on 61 7 4631 2391 Equity and multiculturalism 34

Community engagement 36 The Annual Report is also available online at: Internationalisation 38 www.usq.edu.au/aboutusq/annualreport/ Enterprise and operations 40 Mrs Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil Institutional Performance 2004-2008 44 Chancellor Adjusted Financial Results 48 Graphic Designer: Sian Carlyon, Media Services, Distance and e-Learning Centre, USQ 08-1048 Section 2 The University of Southern Queensland is Photographers: Liza Mattiazzi, Cindy Laine, a registered provider of education with the Financial Statements 49 Elizabeth Bull and Andrew Railton, Media Australian Government Certificate of University of Southern Queensland 85 Services, Distance and e-Learning Centre, USQ (CRICOS Provider No. QLD 00244B NSW 02225M) The visual inspiration of this Annual Report is a reference to the USQ Crest logo, which Independent Auditor’s Report 86 incorporates a mythological firebird – a phoenix. The phoenix legend is one of rebirth – Staff Overseas Travel 87 being born anew. Near the end of its 500 –1000 year life–cycle, the phoenix builds a nest of myrrh twigs that then burns fiercely. From the ashes, a golden phoe nix egg arises and GRI G3 Content Index 99 the phoenix is reborn. In 2008, USQ reviewed many operational aspects and thus held Honorary awards and titles 104 itself up to a symbolic ‘refiners fire’ of renewal and invigoration. The USQ motto embraces this symbolism of renewal: Per studia mens nova (through study the mind is renewed). In August 2008, USQ Council approved a refreshed University Strategy made up of the USQ Vision, Mission, Core Values and other high level organisational planning statements. The USQ Strategic Plan 2009-2013 was approved by USQ Council in December 2008 which built on the new University Strategy.

Our 2020 Vision Our Principal Community Contribution To be recognised as a world leader in open and flexible higher education. Supporting Australia as a socially inclusive society, building Australia’s skills base and progressing regional, national and global Our Mission sustainability.

To enable broad participation in higher education and to make significant contributions Our Competitive Business to research and community development. Advantage

This will be achieved through maintaining USQ as a viable Providing the highest quality educational enterprise that: experiences to students irrespective of their offers quality professional education opportunities that are accessible, flexible and borderless location or lifestyle. creates fulfilling experiences for all students based on the commitment of skilled and caring staff develops graduates who are positioned to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world Our Brand Promise pursues world-class research, innovation and practice in Fulfilling lives. sustainable futures engages with communities, business and government through ongoing and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Our Core Values Respect for the individual Success for students Social responsibility Free intellectual inquiry Excellence, innovation and creativity

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USQ is unashamedly a regional University I take this opportunity to acknowledge the with a global reach – and a charter to achievements of those members of the lead and support its regional and virtual community upon whom Council conferred communities as an institution of ‘light, honorary awards. The honorary award of liberty and learning’. Doctor of the University was conferred on Kevin Carmody, Aboriginal singer and Throughout the year the Council, while songwriter, for his significant contribution based in Toowoomba, visited both Fraser to the Australian community, and to Chief Coast and Springfield for formal Council Justice of Queensland, the Honourable meetings and important social and Paul de Jersey AC, in recognition of his business occasions with the campus and long and distinguished judicial career, communities we embrace. and his membership and support of The Higher Education sector of Australian community organisations. society currently awaits the Government In recognition of outstanding service given response to the Bradley Review, to the University by former, non-academic which may well determine the future staff who, during their time with USQ, gave business face of USQ and the University service beyond the normal requirements environment more generally. of their position, Council bestowed the Distinguished Service Medal on USQ has been proactive in Madeleine McPherson who, as University ensuring its course offerings Librarian, made significant professional and business model best contributions not only to the University, but to the national and international accommodate shifting student communities. demand and lifestyle, and continued with operational Council recognised the long-standing and outstanding service of the former Council changes into all aspects of Executive officer, Ms Melissa McKain, its business. on her departure from the University, and conveyed their good wishes for her In addition to endorsing the Realising- future success. our-Potential change initiative, Council approved a new strategic plan which Council members have been generous focuses on open and flexible learning and with their support of the University sustainability in research, teaching and and I thank the Deputy Chancellor, the business. The plan will see the University Chairmen of Council committees and all building on its traditional strength of Council members for their considered providing the highest quality educational advice and leadership. Together with my experience to students, irrespective of Council colleagues, the Vice-Chancellor their location or lifestyle. and his senior management team, I look forward to the opportunities of supporting Council also endorsed the University’s our students and our communities, and mission to improve on its long-standing building on the University’s fine record of leadership and expertise in distance and service and achievement. digital education, with the aim of creating

improved futures through technological

innovation and excellence in practice.

Mrs Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil Chancellor

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Anticipating the further deregulation of Highlights for 2008 have been many and the university sector that will now be varied. In particular, it is a year where realised through the implementation of our branch campuses have really come the groundbreaking report of the Bradley into their own. For USQ Fraser Coast, Review, USQ worked through 2008 to the year saw the first large intake of improve its position as a competitive international students. The new Stage 3 and sustainable business, and to focus Building houses state-of-the-art facilities its Vision. including the Executive Suite and Student Hub, and the Campus launched the highly The full roll-out of the Realising-our- innovative Doctor of Professional Studies Potential (RoP) group of projects is seeing to complement the existing successful a streamlining of corporate services masters program. and the development of an even more student-focussed approach to student USQ Springfield passed a major management. A review of the University’s milestone in exceeding an enrolment academic portfolio has seen the creation of 1000 students for Semester 2 and of a new generation of degree programs has experienced significant growth across all faculties designed to both in international student numbers. improve USQ’s market competitiveness Major program developments for the and provide offerings that are more Campus included the introduction of the relevant to students and employers. Bachelor of Accounting and Sustainable Business (BASB), Law, undergraduate With an eye to the future, 2008 saw the and postgraduate programs in Special refreshing of USQ’s Vision, Mission, Education, and new postgraduate Values and Goals and the development specialisations in Project Management. of USQ Strategic Plan 2009–2013: Building sustainable futures … Embracing the All campuses are building ever digital education revolution, based on wide strengthening links with their local consultation. The refreshed institutional communities, including schools and TAFE. Plan defines USQ’s objectives and sets measurable targets for the next five years Major progress has been across all areas of activity. made in consolidating USQ’s leadership position in learning Two organisational and teaching. themes have emerged that provide the basis for USQ’s Student retention strategies introduced from 2006 are having a demonstrable uniqueness. These are ‘open effect in reducing student attrition. and flexible education’ and New models of academic professional ‘sustainability’. development are now in place, including open-source foundations material for Both are areas where the University is all staff. Student e-portfolios have been positioned to make a significant impact successfully trialled and are due for locally, nationally and globally. It is full roll-out for Semester 1 2009. Other intended that these themes will drive and highlights include the successful roll- influence all institutional activities. With out of the Moodle course management regard to the theme of sustainability, it system, the introduction of virtual is worth noting that this Annual Report classroom technology, the establishment has been guided by the Global Reporting of the USQ Teaching Academy, the Initiative (GRI) Guidelines, the global development of the Fleximode Policy framework for reporting on economic, to ensure the effective use of blended social and environmental performance. learning environments using a range This reflects USQ’s commitment to of media, technologies and interaction integrating its responsibility to operate as modes. USQ is also making steady a sustainable business with its position as improvement in securing external learning a socially responsible organisation. and teaching grants and awards.

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International flags on main drive – Toowoomba Campus at night

In December the University received a government grant for education pathways for homeless and disengaged youth; and the $8 million to develop learning and teaching initiatives and establishment of the USQ Regional Development Advisory Group to increase enrolment opportunities for students. involving government, business and community leaders to guide USQ’s engagement activities. Major successes have been achieved in improving opportunities for Indigenous Australian students – particularly in the area of USQ faces many challenges as a result of the unprecedented Nursing – and enrolments in USQ’s Indigenous Higher Education global financial meltdown and a changing operating environment Pathways Program (IHEPP) have soared for Semester 1 2009. The influenced by the outcomes of the Bradley Review. Wide-ranging integration of the Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges reforms undertaken to secure USQ’s future have placed a heavy (CAIK) into the Faculty of Arts and the launch of the USQ Open burden on staff and impacted on all stakeholders. Access College to broaden access pathways for students have been highlights of 2008. The University cemented its position I am grateful for the hard work and perseverance of staff during as a leader in multiculturalism by winning the prestigious 2008 these challenging times and the continued support of the USQ Queensland Multicultural Award in the Large Business Category. Council and University community.

As the University prepares for a review by the Australian In the area of research, USQ experienced Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) in 2009, there are specific continued ARC success during 2008, including areas that have been targeted for attention. In particular, a our first ever Discovery Indigenous Researchers priority is being given to improving communications across the institution, and between the University and its wide stakeholder Development Grant, and continued emphasis base as a basis for forging a greater understanding of the has been given to developing USQ’s Centres. University and its directions.

The University announced an investment of $1.5 million over three years in research scholarships to attract outstanding Higher Degree Research students in the high profile areas of Sustainability, Engineering Innovation, Healthy Communities and Learning Futures. The University is well advanced in its development of the Australian Digital Futures Institute (ADFI) Bill Lovegrove to underpin USQ’s flexible learning and teaching systems and Vice-Chancellor and President research priorities.

Highlights in USQ’s engagement with the community included the continued success of the Shakespeare in the Park program that now involves all three campuses; the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to promote closer ties with the highly successful Toowoomba Flexischool that provides secondary

ANNUAL REPORT | 2008 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND 8 Organisation and control Governance The provisions of the USQ Act that are particularly relevant in this regard are those that specify the functions, powers, and The University is governed by the University of Southern delegations of Council. Queensland Act 1998 (USQ Act). The University was established, under the University of Southern Queensland Act 1989, as The governing body an autonomous institution on 1 January 1992 following the commencement of operations, 25 years prior, as the Queensland Under Sections 7 to 11 of the USQ Act, the Council is established Institute of Technology (Darling Downs). as the governing body of the University. Council is responsible for the overall governance of the University, and achieves this by Our University’s functions and powers helping set strategic directions and develop policy. The University Under Section 6 of the USQ Act, the University has all the powers Council consists of ex-officio, appointed, elected and co-opted of an individual, which allows the institution to, for example: members. As Council members contribute to the development

enter into contracts of policy and strategic planning, they are expected to have a acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework within which strategy and policy may be developed and applied, in order appoint agents and attorneys to minimise risks. engage consultants fix charges, and other terms for services and other facilities it The legislative framework within which the Council operates is the supplies USQ Act. Pursuant to the provisions of the USQ Act, the Council do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for, or in may make statutes and rules which have legal standing. The USQ connection with, its functions. Act defines the functions and powers of the Council (at Sections

Without limiting subsection (1), the University has the powers 8 and 9) and sets limits on what the University and its authorities given to it under the Act or other Acts. The University may also may do. exercise its powers both domestically and abroad. Under the USQ Act, the Council has the power to: The University is a body corporate, and may sue or be sued in its

do anything necessary or convenient to be done for, or in organisation corporate name. It has a seal. Its functions, as stated at Section 5 connection with, its functions of the Act, are to: appoint the University’s staff (a) provide education at university standard manage and control the University’s affairs and property (b) provide facilities for, and encourage, study and research manage and control the University’s finances. (c) encourage the advancement and development of knowledge, and its application to government, industry, commerce and the The Council may delegate its powers to: community an appropriately qualified member of the Council (d) provide courses of study or instruction (at the levels of an appropriately qualified committee that includes one or more achievement the Council considers appropriate) to meet the members of the Council, or needs of the community an appropriately qualified member of the University’s staff. (e) confer higher education awards

(f) disseminate knowledge and promote scholarship However, the Council is not able to delegate its power to make University statutes or rules, adopt the University’s annual budget (g) provide facilities and resources for the wellbeing of the University’s staff, students and other persons undertaking or approve the spending of funds available to the University by way courses at the University of bequest, donation or special grant.

(h) exploit commercially, for the University’s benefit, a facility Section 10 of the Act states that, in discharging these or resource of the University, including, for example, study, responsibilities, Council must act in the way that appears to it research or knowledge, or the practical application of study, most likely to promote the University’s interests. In doing so, the research or knowledge, belonging to the University, whether University of Southern Queensland Council endeavours to monitor alone or with someone else and assess its performance, both collectively and in terms of the (i) perform other functions given to the University under the USQ individual contributions of members. Act or another Act.

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Council Academic Board Committee Chair Committee Chair Audit and Risk Graeme Stratford Academic Board Professor Mark Toleman

Investments and Contracts Professor Mark Toleman – John Dornbusch Academic Board Executive Sub-Committee Chair, Academic Board

Professor Graham Baker – Deputy Chancellors Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor) Academic Program Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) Associate Professor Roslyn Reilly – Honorary Awards Bobbie Brazil (Chancellor) Program Review Deputy Chair, Academic Board Professor Graham Baker – Deputy Finance and Facilities John Dornbusch Research and Higher Degrees Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) + Higher Degree Review and Professor Frank Bullen – Governance and Legislation George Fox Admissions Committee Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) (Until 13/03/08) + Graduate Research Committee Professor Frank Bullen – Discipline Nominee of Chancellor as required (from 13/03/08) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) or nominee University Appeals Board Nominee of Chancellor as required + Animal Ethics Committee (Associate Professor Grant Daggard) Deputy Vice-Chancellor + Human Research Ethics (Scholarship) or nominee Committee (Dr Des Coates) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) or nominee + Institutional Biosafety Committee (Associate Professor Grant Daggard) Management Committees Professor Bill Lovegrove – Dr Neil Peach Senior Leadership Committee Budget Management Committee Vice-Chancellor (Acting General Manager) Professor Allan Layton – Professor Bill Lovegrove – ICT Strategy Committee International Advisory Committee Pro Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Vice-Chancellor Partnerships) * ICT Business Advisory Brian Kissell – Planning, Quality and Review Professor Bill Lovegrove – Committee Chief Technology Officer Committee Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Goodall – Environment and Sustainability Social Justice Committee Dave Povey – Director of Facilities Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice) Committee University Program Management Professor Graham Baker – Deputy ** Disability Advisory Committee Group Manager (Student Affairs) Committee Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) John Williams-Mozley – Director, Transition, Retention, Progression Professor Rod St Hill – ** Indigenous Affairs Committee Centre for Australian Indigenous and Evaluation Committee Dean of Students Knowledges ** Multicultural and Transnational Dr Krzyszotf Batorowicz – Staff Planning and Policy Jane Farmer – Advisory Committee Director (Multicultural Centre) Committee Director, Human Resources John Pearson – Executive Director, Executive Workplace Health and John Pearson – Executive Director, ** Staff Equity Advisory Group Human Resources Safety Committee Human Resources ** Status of Women in Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baker – Deputy Employment and Education Intellectual Property Committee (Professor Ronel Erwee) Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) Committee Professor Rod St Hill – ** Student Equity Network Faculty Advisory Dean of Faculty Dean of Students + Denotes sub-committee of Research and Higher Degrees Committee * Denotes sub-committee of ICT Strategy Committee ** Denotes sub-committee of Social Justice Committee Note: all other committees report to the Senior Leadership Committee

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USQ Seventh Council

The Seventh Council of the University One student member, elected by Three additional members of Southern Queensland met on six the enrolled students of the appointed by the Council, one of University whom must be a graduate of the occasions during 2008. University 6 Linda Stanley Membership was as follows: 12 Wendy Ashley-Cooper BA University Enrolled Student, Faculty of Education, USQ, Toowoomba 6 / 6 of Cape Town, GradCertEd University Chancellor (ex-officio) of Rhodesia, BEd University of South 1 Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil BA, LLB, Four members appointed by the Africa, MEdAdmin UNE Governor-in-Council LLM UQ, GradDipLP QUT Head of School, The Glennie School, Solicitor (retired), Brookstead 6 / 6 7A Jan Boys DipT BCAE, BEd QUT, BA Toowoomba 5 / 6 UQ, MEd GU Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio) 13 George Fox BCom, LLB UQ Executive Director, Schools, Moreton 2 Professor William Lovegrove Solicitor, Toowoomba 5 / 6 East District, Education Qld, Ipswich BA(Hons), PhD Qld, FAPS 6 / 6 14 Greg Claydon BEng (with Distinction) 4 / 6 DDIAE Chair, Academic Board (ex-officio) 8 Stephen Dixon BEc, LLB Monash Executive Director, Department 3 Professor Mark Toleman BAppSc Managing Partner, Bell Dixon Butler of Natural Resources and Water, Lawyers, Hervey Bay 5 / 6 DDIAE, MSc JCU, Grad DipInfoProc Brisbane 6 / 6 DDIAE, PhD Qld, MACS MAIS 6 / 6 9 John Dornbusch BEd UNE, BEd, MBA Acting Secretary to Council One member of the full-time USQ FAICD Managing Partner, Dornbusch 15A Dr Neil Peach MBA, DBA USQ academic staff of the University, elected by members of that staff Partners Pty Ltd, Toowoomba 4 / 6 Acting General Manager, University 4 Professor Andrew Hoey BSc(Hons) Services Division 10 Graeme Stratford BAcc SA, Until 06/11/2008 UQ, PhD CQU GradDipCmlComp QUT, ACA, MACID Head, Department of Biological Retired (previously Partner, Secretary to Council and Physical Sciences, Faculty of PricewaterhouseCoopers), Brisbane 16A Pam Steele LLB, MSocSc Qld Sciences, USQ, Toowoomba 6 / 6 5 / 6 University Lawyer, Legal Office One member of the full-time staff 11A Rohan Gosstray, GradCertMgt From 06/11/2008 of the University, other than Victoria University, MEI Swinburne the academic staff, elected by members of that staff University Area Manager, APN, Toowoomba 5 Jane Farmer BA (Dist) USQ From 03/04/2008 to 18/04/2008 A Absent from photo Director, Human Resources and 0 / 0 Corporate Services, USQ, Toowoomba 6 / 6 Meetings member attended / 6 / 6 Meetings eligible to attend

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Senior Executive

Vice-Chancellor and President The Vice-Chancellor’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor

1 Professor Bill Lovegrove BA(Hons), Executive team (Scholarship) PhD Qld, FAPS 3 Professor Graham Baker BEng Qld, Deputy Vice-Chancellor MSc London, PhD Heriot-Watt The position of Vice-Chancellor is (Global Learning Services) appointed by Council. Professor Bill The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) 2 Professor Jim Taylor BEd Lovegrove has been the Vice-Chancellor is responsible for overall strategic Birmingham, MEd (Hons) Sydney, and President of the University since management, leadership and executive PhD UQ 2003. As Chief Executive Officer, the Vice- line management for the Scholarship Chancellor: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Division of the University through is responsible for the academic, Learning Services) undertakes the role delegation to Pro Vice-Chancellors administrative, financial and other of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the (Community Engagement and Research), affairs of the USQ University; with responsibility for vision, Deans of Faculties (Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Surveying promotes the interests and furthers the strategic direction and leadership for the and Sciences), and the Directors of development of the University University-wide provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The the Centre for Australian Indigenous exercises general supervision over incumbent oversees the management Knowledge’s, Multicultural Centre, Office the activities and welfare of staff and of the Division of ICT through delegation of Commercialisation and Centres for students of the USQ. to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Research and Innovation. The Vice-Chancellor has all such powers The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and duties as may be necessary or Learning Services) is also responsible for convenient to enable him to carry out management of the Division of Academic Acting General Manager, his responsibilities, as conferred by Information Services (DAIS), through University Services, Acting appropriate Acts or by USQ Council. delegation to the Executive Director. DAIS Registrar and Acting Secretary includes the Distance and e-Learning Centre and the University Library. to Council

4 Dr Neil Peach MBA, DBA USQ As the head of the University Services Division, the General Manager has 4 3 responsibility for leadership, coordination 1 2 and overview of Human Resources and Corporate Services, Finance, Facilities, Business Information Systems and Student Affairs. The General Manager is also Secretary to the University of Southern Queensland Council and Registrar for the University.

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Lines of responsibility

Registrar Council Secretary to Council

Academic Board

Vice-Chancellor Management Committees

Pro Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor General Manager (Institutional Partnerships) (Global Learning Services) (Scholarship) (University Services)

Deans of Faculties – Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Chief Financial Officer (Student Management) (Flexible Learning) Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Surveying, Sciences Pro Vice-Chancellor Executive Director Group Manager (Learning and Teaching) Division of Academic (Facilities) Information Services Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Director, Learning and Executive Director (Human Resources) Teaching Support Unit Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality)

University Lawyer Chief Marketing Officer (Legal Office) and Strategy Officer Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice) Chief Technology Officer Provost, USQ Fraser Coast Director Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges Group Manager Sustainable Business Director, USQ Springfield Management and Improvement Director USQ Multicultural Centre Director (Corporate Manager Communications) Community Engagement Centre

Director Office of Research and Higher Degrees

Directors Centres for Research and Innovation

Business Development Manager USQ Business Link

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Planning, quality and review

Planning at USQ was framed around the USQ internal control framework Review USQ Strategic Plan, which was extensively reviewed and revised during 2008. The The role of USQ’s internal control The USQ Internal Audit Schedule was new strategic plan will operate for the framework was to monitor and guide the finalised after consultation with the period 2009 to 2013 and covers nine University’s functions and exercise of Audit and Risk Committee and external strategic goals [a refinement to the eight power, as defined in the USQ Act. This auditors. The audit planning process was goals in the existing plan]. In addition, two framework encompassed: informed by the University’s Corporate enterprise themes covering sustainability Risk Profile which was developed following Council and the Committees of Council and open and flexible education have been consultation with senior leaders, including defined organisational structure and added. The former supports sustainable the ‘stewards’ for each of the strategic roles framed around four divisions, five futures for communities and regions goals of USQ. locally, nationally and globally, with faculties and three campuses USQ operating as a socially responsible a Quality Framework which covers the Activities organisation. The latter encompasses defined organisational structure, as well During the year, Internal Audit carried education that is ‘open’ in terms of it being as the central notion of ‘stewardship’ out a number of reviews of operational broadly accessible and ‘flexible’ in terms for both operational and strategic goals processes. The audit program for 2008 of its ability to cater to the needs of a and performance diverse student constituency. was completed satisfactorily; and findings defined roles and scope for from the last three of these will be management committees in support of Section Heads and Goal Stewards formally presented to the Audit and Risk core functions and strategic goals prepared five year plans for their Committee in early 2009. respective areas of responsibility, and regulations administered by senior staff the approved Operational and Resource including the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, The significant Audits conducted Management Plan (ORMP) for 2009 Academic Registrar and the Deputy Vice throughout 2008 were: provides the specific resource allocation Chancellor Scholarship Project Management Methodology for priorities to be actioned. a policy framework provided by the Review The Quality Framework incorporated University Calendar Project Health Check (Realising-our- the plans noted above and established a a delegations framework covering key Potential Project) conventional ‘Plan Do Check Act’ cycle for operational functions, including HR, Project Health Check (Corporate ongoing improvement of organisational Finance, and Procurement. Services Project) performance and outcomes. Each year the ORMP serves to guide Business Continuity Management The Review Guidelines covered both the University’s resource management Framework Review (ICT Disaster sections and key processes/functions. practices as drawn from an established Recovery Planning) These review guidelines are anticipated and documented budgetary process. Fraud Management Review to be reviewed in 2009 to accommodate Risk Management Review learnings from the RoP project. As well, a Structure calendar of reviews for the next five years Information Technology General Control will be prepared. The Internal Audit office was within Review the University Services Division and Network Security Follow-up Review. The USQ Planning and Quality Policies and functionally reported to the USQ Audit and Review guidelines can be found in Sections Risk Committee. Stringent follow-up of audit and review has 9.1 and 9.2 of the University Calendar at ensured that internal audit findings and www.usq.edu.au/policy/calendar/ During 2008, internal audit activity recommendations are being adequately continued with the co-sourced arrangement addressed by respective sections. This with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). has been made possible through the introduction of the Internal Audit Log. These measures provide the Audit and Risk Committee with added assurance that USQ is evolving an improved control environment with consequent continuous improvement being derived from internal audit reviews.

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Reporting Audit and Risk Committee In December 2008, the membership of the Audit and Risk Committee was as follows: Following the completion of fieldwork for The main objectives of the Audit and Risk a review, audit findings are prioritised and Committee are to: At least three independent reported to management for consideration members of the Council who are assist the Council in the discharge of outcomes and to formalise a response. not employed by the University of its responsibility to exercise due An action plan with clear implementation and are able to contribute to the care, diligence and skill by assessing broad skills base relevant to the responsibilities and timelines is agreed and enhancing the adequacy of business of the Committee and incorporated into the final report. corporate governance in relation to the These action plans form the basis of John Dornbusch BEd UNE BEd MBA University’s: follow-up reviews to ensure that adequate USQ FAICD reporting of financial information to progress is made in addressing the issues Managing Partner, Dornbusch stakeholders identified. Partners Pty Ltd, Toowoomba application of accounting policies Graeme Stratford BAcc SA, The reporting to both the Audit and Risk financial management Committee and the Planning, Quality and GradDipCmlComp QUT, ACA, MACID internal control system Review Committee had been subjected to Retired (previously partner, further refinement during 2008 to ensure risk management system PricewaterhouseCoopers), Brisbane that the committees have a clear view of business policies and practices Vacant progress and results of audit findings and protection of its assets recommendations. At least one person external corporate and ethical culture to the Council and staff of the compliance with applicable laws, University who would broadly regulations, standards and best represent the accounting profession and be experienced in practice guidelines auditing provide an open forum for Tim Davis communication between the members Accountant, Elliots of the Council, management and the auditors, both external and internal The Chancellor of the University facilitate the maintenance of the Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil BA LLB LLM independence of the external auditor UQ, GradDipLP QUT assess and assist management Solicitor (retired), Brookstead processes related to the identification of risks and threats in the University’s The Vice-Chancellor; Chief Financial operating environment Officer; Group Manager, Sustainable assess and improve the quality of Business Management and internal and external reporting of Improvement; Secretary to Council and a financial and non-financial information representative of the Queensland Audit and the correlation between them Office attend Audit and Risk Committee facilitate, support and monitor the meetings by invitation, have rights of performance of the internal audit audience and debate and are not members function of the Committee. provide a structured functional reporting line for the internal audit function and facilitate the maintenance of its independence.

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Risk Management Program evaluation

A comprehensive audit of USQ’s Academic Board and standing committees was held in 2008 resulting in 55 recommendations. 41 of the recommendations had been implemented by the end of the year and it was anticipated that the remaining recommendations would be implemented in 2009.

The Program Revitalisation Project also represented a major assessment of USQ programs. A number of programs ceased taking new applicants due to a lack of students in those courses. Other programs were reworked to improve their outcomes, including graduate employability and cost effectiveness. It was also the case that new programs were created to begin in future years.

The prime outcome of the review was a suite of sustainable programs and courses and a review program to assist the continued sustainability of our programs and courses.

Risk management

Risk management was an important component of the USQ Quality Policy and was applied at multiple levels across the organisation.

In late 2007, a group of senior leaders established a corporate risk profile for the organisation. This informed the internal audit plan and was available to inform the strategic planning process. In late 2008, the risk profile was reviewed, updated and expanded to provide a better basis for regular review, updating and reporting to the Planning, Quality and Review Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee in 2009. The latest update will again be used to inform the 2009 Audit Plan.

During the 2008 planning process, each section head updated the risk assessment for their respective sections, and these risks were consolidated under the goal headings for use by the goal stewards in their planning and oversight role.

A Corporate Risk Team (CRT) had been formed to guide the progressive development and integration of risk management into the operations of the organisation. The CRT was established as a standing working group of the Planning, Quality and Review Committee and will be providing guidance and advice on this critical area on an ongoing basis.

The University’s approach to project and incident management included recognition of the need to actively manage project, strategic and even operational risks. The internal audit review of the RoP project identified the need for improved risk management as part of the action required.

This has been taken on board and applied as part of the overall monitoring of strategic projects in 2009.

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Realising-our-Potential (RoP) was the name given to a number of projects undertaken by USQ in 2007–8 with the aim of achieving two dividends – increased efficiency and increased capability. The key project areas included in the RoP program were:

Student Management Academic Facilities Corporate Services.

Each project established an initial blueprint, and then an implementation plan. The blueprint set out the primary objectives and the approach intended for each project. The implementation provided specific detail on how the plans would be achieved. RoP has meant significant change and The Facilities and Academic projects were completed in 2008 with predicts further significant change in the way substantial progress achieved towards the primary objectives of each project. USQ endeavours to succeed in an increasingly competitive higher education market, both in In relation to the Student Management and Corporate Services Australia and overseas. It will be important for projects, implementation plans had been approved with the actual objectives work of implementation flowing through into 2009. Both of these USQ, as a regional Australian higher education projects had been undertaken in parallel with significant changes provider, to build further on the steps taken in to the technology systems supporting the functions undertaken by RoP and to continue to strive for higher levels the teams in these areas. Each represented a significant change in the way these key functions are undertaken at USQ. of both efficiency and service.

The Corporate Services project was framed around the well tested ‘shared services’ framework employed in many other organisations. The model endeavoured to achieve an appropriate balance between streamlined service delivery with a high level of efficiency, and the needs of operational units and sections seeking specific and tailored requirements.

The Student Management project represented a major consolidation of functionality directed towards a strongly ‘branded’ service, with the emphasis on an enduring and positive relationship with each student.

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Five year summary statement

Key indicators for the five year period 2004–2008 reflect the competitive environment for higher education services in Australia. In this context, USQ has established a revitalised Strategic Plan for the five year period from 2009 to 2013. This strategic plan is designed to re-establish USQ’s pre- eminence not only in the distance education market in Australia, but also to establish leadership in the high growth areas of Springfield and Fraser Coast as a foundation for the future success of the institution.

Key indicators for the five year period 2004–2008 Summary Statistics 2004 2008 Enrolments Student Enrolments 26 174 24 756 Postgraduates as % of Total Students 28% 30% On-campus as % of Total Students 23% 25% International as % of Total Students 32% 30% On-campus International as % of 25% 30% International Students USQ Share of Australian Distance 10% 9% Education USQ Share of International Distance 24% 38% Education

Student Load (EFTSL) Student Load 12 158 12 252 % Load Commonwealth Funded 61% 62%

KPIs Graduations 4 000 5 160 Research Completions 29 43 Student Retention 74% 81% Student Evaluation of Teaching 5.51 5.63 (Score / 7)*

Staff Academic Staff (FTE) 601 578 Total Staff (FTE) 1 396 1 409 * Ratings are from on-campus students undertaking courses at week 11 of first and second semester using a 7 point scale to indicate their response to the question: “All things considered, how would you rate the teaching of the lecturers in this course?” The separate mean ratings for semesters one and two were averaged to provide a yearly performance measure. There are no external benchmarks, as the data is taken from an internal survey.

Toowoomba, Springfield and Fraser Coast Campuses

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The USQ Strategic Plan 2009–2013, approved by the University Council in December 2008, will be the subject of major implementation effort from 2009 onwards. The plan identifies a revitalised vision and mission, and brings to the fore two underpinning themes to enhance the expanded nine strategic goals. These key elements of the new plan are summarised in the table, below.

Amendments to the USQ STRATEGIC PLAN

Strategic Plan 2005 – 2008 2009 – 2013 Element To be recognised as a world leader in open and flexible higher To be Australia’s leading transnational educator Vision education To enable broad participation in higher education, and to To develop, enrich and serve its regional and global make significant contributions to research and community Mission communities development — Sustainability Themes — Open and flexible education To enhance teaching performance, To produce graduates from a and to provide high quality, flexible diverse student community with and inclusive learning experiences Learning and Teaching discipline expertise and generic Learning and Teaching that promote lifelong learning, attributes prepared for success critical enquiry and students’ transnationally. career opportunities.

To be flexible and responsive in To create fulfilling learning order to adapt to the diversity Students experiences that are focused on of student needs; and to create student objectives. an overall environment that is Student Experience caring, nurturing and supportive of students achieving their To be recognised as a national leader in the provision of vibrant own educational, personal and Academic Programs developmental goals. and contemporary programs responsive to the professions.

To develop a research and research training profile that To be acknowledged leaders in derives from developing research applied research and research Research and Research Research and Research concentrations of international training, with a particular Training Training and national prominence, which emphasis on research in will have a major impact on the sustainable futures. University’s communities. To attract and retain highly To attract and retain excellent staff qualified staff, and sustain who exemplify USQ’s values, and Staff a workforce which values, Staff provide them with opportunities to recognises and rewards effort succeed personally, professionally Goals appropriately. and organisationally. To have a student body that closely reflects the make-up of the broader society, to build To broaden equitable participation an environment which fosters by students and staff and to Equity and successful participation by people Social Justice, Equity encourage the development of Multiculturalism from diverse backgrounds and and Inclusion a University culture that values to develop graduates who are diversity, multiculturalism and culturally sensitive in order to social inclusiveness. contribute to creating a society that values diversity and difference. To contribute to the community To derive mutual benefits for by developing ‘university cities’ Engagement and the University and its external Community Engagement built on community partnerships, Development stakeholders through engagement service and engagement. and development. To ensure that it remains To maintain a profile of domestic Australia’s leading transnational and international educational educator, the University Educational Internationalisation partnerships that enhances USQ’s will include an international Partnerships position as a successful and perspective in all of its operations leading higher education provider. and services To improve the University’s sustainability through financial To deliver positive social, Enterprise and performance by both securing Enterprise environmental and economic Operations a more robust revenue stream dividends. and improving the efficiency of resource use.

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In recognition of the significant challenges confronting USQ and This report will use the third generation of the guidelines like universities across Australia, USQ had established ambitious which had been under the guidance of the independent GRI one year and five year targets for future performance. A total of 37 organisation. Due to its independence, GRI works in cooperation Key Performance Indicators (KPI) have been established for 2009 with the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations to accurately determine the corporate performance over the life of Environmental Program, and now provides a worldwide standard the Strategic Plan. Each KPI has one and five year targets which in global sustainability reporting. Measuring economic, social all will be measurable and will report biannually to USQ Council in and environmental performance, the guidelines will provide the Strategic Alignment Report. an important global benchmarking tool and an impetus for sustainability improvement at USQ, in line with an underlying Throughout 2008, The University continued the strategic path theme of the USQ Strategic Plan 2009–2013. identified in the 2004 USQ Directions manifesto. The USQ Key Organisational Goals articulate the institution’s critical decision In 2008, the Australian Government resolved to undertake a points in realising its guiding statements and strategic intent. review of higher education in Australia. In December 2008, the so-called ‘Bradley Review’ published its findings, which Stewards oversee the eight strategic goals of the organisation, contained 46 recommendations that the Federal Government will and provide advice, support and performance information for the consider to guide the industry’s future. It is anticipated that the Council and Senior Management in relation to the organisation’s Government will make, at least, an initial response to the review progress towards achieving these goals. recommendations, in the first half of 2009. The Government’s adoption or otherwise of these recommendations will have a USQ Corporate Strategy significant bearing on the ‘context’ within which USQ is currently Achieve an increase in student load. operating. The University will consider the outcomes of this report in the context of its new strategic plan, and modify and fine tune Achieve an increase in demand for USQ places in both domestic priority actions accordingly. The University will join the rest of the and international markets. Higher Education sector in striving to achieve the 2020 vision for Maximise student retention and progression and minimise Australian Higher Education, which included: attrition. producing graduates with the required characteristics Increase scholarly publications, external income and research higher degree load. providing opportunities for all to reach full potential Each research centre to achieve its milestones. providing a rewarding student experience Increase financial contribution margins and the efficiency of leading in knowledge creation and transfer service delivery (= 3% of costs overall). engaging in the global community Offer a comprehensive but efficient portfolio of programs. contributing to social and cultural development

In the context of this exciting new strategic plan and to support engaging effectively with other education and training sectors transparent and effective communication of its organisational ranking in the top group of OECD countries in terms of performance, USQ had resolved in 2008 to prepare its Annual participation, funding and performance. Report using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. These guidelines were established by the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies and the Tellus Institute.

ANNUAL REPORT | 2008 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND 20 Learning and teaching Goal: To produce graduates Recognising excellence in Academic policies and from a diverse student learning and teaching regulations community with discipline USQ Senior Learning AND Teaching Our academic policies and regulations expertise and generic Fellows are constantly reviewed by our Academic attributes prepared for success Professor David Dowling Board and its standing committees. The (Faculty of Engineering & Surveying) University has a clear set of academic transnationally. goals Dr Birgit Loch policies and procedures for staff and (Faculty of Sciences) student use.

Performance against the goal USQ Associate Learning AND The referencing styles allowed at USQ Teaching Fellows were standardised across all courses The University has ongoing programs to Dr Aileen Cater-Steel during the year. Harvard and APA style sustain and enhance the commitment to (Faculty of Business) referencing systems will be used across excellent teaching: Dr Bernadette McCabe all courses unless there is a specific industry requirement for an alternate The Program Revitalisation Project was Ms Helen Ison style. Comprehensive referencing completed in 2008 giving USQ a suite of Associate Professor Alfio Parisi resources were made available to students sustainable programs for 2009. (Faculty of Sciences) through the Library. A revised Course and Program Review Dr Badri Basnet system was implemented which will Ms Lyn Brodie The Low Pass section of the Assessment enable USQ to retain a sustainable suite Dr John Worden Policy was under review throughout 2008 of high quality programs and courses. (Faculty of Engineering & Surveying) and may be revised in 2009. In instances The position of Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Harry Ku where students scored an overall result (Flexible Learning) was established Mr Steven Goh of 45%–50% in any given course, they during the year, highlighting USQ’s Ms Sandra Cochrane could be considered for a ‘low pass’ grade. commitment to flexible learning. (Faculty of Engineering & Surveying) These issues had been given rigorous The Integrated Content Environment Dr Karen Noble debate at Academic Board throughout the (ICE) was announced as the core ICT Dr Robyn Henderson year and changes will be made to ensure system and the roll-out of the system (Faculty of Education) a balance of progression, without the need for excess supplementary assessment began in 2008. USQ Award for Teaching while ensuring continued high academic Moodle was implemented as the Excellence standards. University’s Learning Management Dr Janet McDonald System, replacing WebCT. Dr Darryl Chalk The Course and Program Review Trials began for electronic assignment (Faculty of Arts) procedures were revised with program

submission which could provide a USQ Award for Programs and review templates being trialled towards more cost friendly and environmentally Services that Enhance Learning the end of the year. Through this initiative, friendly method for assessment. course review, annual assessments and Off-campus Library Services Team mid-cycle program reviews will feed into The Australian Digital Futures Institute (USQ Library) was established, which will enhance a single overall reporting mechanism. Mr Stephen Smith for USQMUM: our e-learning and e-research capacity Known as the Faculty Academic Quality Mentors Upskilling Men Program among other projects. Report, each Faculty will submit this (Faculty of Education) report to Academic Board at the end of USQ Citation for Outstanding the academic year. The changes made Contributions to Student to this procedure will assist in ensuring Learning the academic quality and financial Disability Resources Team sustainability of the USQ’s programs (Student Services) and courses. Dr Rhoderick McNeill (Faculty of Arts) Dr Selvan Pather (Faculty of Engineering & Surveying)

Dr Shirley Reushle left: Learning and Teaching Fellowship recipients: (Faculty of Education) (l-r) Dr Karen Noble, Ms Lyn Brodie, Dr Birgit Loch, Dr Joseph Mula, Dr Jacquie McDonald, Dr Robyn Henderson

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Enrolments STUDENT ENROLMENTS* STUDENT LOAD (EFTSL)* 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 USQ experienced an increase in Gender Attendance commencing student enrolments in 2008. Female 13 056 12 983 12 906 On-campus 4 320 4 325 4 198 The intake over the three semesters was Male 12 844 12 001 11 850 External 7 929 7 804 8 054 10 760 students, an increase of 519 on 2007. The Equivalent Full-time Student Attendance Mode Commencement Status On-campus – Commencing 4 906 4 799 4 926 Load (EFTSL), or a measure of the actual 5 220 4 834 4 415 Toowoomba Continuing 7 343 7 329 7 326 number of courses taken by students also On-campus – 704 740 720 Fraser Coast rose for commencing students in 2008. Faculty of Course On-campus – 453 772 1 078 Arts 1 124 1 131 1 081 Springfield The number of continuing student Business 5 222 4 789 4 939 External / Online 19 523 18 638 18 543 enrolments fell in 2008 to 13 996 students. Education 2 258 2 348 2 237 This fall was reflected in the total student Engineering & Commencement Status 1 071 1 204 1 359 Surveying enrolments of all student types, which Commencing 11 070 10 241 10 760 Sciences 2 112 2 177 2 181 totalled 24 756. This represented a Continuing 14 830 14 743 13 996 LTSU / ELEPC 354 374 431 decrease of 228 student enrolments. Faculty Kumbari 22 25 24 USQ Arts 2 069 2 146 2 092 88 81 — The overall EFTSL taken by students in International Business 11 882 10 714 10 589 2008 increased by 123 units in 2008 to Education 4 002 4 072 3 876 12 252. The increased EFTSL represents Program Level Engineering & Higher Degree 2 657 2 953 3 314 134 164 199 a positive achievement by the Student Surveying Research Management team to increase the Sciences 3 291 3 200 3 216 Higher Degree 2 355 2 087 2 287 overall load density – or the number of LTSU 1 007 948 1 003 Coursework Kumbari 39 29 34 Other individual courses taken by individual 640 566 534 USQ Postgraduate 197 151 30 students in 2008. International Bachelor 7 863 8 028 7 964 USQ Head Start 132 159 114 Other 553 609 669 The Springfield Campus had over 1000 Cross Institution 624 612 488 Undergraduate on-campus students in its third year of Non-award 705 675 599 operation. This represented significant Program Level Funding Source Higher Degree continued growth for the Campus. The 215 267 325 Research DEST 7 218 7 564 7 612 Fraser Coast Campus remained stable Higher Degree International 4 223 3 730 3 770 5 844 5 372 5 600 along with external/on-line enrolments. Coursework Domestic Fee- 544 544 565 Other paying The Toowoomba Campus experienced a 1 799 1 666 1 542 Postgraduate Research slight decrease for overall on-campus 91 116 135 Bachelor 13 602 13 404 13 251 Training Scheme student enrolments. Other Non-award 174 174 170 1 698 1 813 1 890 Undergraduate Sponsored 1 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Enabling / 2 742 2 462 2 148 Non-award enjoyed a significant increase in student TOTAL STUDENT 12 249 12 129 12 252 LOAD demand in 2008 growing enrolments by International * Figures show the EFTSL for the full year, over 10%. The other Faculties did not Off-shore 6 116 5 260 5 169 based on annual submissions to DEST. achieve similar gains. Stability or slight On-campus 2 790 2 406 2 234 decreases in enrolments were experienced Australian 16 994 17 318 17 353 by the other four faculties. Indigenous The University’s commitment to higher Indigenous 219 268 260 Non-Indigenous 25 681 24 716 24 496 degree research was evident with increased student enrolments: 325 TOTAL STUDENT 25 900 24 984 24 756 students were enrolled to undertake ENROLMENTS higher degree research courses, 110 more * Figures show the headcount of students for the full year, based on annual submissions than in 2006. Higher degree coursework to DEEWR. enrolments also increased, with 5600 students enrolled in 2008, 228 more students than in 2007.

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Environment Programs Flexible learning

USQ’s continuing commitment to a The University continued to offer a high Throughout 2008, the Global Learning flexible, student-focused and inclusive quality suite of courses and programs Services team significantly contributed to educational environment was evident with various methods of delivery to suit maintaining USQ’s leadership in flexible throughout 2008. The University continued the needs of our diverse student cohort. learning. One major development in 2008 to offer students a range of study options, Many changes to the suite of courses and was the creation of the position – Pro Vice- including on-campus, by distance and programs occurred throughout out the Chancellor (Flexible Learning). Through online. This allowed students to create a year as part of the Program Revitalisation this position, USQ’s fleximode and flexible study package that suited their learning Project. learning policies were reviewed. and lifestyle requirements. The most significant change that occurred The Australian Digital Futures Institute The Springfield Campus integrated the for 2008 was the streamlining of the (ADFI) was established in 2008. This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiative Bachelor of Education. This degree now Institute will develop relationships into all undergraduate courses. This incorporates five separate strands of between USQ’s Research Centres along allows students to gain professional education including: early childhood, with national and international partners. experience while studying. Students secondary, special education, technical ADFI will actively develop USQ’s flexible also benefited from the expanded use of and vocational. Additionally, Law programs and electronic research capability and podcasts in many courses. commenced at the Springfield Campus will contribute to the OpenCourseWare and proved popular. The Graduate initiative. The Faculty of Arts increased the amount Certificate of Business and Doctor of of courses that they offer externally in Other initiatives that occurred throughout Professional Studies commenced at the 2008. All first year courses from the 2008 were: participation in the start of 2008 at the Fraser Coast Campus, Faculty of Arts will be available externally ‘Management of e-Learning’ in the 2008 providing a boost to postgraduate studies in 2009. Additionally, foreign language University Benchmarking Program; and at the Campus. courses – Mandarin and German – will be the development of a new website for the available online from 2009. The Faculty The Program Revitalisation Project Learning and Teaching Support Unit. of Business, along with ICT, trialled ensured that USQ’s suite of programs the Electronic Assignment Submission was carefully studied through the year. Environment. This trial allowed students Many changes to our programs will be to submit their assessment electronically, evident in 2009 as a more sustainable decreasing postage costs and paper suite of programs will be available for usage. our students. The significant outcomes of the Project are: discontinuing programs Teaching staff support also improved with very low student numbers; enabling during 2008, with the implementation of 10 shared courses across multiple programs Communities of Practice. A defined space and enhanced graduate attribute was created for these Communities where outcomes for each program. Throughout professionals could meet to offer support, this process, any affected students were share knowledge and solve problems contacted and every effort was made to within their practice. minimise the impact on those students. To assist students, USQ offered a number The English Language and Enabling of scholarships. The University continued Programs Centre (ELEPC) was launched in to assist those from educationally 2008, which will assist students to upgrade disadvantaged backgrounds by offering their language skills and undertake tailored scholarships to regional/ university preparation programs. The rural students, non-school leavers and Tertiary Preparation Program, UniPrep, Indigenous students. Foundation and the intensive English language program, ELICOS, were available though this Centre.

23 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Student experience Goal: To be flexible and Academic support services responsive in order to adapt Academic literacy and numeracy to the diversity of student Academic literacy and numeracy was needs; and to create an overall improved in 2008 via many initiatives. environment that is caring, Orientation remains a vital part of setting nurturing and supportive of student standards, with 16 orientation sessions held across USQ’s regions. students achieving their own educational, personal and Academic support also took the form of online and in-person ‘Wimba’ (online developmental goals. meeting room) workshops, access to the Learning Centre and the Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS). PALS was Performance against the goal enhanced and rebranded as ‘Meet-Up’ during the year. It offered distance and We endeavoured to meet our goal and on-campus students opportunities, outside meet the needs of our students in 2008 of the classroom, to interact, network and through various initiatives: discuss their learning. The Student Management Division The faculties also provided numerous was established in 2008. Combining workshops and information sessions for a number of departments, including students. The University continued its long USQ International and Student standing tradition of offering dedicated Administration, this new Division will time for students to visit their lecturers service the needs of USQ’s student and tutors. Additionally, our open-door cohort. policy enables students to discuss any The DiReCt system – an electronic learning issues that they may be having database of course readings, was with their courses, at a convenient time. implemented with over 5000 items becoming available to students. The English Language and Enabling Programs Centre (ELEPC) was established The Career Fair featured an online 3D drawing together established programs. Second Life fair for students who could The Centre assisted international not attend the Career Fair on-campus. students, educationally disadvantaged The 2008 Career Fair was the largest in students and students returning to USQ history. education with preparatory courses for The Elite Athlete Program was university, English language skills and enhanced to assist relevant students other learning skills. achieve the full academic and sporting potential. The program offered nearly 100 scholarships, student support, a website, and networking opportunities. Participation in this program increased significantly in 2008.

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First year courses in the Faculty of Teaching and support materials Information and Sciences were revitalised through the The Integrated Content Management Communication Technology Course Revitalisation Project and The System was announced as the core ICT (ICT) support Assessment Project. The teaching and system for USQ. During 2008, this system learning materials were revised and. was extensively developed and was rolled Moodle was implemented as the importantly, assessment practices were out to the faculties. University’s Learning Management System

enhanced. These included early warning in 2008, replacing WebCT. The system had goals A study of e-books was conducted in systems to allow staff to implement collaboration with Griffith University seen high levels of acceptance by staff corrective measures for students who are to determine convenience, access and and students. Due to the success of the struggling with University expectations. functionality of e-books, and the results project, USQ had become a reference site of this study had started to shape future for other Australian and New Zealand Indigenous support plans in this area. organisations when implementing this system. Planning had commenced with The Centre for Australian Indigenous The Learning and Teaching Support Unit agreed funding to enhance the student Knowledges (CAIK) and the Student (LTSU) established 10 Communities of laboratory, desktop computing and lecture Management Division led the support Practice to support sustained professional conversations around quality learning theatre audio visual equipment. services for Indigenous students with and teaching. The outcomes of these a range of specialised services. The Communities will be found in future key initiative was the continued use of Learning and Teaching Action Plans, the Individual Tailored Student Support professional development plans and will Program from CAIK, which aimed to have been a key part of the USQ Program increase Indigenous students’ retention Revitalisation Project. and completion rates. Additionally, an The Learning Centre was relocated to Indigenous Outreach Officer was available the Library. The Centre assisted over for students, and further outreach 1000 students during the year, with activities with regional high schools were critical learning, reading, writing and performed to encourage more Indigenous mathematical skills. The Library, in students to undertake higher education. conjunction with LTSU and the Faculty of Business launched an effective web- Responding to student enquiries based referencing module to coincide with USQ’s redefining of allowable referencing By working closely with academic staff systems. and other sections of the University, the Student Management Division became the Library support first point for contact for students. The In 2008, the total Library collection Division was responsible for responding expanded to include over 400 000 titles, to enquiries from both future and current including over 90 000 e-books and students. Face-to-face interaction at the journals. The priority areas for the growth of the electronic collection were in areas service counters, telephone and email of Law, Humanities and English Literature. enquiries through the RightNow System, The Library also had a positive result from provided the main points for responding the Library Client Satisfaction Survey to enquiries through 2008. In addition, the which indicated growing satisfaction of USQ Support Centre allowed students to available resources. access services in a central location and, Additionally, Library services were with over 5000 visitors and over judged to be in the top quartile when 170 000 enquiries, has proved its value to compared to other Australian university the student community. Free call numbers libraries. The Library also increased were available for students to encourage collaborative services with the LTSU, student contact without incurring to more effectively centralise learning additional costs. support services at USQ.

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Personal support services

Residential Colleges Careers and welfare services

The Residential Colleges offered a The 2008 Career Fair was the largest variety of support services to residents held at USQ with over 200 delegates in throughout the year. A number of attendance. The Career Fair was also bursaries were offered to disadvantaged accompanied by the 3D Second Life students to assist their higher education. online Career Fair. The online Career The Collegiate Teams are largely Fair enabled distance students to access responsible for maintaining a supportive the Fair. Online interviews were made and social environment at the Colleges. available throughout the year detailing Included in the duties of these teams were employment programs from various important pastoral services, which were organisations. provided on a 24 hour a day/7 day a week basis. Support and advice on medical Industry Networking Functions were held issues and personal matters were also which allowed academics and employers provided by trained staff. to provide students with advice on Residents were invited to participate in networking in a professional environment a number of social and charitable events and promoting employment opportunities. like several workshops held to assist These functions were in addition to students in adjusting to live in a residential the regular suite of career counselling college, living away from home for the services available to students. first time, and other social and health expectations. The Careers and Employment unit partnered with the Faculty of Business The Student Management Division and offered modules in a work-integrated organised Residential Schools, which gave learning course. Career self-management external students the opportunity to attend will enable students to transit into their face-to-face lectures and tutorials. They industry placements and exploit learning also have the opportunity to use facilities experiences, gain employability skills and and to meet staff and other students. In addition, the Residential Schools hosted a other graduate attributes. number of external conferences throughout the year. Counselling services

Funding was approved to upgrade The University’s counselling services were the voice and data network at the offered to Australian and international Residential Colleges. The upgrade will students throughout the year. There involve the replacement of the network was continued demand for this service edge switching equipment to improve as students adjusted to living in USQ’s performance, reliability, resilience and regions, along with other health, personal, network security. career and disability services. Importantly, students had access to a responsible emergency loan scheme to ensure they could meet all financial obligations while they studied. Other important services offered in 2008 included orientation, social activities and relevant training for staff.

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Health services In addition, workshops and the Tertiary USQ Student Guild Taster Program were held across multiple High quality medical services were The USQ Student Guild represents the campuses, providing students with available to students and staff, with the interests of and provides services to all disabilities an insight to studying at USQ. Toowoomba campus providing access to USQ Students as well as providing services a nurse and two General Practitioners. An important three year study into the and facilities to the University and its With these resources, the Health Service impact of disability of the student learning wider communities. The Guild continued the three year funding arrangement with was able to gain re-accreditation from the experience commenced in 2008. The study the USQ to provide essential services for Australian General Practice Accreditation will capture information from students the University and its students. Limited. The Campus Nurse and Medical to further guide best practice in service Receptionists received commendations provision for students with disabilities The key activities of the Guild during 2008 from an audit team for the manner in at USQ. included a variety of student development which they prepared the Service for programs such as the Phoenix Award accreditation. Support for Indigenous and the volunteer program – Phoenix Volunteers. Sport and recreation programs The Campus Nurse was invited to students were seen as a priority with regular participate in the USQ Travel Expo, where The Centre for Australian Indigenous lunchtime activities held across the staff and students were able to discuss Knowledges, along with Student Services, three campuses. travel vaccine requirements and other provided personal, financial and academic health-related issues. The Nurse also gave Other activities and community support to USQ’s Indigenous students. presentations to relevant students as part partnerships included – participation The Individual Tailored Student Support of their studies. Other programs available at the State and National University Program was administered for a second during the year were the ongoing Gardasil Games; and training arrangements with year and provided specific advice for Vaccination Program, a Chlamydia Testing the Queensland Academy of Sport, the Pilot Project and the FluVax program to Indigenous students. An important Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Rugby help control outbreaks of influenza across development for 2008 was the presence Union, Toowoomba Rugby League, and the all USQ campuses. of two part-time Student Support Officers Toowoomba Mountaineers (Basketball). at Springfield and Fraser Coast. These Some of the uses of the QAS training Disability services support officers conducted outreach facilities have included the regionally based activities for Indigenous students and members of the Queensland women’s The Disability Resources team continued secondary school Indigenous students. swim squad, Australian women’s softball, to provide outstanding service for staff and Australian women’s hockey. As a major and students with disabilities at USQ. It Multicultural academic and sponsor of Sports Darling Downs, the provides a supportive environment that Guild provides 12 sponsorships annually encourages students to achieve their personal support to senior male and female local athletics, as well providing full access to our potential. In addition to fulfilling our The Multicultural Centre and Student fitness facilities for four members of the obligations to the Australian Government Services provided support to students and Australian womens hockey team when they under the Higher Education Support Act staff from a variety of backgrounds. 2003, USQ has a moral obligation to are back home in Toowoomba. Surpluses ensure that the treatment of our students A range of social networking opportunities from the commercial activities were used to fund additional student services. is fair and inclusive. At any given time, were made available to staff and students

Disability Resources provided services to and mentors were made available to new 500–600 registered students (across the students. Services from the Residential three campuses) with approximately 130 Colleges and Counselling Services new students registered in 2008. ensured that personal issues could be discussed with trained professionals. A number of initiatives were undertaken In addition, the Multicultural and to improve disability services, including Transnational Committee met throughout the publication of Family Guide for the year to implement initiatives to Students with Disabilities and Long-term improve multicultural aspects of staff and Medical Conditions. This reference CD student life at USQ. was distributed to prospective students and their families, guidance officers and teachers, current students and to USQ faculties and sections.

27 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Research and research training Goal: To develop a research Support for research and International leadership in key and research training profile research training research areas that derives from developing The University continued to increase CSBi research concentrations of research capacity in 2008, with our eight The Centre for Systems Biology international and national research centres providing the primary motivation for our research advancement. (CSBi) produced more than 30 refereed prominence, which will Additional support was provided through research publications and members have a major impact on the the Faculties and the Office of Research, attended 19 conferences in 2008. The University’s communities. which overhauled its systems throughout Centre completed research on vine the year to improve services to research thinning of Merlot grapes, with support students and staff. Continued growth was from the Grape and Wine Research and also seen with USQ ePrints and other data Development Corporation. Wine research Performance against the goal repositories. will continue, with future efforts being focused on UV light effects on wine quality. After the formation of eight USQ research As at the end of 2008, four doctorate Another important research outcome centres as the main strategy of improving research degrees were offered and five for the Centre was publishing the first research performance, it is apparent were offered at a masters level. Research application in plants of a new molecular that the centres are now the core part of student load continued to climb in 2008 technique to detect particular sequences strengthening research culture, resulting with a variety of research masters and of DNA in a population. in improvements across USQ. Some of the doctorate courses. Due to the popularity of 2008 highlights were: The Centre enhanced research new style research masters courses, the relationships with institutes from nine the University’s Research Centres won decision was made in 2008 to no longer countries and provided an initiative for a significant value in research grants accept new students into the Master of undergraduate students to experience from a variety of government and Philosophy. This decision was made via a research environment first hand. The industry bodies with research income in the Program Revitalisation Project. the order of $5.8m Summer Work Experience scheme offered selected third year students an opportunity a number of USQ researchers won to undertake research with the vision of awards from government and industry continuing onto further study. for excellence in research and publications the Senior Leadership Committee agreed on a revised funding model to enhance research output in 2009 and beyond the Office of Research upgraded their systems and employed additional staff to enhance services to research staff and students the Office of Commercialisation continued to assist in forming investment opportunities for the University and industry and successfully distributed some of USQ’s research output.

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PMRC CEEFC CRRAH

The Public Memory Research Centre The Centre of Excellence in Engineered The Centre for Rural and Remote Area (PMRC) continued to coordinate and Fibre Composites (CEEFC) continued Health (CRRAH) continued working on key fund more than 25 projects locally, their collaborative project to produce projects to improve the well-being of rural nationally and internationally. The major fibre composite girders to replace communities. The Centre played a major projects included: archaeological work in timber railway girders. A research and role in the National Suicide Prevention development project on plant-based resins Strategy Project, hosting a significant southern Papua New Guinea; a television goals documentary on Vietnam veterans’ in partnership with the Department of Indigenous men’s gathering in Dalby. The memories of Fire Support Base Coral; Primary Industries and Fisheries was Centre also produced and disseminated an edition of the diaries of Australian another key project in 2008. The Centre 20 000 Community Care Cards to the photographer Frank Hurley; and a project hosted a two day international workshop Southern Darling Downs to support people to restore the lost piano rolls of Ferruccio – Fibre Composites in Civil Infrastructure in the region with mental illness. Additional Busoni. Researchers from the Centre – Past Present and Future – which was mental health training provided by the also attended a number of conferences, attended by over 70 delegates. Important Centre also yielded positive results. Other and articles have been accepted for infrastructure upgrades were completed in key research projects included physical publication. Funding had been granted to 2008 with a structural testing facility being activity levels in rural communities and UV develop an innovative digital repository purchased. Additionally, structural and radiation research. Members of the Centre capable of web interfacing to enable polymer testing services were available to attended and presented at a number of members of the public to view projects major industry clients. national and international conferences within the Centre. throughout the year.

CRTP ACSC The Australian Centre for Sustainable The Centre for Research in Catchments (ACSC) provided core Transformative Pedagogies (CRTP) involvement for major Australian and underwent a review through the year to State international collaboration activities. refocus and revitalise activities for 2009 This included forming a component of the and beyond. Despite the review taking Australian Mission to the European Union place, the Centre was able to provide Joint Science and Technology Committee advice and support to regional research (Brussels); completing discussions with operations. Members of the Centre also the United Nations Commission for provided presentations at national and Agricultural Meteorology in Geneva on a international conferences along, with major international meeting and workshop submitting material to enhance USQ’s to be held at USQ, Toowoomba in 2009; learning and teaching resources. and developing processes for joint China- Queensland Climate Change research CESRC programs with the Office of International The Computational Engineering and NCEA Collaborations, Queensland Department of Science Research Centre (CESRC) The National Centre for Engineering Premiers and Cabinet. worked on nine Australian Research in Agriculture (NCEA) continued to The Centre provided keynote presentations Council (ARC) funded projects and five lead and support vital regional research at over 100 international and national externally funded projects throughout projects. Significant projects included the conferences, and ACSC members the year. Two key strategic projects development of machine vision systems appeared in over 200 national and continued in 2008 involving collaboration for precision agriculture; development of international media pieces. The Centre with industry into rock fracturing and the tools and systems for monitoring energy hosted a number of international guests, manufacture of marine structures. The usage in agriculture; and delivery of a assisted research students in their Centre continued to support research suite of training programs in irrigation for studies and employed research fellows, students, and a number of staff served in industry representatives. administrative and management staff. prestigious roles outside the Centre. The Centre continued its partnership with CRC Irrigation Futures to control evaporation losses from storage dams. It also received State Government funding for rural water use efficiency research.

29 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Staff Goal: To attract and retain Recognising the achievements Award for Excellence in Innovation or Process highly qualified staff, and of our staff Improvement - sustain a workforce which The University offered awards to recognise An award was not made for 2008. values, recognises and rewards excellence amongst general staff. The Commendations awards are available in the categories of effort appropriately. Award for Outstanding Service, and Award to Sandra Cochrane and Greg for Excellence in Innovation or Process Pendlebury, in recognition of the Improvement. In 2008, the recipients were: development, integration and support of a wiki to improve collaboration and Performance against the goal Award for Outstanding Service - teamwork in virtual student groups In our effort to develop a workplace that Debbie Rhodes within the Faculty of Engineering & Surveying and, in particular, to values, recognises and rewards our staff, in recognition of the delivery of deliver equity in ENG1101 information various initiatives were employed that exceptional service to clients, literacy learning for off-campus contributed to our performance: demonstrated through excellent students The Certified Agreement 2005-2008 communications with and support to Sandra Nitschke, Mary-Ann nominal expiry date passed on 21 given to academic and administrative staff in their use of the University’s Lambert, Christy van Heerden, November 2008. Enterprise Bargaining information systems, particularly Peter Dobson and Robert Wood, in negotiations shall commence early through her proactive involvement recognition of the development and in 2009 for a subsequent Certified in the University-supported implementation of a study materials Agreement. pilot development and now core distribution system for off-shore The Functional Job Stream Framework system, the Electronic Assignment educational partnerships and and Linked Classification Programs Submission Environment (EASE). students enrolled at these partners. were implemented to assist employees Commendations advance their career at USQ by providing a clearer career path and to the Disability Resources Team and opportunity to gain additional skills. the Historical Archives Team. The BUILD Performance Management System was upgraded to better monitor staff performance. A 360 degree review was conducted for Senior Executives. Feedback and detailed goal plans were provided to those involved. The University Hazard and Incident Reporting and Tracking System and the Prevention of Workplace Violence procedures were introduced to improve workplace health and safety. A major emergency response was conducted at the Toowoomba Campus including local emergency services and local media, along with staff and students.

top left: Distinguished Service Medal recipient, Madeleine McPherson top right: Staff Bocce Challenge below: USQSafe staff (blue hats) and Toowoomba Campus volunteer Safety Wardens

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Staff profile and human This resulted in entry level minimum there was a 10 day employee consultation wages at USQ being 26.6% higher for period for any significant organisational resource management academic employees and 20.8% higher for change. general employees than local minimum Strategic staffing and The University conducts enterprise wages. Minimum wage used in these bargaining negotiations, and shall do so in workforce planning calculations is that specified by the 2009, to replace the Certified Agreement relevant Award for Academic Staff (2002) Our human resources planning largely that expires in 2009. Employee’s rights and the Award for General Staff (2002). goals concerned the employee transition were taken seriously by USQ in the process from the Realising-our-Potential Employee relations past and this will remain for future project that started in 2007 and operated negotiations. Some potential risk had been throughout 2008. The major strategic Continual change in the Federal identified for action. These included: Government’s Industrial Relations laws change that occurred in 2008 was the Recruitment process development and introduction of the and organisational changes as a result of At the commencement of Functional Job Stream Framework, the Realising-our-Potential project ensured employment at USQ, employees may which will provide pathways for individual that amendments to employee relations policies, procedures and practices be unaware of union coverage and employee’s career growth and improved their right to choose to or not to occurred in 2008. Extensive consultation organisational capability and capacity. belong to a union. with employees, management and union In addition, the Linked Classification representatives occurred throughout the Continuing employees Program for General Employees was year to assist in the changes to employee Continuing employees may not implemented following trials in previous relations policies. be aware of their ability to seek years. This program allows employees information and advice from a greater access to opportunities to increase As per the Certified Agreement 2005- nominated representative, i.e. 2008, our employees had a right to a their skills, salary and job functions while another employee of the University or range of benefits. With the exception of they remain in the same position. a Union representative. casual employees, all employees received Dispute resolution and grievance The development of the USQ Strategic Plan the following benefits: Superannuation procedures 2009-2013 resulted in the development of a (employer contributions), Paid Parental new Staff goal which focused on the future Leave, Other Categories of Leave NIL activities on the key issues of employee (including Recreation, Sick, Long Service), Collective bargaining attraction, retention, engagement, Leave Loading, Relocation Expenses, NIL rewards, recognition and development. Salary Packaging, Corporate Health The University had taken measures to The University also participated in the Cover Rates, Redundancy Entitlements, resolve these issues and to take proactive Australian Government’s Workplace Recognition of Prior Service, Flexible steps to ensure potential issues do not Productivity Program and established Working Conditions and Workers’ Compensation. Casual employees receive arise. Some corrective measures may take Human Resources Benchmarking an hourly loading of 23% to compensate place in 2009, and others were ongoing. Programs for use at USQ. for these benefits. Additionally, temporary The measures included: The University supports its employees employees had the following restrictions: Recruitment process a reduced rate of Superannuation for living amongst the local community During the USQ induction process, contracts under two years; unpaid serviced by the organisation. New employees were provided with paternal leave for contracts under one employees may be entitled to relocation information in relation to the four year, and redundancy entitlements did not and other financial assistance, based unions (i.e. NTEU, ASU, CPSU and exist for contracts under one year. upon the cost of relocation to Toowoomba, LHMU) who can represent them. The University does not encourage or Springfield or the Fraser Coast. No Throughout 2008, there was a provision discourage an employee from joining data existed for the proportion of Senior that employees must be consulted where a union. Management from the local community. there was a proposal for significant organisational change and where there Continuing employees The University has continually acted was a decision made to proceed with Information was provided on the USQ responsibility and proactively in regards significant organisational change. In terms website for employees should they to wages and conditions for staff, and of minimum notice periods for significant choose to seek additional information this continued in 2008. The organisation’s operational change, the University’s in relation to union support or further collective agreement provides for wages industrial agreements did not specify a advice for academic and general and salaries over and above minimum standard notice period; however, it was employees. The University had a wages specified in relevant Awards. the University’s custom and practice that room available at the Toowoomba

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Campus for employees to meet with Client services training, counselling, prevention and risk a union/employee representative control measures and treatment options for assistance with workplace or Human Resources continued to implement for staff were all enhanced throughout employee relations issues. Union service and systems upgrades through the year. In the event of an incident, representatives regularly visited 2008. Key enhancements were made to counselling options are also extended to the Fraser Coast and Springfield the BUILD Performance Management families of staff. Programs for the afore Program to increase the usefulness Campuses, to ensure that employees mentioned items were not extended to the and participation rates of this system. are provided with advice and support. wider community. It was not considered In addition, a 360 degree review was that USQ employees were at high risk or Dispute resolution and grievance conducted of the Senior Management had a high incidence of specific diseases. procedures team, with individual reports and goal Employees were able to seek plans being provided to participants. The University has a comprehensive assistance from a nominated Workplace Health and Safety Policy and representative (which may include Research, development and testing Procedures Manual, that outlines the another employee of the University began on two systems in 2008. A Human obligations of the University, managers or a Union) should they require Resources Management System project and supervisors in relation to health advice or representation in relation team was established to design, develop and safety issues. The contracts of to dispute, grievance or workplace and implement upgrades to the core employment for senior executive officers issues. The University does not human resources systems. In addition, contain a specific clause in relation to encourage or discourage employees e-portfolio software was trialled for health and safety obligations. Each faculty from seeking assistance from a implementation in 2009. This software has a Health and Safety Committee, and nominated representative. will allow employees to document their a corporate Health and Safety Committee personal and professional leaning journey also exists ensuring that 100% of the Collective bargaining in a university-maintained system. workforce are represented by formal The current USQ Certified Agreement health and safety committees. There was provides the opportunity for union Workplace health and safety no reference to Health and Safety topics and employee representatives to in the University’s formal agreements participate in the Staff Consultative USQSafe, the University’s team for with unions. Committee to discuss employment ensuring health and safety on-campus, issues. implemented a number of initiatives in 2008. The key improvement was the The University had also identified implementation of the Safety Management that additional working hours without System (Project Zero). The aim of Project remuneration or prior agreement may Zero was to provide a comprehensive have risk attached. To minimise that risk, system to plan, implement, evaluate, the Workplace Allocation Policy assisted review and audit the effectiveness of in equitable distribution of workloads existing and future policies, procedures among employees, and ensuring fair and work practices, and achieve workloads are fundamental to this compliance with relevant legislation. Other commitment. Employees may also access systems implemented during the year the organisation’s Grievance Procedures were the UniHIRTS (The University Hazard and Work Allocation dispute provisions, and Incident Reporting and Tracking should they have concerns in relation to System) and the Prevention of Workplace their working hours. For general (non- Violence procedures. academic) staff, overtime and time off in lieu of overtime provisions were able to A successful major emergency response be accessed to recognise additional hours was conducted with the participation of worked, where directed. local emergency services, local media and staff and students. To ensure that USQ does not breach ethical and legal child labour laws, proof of identity Each USQ Campus underwent a 100% and age was required in the recruitment hazard inspection, and comprehensive process. The University had acted in good plans were put in place to rectify all faith with partner institutions to ensure that issues. no organisation that USQ has a partnership with engages in child labour. The University had implemented programs to minimise risk of serious and chronic illness at the workplace. Education and

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Organisational development Staff table Staff turnover and training STAFF (FTE) 2006 2007 2008 STAFF (FTE) 2006 2007 2008 Clearer eligibility and assessment ALL STAFF ALL STAFF* rules were implemented for academic promotions in 2008. This resulted in a Gender Gender positive promotion round for the University. Female 791 817 787 Female 76 84 84 The Staff Engagement Framework, which Male 653 660 622 Male 50 62 55 identified strategies for staff involvement in the organisation, became part of the USQ Classification Age Group Academic <25 8 12 7 Strategic Planning Process. 599 614 578 Staff 25-34 23 36 33 General Staff 845 864 831 Professional development was temporarily 35-44 28 34 36 Salary downscaled in 2008 due to other 41 50 50 Package 45-54 23 31 23 projects and commitments. However, 55-64 30 27 31 878 employees attended professional Current Duties Term development activities through the year. 65+ 5 6 9 Tenured 934 988 914 In addition, 85 study assistance packages Limited Term 232 226 246 Region were processed over the three semesters. Toowoomba 112 125 127 Some staff were eligible to take leave Other Term 89 73 59 while studying. Casual 188 186 190 Fraser Coast 8 4 7 Springfield 6 17 5 Region 2 The University had transition assistance Stanthorpe 0 0 0 programs to assist retirees or terminated Toowoomba 1260 1197 1141 staff. The program included: pre- Fraser Coast 38 47 51 TOTAL 126 146 139 retirement planning; severance pay Springfield 46 51 60 *Permanent employees only (depending on length of service, age); Stanthorpe 0 4 5 retraining; job placement services and Consultants table transition assistance (all provided by an TOTAL STAFF 1444 1477 1409 external organisation). CONSULTANTS USED BY ACADEMIC STAFF USQ DURING 2008 The University employed two trained Faculty Expenditure Category security personnel. In addition, it was ($’000) Arts 71 81 67 a requirement for third party security 1. Management 181 Business 126 128 129 personnel to obtain Licensed Security 2. Human Resource Education 143 137 126 117 Officers Registration, covering use of force Management Engineering & by security personnel and associated legal 59 66 68 3. Information Technology 1188 Surveying responsibilities. 4. Communications 361 Sciences 119 116 106 5. Finance / Accounting 93 LTSU / ELEPC 23 18 17 6. Professional / Technical 5810 Kumbari 9 9 10 TOTAL 7750 Non-faculty 49 58 56

Level Above Senior 61 80 79 Lecturer Senior 102 114 111 Lecturer (C) Lecturer (B) 219 215 213 Lecturer (A) 217 204 175

TOTAL ACADEMIC 599 614 578 STAFF Notes: overleaf: 1. FTE indicates Full-Time Equivalence of top: Lecturer in Music, Dr. Marilyn Meier-Kapavale full-time, fractional full-time and casual bottom: USQSafe staff support ‘victims’ during the staff mock major emergency response exercise 2. Employees covered by the performance review program this page: Springfield Campus staff

33 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Equity and multiculturalism Goal: To have a student body Equity Equal opportunity and equity that closely reflects the make- Student equity for staff up of the broader society, Equity and equal opportunity for staff Creating opportunities for students to build an environment from a variety of backgrounds to pursue was primarily the responsibility of which fosters successful higher education continued to be a Human Resources, and specifically, the participation by people from priority for USQ throughout 2008. A Equity Office. In 2008, many projects and diverse backgrounds, and to range of scholarships and bursaries continuing policies were sustained. Key were available to students which were tasks and policies included: develop graduates who are administered through Student Services. culturally sensitive in order These scholarships were targeted at ongoing support to various committees which were committed to maintaining to contribute to creating a equity areas, including: students from a low socio-economic status background; and enhancing staff equity, including society that values diversity students from rural and geographically the Staff Consultative Committee and difference. isolated areas of Australia; Aboriginal and and the Staff Planning and Policy Torres Strait Islander students; students Committee with disability; domestic students from a the implementation of the Equal non-English speaking background; and Performance against the goal students disadvantaged as a result of their Opportunity Online Training, which was compulsory for all staff to complete We aimed to meet the needs of our diverse gender in accessing education. community and our goals in 2008 through flexible working options and other Additionally, programs were administered formation of policy and projects alongside family friendly initiatives being which assisted students who were day-to-day duties. Key developments in maintained throughout the RoP project offenders in custody, first generation 2008 were: students (the first in their family to attend initial plans created to help equalise the the University was awarded the higher education), and second chance gender balance in senior management Queensland Multicultural Award 2008, learners (students undertaking higher and within the senior academic ranks. Business Category. Having been the education for the first time as adults). ongoing mentoring programs, first Australian university to implement formal policies on multiculturalism in Specialised services for international workshops and presentations, held in the 1990s, the Queensland Government students, including orientation programs 2008, to ensure staff were aware of the has formally recognised USQ as a and events, activities and trips, were various discrimination, equity and other leader in multiculturalism. offered. Disability Support offered policies for equal opportunity. students with disabilities advocacy, help the establishment of the English with alternate assessment and provision of The University’s Equity Office has a Language and Enabling Programs specialised equipment. Further investment commitment to excellence in employment Centre to assist students into university in assistive technologies, and production of and education, equality of opportunity study and studying in the English specialised study materials, enhanced the language in the employment of staff and to assist ability for students to assume independent in providing access to equity in tertiary the receipt of multiple grants to assist learning. USQ in holding multicultural events education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. To help achieve this goal, numerous cultural days and events held the Equity Office maintains a number at USQ, with many other community events being assisted by USQ of policies and publications, which all conform to, and build upon, affirmative a large number of scholarships provided to students from disadvantaged action, anti-discrimination legislation and backgrounds other government policies. the Status of Women in Employment paper was drafted to assist the USQ gender equity in employment and to become and Equal Opportunity Employer of Choice.

Representatives at a Multifaith Service

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Social justice Social Justice Committee Multiculturalism

The University continued to develop framework The USQ Multicultural Centre promoted and implement strategies to support The Social Justice Committee framework multiculturalism at USQ and in the wider the access, retention, progression and was established in 2004. The framework regional, national and international success of our diverse cohort of students includes an overarching senior communities throughout 2008. Staff in the and staff. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social management committee responsible to Centre sat on many Committees at USQ Justice), along with other key members the Vice-Chancellor, with six specialist and offered advice to staff, students and goals of staff, continued the coordination of an subcommittees reporting to it – the wider community both in meetings and effective institutional approach aimed at Indigenous Affairs Committee, Status of outside the Committees. student and staff wellbeing, retention, Women in Employment and Education The Centre also presented scholarly career advancement, performance and Committee, Disability Advisory Committee, articles and submissions to government, experience at USQ. Numerous advances Multicultural and Transnational Advisory both for the University and for other in social justice were experienced at Committee, Student Equity Network and community groups. USQ throughout the year, with the key the Staff Equity Advisory Committee. contributions being: The University organised and was directly Each specialist subcommittee includes involved in a number of key community the establishment of ELEPC - English broad representation by staff working in multicultural events throughout the year, Language and Enabling Programs relevant operational areas, and is chaired including: Centre - from previous separate by a senior manager who is an ex-officio programs and structures including, member of the Social Justice Committee, Harmony Day 2008 Tertiary Preparation Program, ELICOS, providing strong linkages between the The Toowoomba Languages and Uniprep, Foundation, English Language managerial/strategic and operational Cultural Festival and Culture Program elements of the University. India’s Independence Day program the SWEE paper (Status of Women in Papua New Guinea Independence Day Education and Employment) compiled celebration on employment of women at USQ as part of the process of applying to African Cultural Day become an Equal Opportunity Employer Saudi Arabia National Day. of Choice The University also participated in a bi-monthly meetings of the Social number of other projects in 2008 with Justice Committee and its six sub- the Mentoring and Language Initiative for committees. Mature-Age Women Students from Refugee Community project being a keystone project. Additionally, USQ held a presentation of The Imam and the Pastor to contribute to further peace-building in the region.

The Multicultural Centre and USQ were recognised for their multicultural and community efforts by being awarded the Queensland Multicultural Award 2008, Business Category. A number of small grants were also awarded throughout the year to assist in multicultural and community programs.

Celebrating Harmony Day 2008

35 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Community engagement Goal: To contribute to the Recognising excellence in Our contribution to our regions community by developing community engagement Toowoomba ‘university cities’ built on The University and its staff’s efforts were The USQ Toowoomba Campus remained community partnership, recognised by external bodies throughout the largest employer in the region, 2008. The major acknowledgements of service and engagement. employing over 1100 full-time staff. excellence in there areas were: Additionally, USQ had over 4400 the Phoenix Radio Station won the on-campus students, providing significant Bendigo Bank Community Achievement economic impact for the region. Performance against the goal Award as part of the inaugural awards We built additional and enhanced from the Greater Springfield Chamber The Campus continued to enhance links community partnerships throughout 2008 of Commerce with local schools and Toowoomba’s TAFE College. University staff continued and reaffirmed our commitment to our Ms Nicola Mead, a USQ Engineering to support ‘Friends of Flexi’, an advisory regions. The major developments included: Student, received a Queensland Smart group for the Flexi School, a school a realignment of the Community Women – Smart Award for work with that provides educational pathways Engagement portfolio, resulting in the the Toowoomba region on water for disadvantaged students. Additional overall responsibility for the goal being consumption and water management innovations in 2008 included more moved to the Office of the Deputy Vice- initiatives articulation options for TAFE students to Chancellor (Scholarship) the Shakespeare in the Park Festival move to University, traineeships and work won two awards for use in 2008 as the major cultural community placements at USQ and enhanced school engagement projects, namely: part of the Myer Foundation and engagement via the Future Link program. the Queensland Events Regional Shakespeare in the Park Development Program. The Festival (total attendance 11 066) Cultural leadership in the region received a financial boost of $32 000 was maintained throughout 2008 as Visual Art Annual Exhibition Series from the Awards Artsworx continued the award-winning (total attendance 10 700) Dr Rebecca Scollen received a $3000 Shakespeare in the Park Festival, the Breeze Finance Children’s Festival grant from the Faculty of Arts Research McGregor Schools, the West Star Motors (total attendance 5190) Committee for research for the 2009 Twilight Series, the Opera Odyssey and Ergon Energy Big Band Regional Tour Shakespeare in the Park Festival. the Breez Finance Children’s Festival. (total attendance 2180) Visual artists took part in the Visual Art McGregor Schools, including the Annual Exhibition Series and the Graduart 41st McGregor Summer School Exhibition. (total participants 678) The region’s school students were regional community links were strengthened with special regard to encouraged to show their academic regional advisory councils and the ability at a number of events held at the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Campus throughout the year. The Science and Engineering Challenge, Siemens links with industry, regional Science Experience, Primary Industry communities and governments were Centre for Science Education Camp, Youth strengthened via USQ’s research output Leadership Day, Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize, regional multicultural events were held German Verse Speaking Competition and and supported by the University. the Girls and ICT day were just a sample of the popular events held.

The University’s commitment to growing regional intelligence was not confined to school students. The Faculty of Business enhanced links with the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, actively participating in many events. Additionally, USQ became an active member of the Regional Advisory Group, a body dedicated to the growth of the region.

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goals Internationalisation Goal: To ensure that it Our international program remains Australia’s leading Our international student load remained transnational educator, stable in 2008 as we continued to implement changes resulting from the the University includes an review of our international operation from international perspective in all previous years. of its operations and services. While the total load represented by international students has fallen since 2006, the income realised from the Performance against the goal international students increased in 2008, due to better contracts with our The achievement of our internationalisation international partners, and a more goals were via the following: sustainable fee structure. A number of audits were conducted in Student Group 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 the internationalisation area, including International - 601 663 739 715 726 preliminary Education Services for on-campus Overseas Students (ESOS) Compliance International Partner - 430 867 713 615 602 Audits in preparation the AUQA Cycle onshore 2 Audit. International Partner - 1756 2110 2142 1805 1960 off-shore Graduation ceremonies were held in International Direct - Singapore, Malaysia and in Hangzhou, 1185 681 628 596 483 distance China for the first time. Total Load [EFTSL] 3972 4321 4222 3730 3770 A number of international agreements were signed to increase the The University’s programs and courses internationalisation of the curriculum continued to have a strong international and to assist in professional and aspect. research opportunities. Prime examples of the internationalisation The Language and Culture major was of curricula were evident in the Language added for the Bachelor of Arts, and the and Culture major as part of the Bachelor Bachelor of Accounting and Sustainable of Arts. This major addresses the ‘global Business was developed. citizen’ graduate attributes through Further restructuring to USQ’s foreign language skills, awareness of international area occurred through the history, politics, culture, traditions etc, of Realising-our-Potential project, with the countries throughout the world. international student being incorporated into the Student Management Division. The Bachelor of Accounting and Sustainable Business was developed with CityU of Seattle, USA. It consists of courses at both universities, and awareness of the global environment will be a graduate attribute.

The University was granted CPA Australia approval to offer the Accounting Major in the Bachelor of Commerce and the Master of Professional Accounting via partners in China, New Zealand and Singapore. Students will also have the option of completing professional experience in Bangkok, Thailand or Montana, USA, as part of the Bachelor of Education. This will be the first time right: Signing the Bachelor of Accounting that foreign professional experience is and Sustainable Business agreement with CityU of Seattle, USA. available for this program.

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Meeting the international Other key international agreements and The University continued to embed community’s needs activities included: changes to the administration of our international area. While these changes signing of 3+0 agreement with Hang Our international cohort could rely on a proved successful, further fundamental Chiang College in Penang, Malaysia number of support services, including changes were agreed to in the RoP project. by the Faculty of Arts to provide the health, academic and financial advice These changes will see the Student Bachelor of Mass Communications through Student Services. Our range of Degree Management Division encompassing the goals anti-discrimination and anti-harassment role that USQInternational performed. a professional experience partnership polices and procedures helped enhance These changes had already begun to entered into between the Faculty of the student experience. Additionally, be implemented in 2008, with further Education and Sarasas Ektra bi-lingual the majority of our programs included embedding to occur in 2009. Additional schools in Bangkok international content and options for Faculty support was introduced in 2008, the Bachelor of Accounting and assessment to align with our transnational with international coordinators liaising Sustainable Business, developed and vision. A website for our Chinese students between this section and international launched by the Springfield Campus was developed and linked via the partners. corporate website. and CityU of Seattle, USA Student Management and The Program Revitalisation Project The University participated in the USQInternational’s finalisation of also heralded results for USQ’s future. International Career Fair in Brisbane with five articulation agreements and An internal discussion paper entitled a variety of Australian Universities and seven Workforce Innovation Program Internationalisation of the Curriculum International organisations. This assisted articulation agreements with became a base resource for the both domestic and international students institutions in eight countries International Strategy 2009-2013 and the to pursue careers overseas. This program a Memorandum of Understanding, Strategic Plan 2009-2013. These documents will be expanded to Sydney in 2009. This signed with Palangkaraya University provided a focused approach to an accompanies USQ’s Virtual Career Fair in Indonesia. enhanced commitment to international to assist off-campus students to examine education at USQ. their career options. The University also participated in many projects and exchanges with international Our outlook institutions. This resulted in various training sessions, classes, research The University took major steps to collaborations and events occurring at enhancing our future in the international USQ’s campus’ or involving USQ staff market during 2008. As part of the overseas. preparation for the 2009 AUQA audit, a below: Gift to the USQ Library from the Chinese Consulate-General number of audits of USQ’s international area occurred. This resulted in nine projects being launched to improve services in this area. In addition, an internal ESOS audit was conducted which resulted in a number of policy and procedure changes. Continual compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and Universities Australia Code of Practice is of paramount concern for USQ.

The University continued to enhance its partnerships with other institutions worldwide. An important step was achieved for USQ, as the first graduation ceremony in Hangzhou, China was held. This was aligned with the first International Partner Conference in the same city. Graduation ceremonies were also held in Singapore and Malaysia.

39 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Enterprise and operations Goal: To improve the Financial and physical University’s sustainability resource management through financial performance Physical assets and site by both securing a more robust planning revenue stream and improving The first structured Space Audit was the efficiency of resource use. conducted in 2008, which resulted in revisions to the Space Policy. One of the major enhancements to the Policy was Performance against the goal the inclusion of space utilisation targets for USQ. As a result of the RoP project, Highlights for 2008 relating to our overall multiple space changes occurred with operations and our financial and physical staff and department moving offices and resource management included: buildings as a result of the organisational structural changes from the Project. USQ was the lead institution in A Condition Audit of all buildings and Workplace Productivity Program to grounds was also conducted through the develop the Universities Integrated year. Finally, initial preparations were Dashboard, which received $2m of made for the Learning Commons, where external funding. the Library, refectory, commercial spaces Facilities Management was established, and the Quadrangle will be redesigned to expanding the role of the previous enhance student activity and resources. Building and Facilities Department. Facilities Management has taken Energy and water management responsibility for capital and minor works projects, buildings and grounds A number of projects were launched in maintenance, printing services, central 2008 to decrease water usage. During the store mailroom and estates activities. year, the Toowoomba Regional Council billed USQ for 63 915kL of water usage. The University completed many Three key projects that began in 2008 audits throughout the year, providing were: more waterwise toileting systems, impetus for change across many which included waterless and dual areas, including environmental and flush systems; and a project to increase business sustainability; ICT and general rainwater capture and enhancement university operation. of grey water systems. Finally, a water The preparations for the AUQA Cycle 2 retention basin was constructed at the Audit were intensified in 2008 prior to Toowoomba Campus as an irrigation water the audit in 2009. source. Additional efforts were also made Printing Services won a Gold award to reduce the use of bore water with the from NIPPA (Network for In-house Print move towards rain water for grounds use. Professionals Australasia) for offset No town water supplies were used for this printing excellence. purpose. USQ was recognised at the Toowoomba The Building Maintenance Control Systems Carnival of Flowers. Its float was were regularly reviewed during the year included in the annual procession to ensure correct operation and that the through the streets of the City. buildings were as energy efficient as Two USQ staff became accredited Green possible. The estimate gas and electricity Buildings Professionals after passing consumption for the Toowoomba Campus the Green Building Council exams, was 62 872GJ. which provides the University with important knowledge moving into the Strategic Plan 2009–2013.

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Central control and monitoring Overall operations USQ Historical Archives systems Marketing and promotional A comprehensive Historical Archives framework was developed which In 2008, the University introduced activities integrated various collections of the BEIMS (Building and Engineering importance, including the USQ Information Management System) Earlier in 2008, the Corporate Photographic Collection, the Audio- Facilities Management system, which Communication Office was established

Visual Collection and the Historical Music goals allowed enhanced monitoring, resource to assist in the strategic communication allocation and cost maintenance of our functions of the University. The office Collection. Through the newly established facilities. Facilities Management took moved many of the public relations governance structure, which included over the coordination of water, electricity functions from Marketing and Public a steering committee with external and gas accounts, which allowed a Relations to concentrate its efforts representation, full incorporation into consistent approach to the use of in reputation management, issues Corporate Records and a policy and resources across USQ. Consultation and management and stakeholder regulations framework, the Historical planning commenced during the year to engagement. Internal communications Archives was independently assessed to increase reporting contributions to the with staff also plays a key part in the be of national historical significance, and GRI indicators. Finally, a review of the functions of the Corporate Communication joined a network of key museum groups pool car utilisation occurred to minimise Office, as does media relations and public and organisations. Through the work financial and environmental impacts from opinion research. of the Historical Archives team, several this service. exhibitions were organised with the Peter The Marketing Department continued Rorke OAM – A Tribute Exhibition providing with their various promotional activities. Sustainable outcomes for 2008 the highlight for 2008. Activities included the School Partners The primary drivers for environmental Program, which manages and enhances sustainability at USQ were Facilities relationships with high schools in the Management and the Environment and region. USQ Corporate Club was a success Sustainability Committee. The latter was in 2008, bringing together various regional reviewed in 2008 with a new terms of business leaders for networking and reference and committee structure being other opportunities. Other activities, implemented. The Committee will be like fundraising, alumni, open days and assisted by an Environmental Action Plan internal publications, were also managed which was developed through the year. by the Marketing Department.

Expressions of Interest were called in 2008 to conduct an Environmental Audit in 2009. This process will assist USQ below: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Parade – in achieving carbon neutrality which USQ float had been included as a target for the 2009–2013 Strategic Plan. It will also assist the University in reporting to increased Global Reporting Initiative guidelines for future sustainability reporting. In addition, a campus-wide recycling review was initiated, which included purchasing recycling stations at the Toowoomba Campus.

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Information and Internet development to increase activity at the Toowoomba Campus. In addition, the Learning Centre Communication Technology The USQ Internet presence continued to was relocated from the Learning and grow in 2008. One major development was (ICT) Teaching Support Unit to the Library to USQ’s presence on ‘Second Life’ which The University embarked on a major better integrate USQ’s various learning culminated in an electronic careers fair. systems upgrade project, known as support tools. This allowed USQ’s distance students to ‘Project S’. The project will result in participate in an event usually reserved for upgrades to the PeopleSoft Student, Freedom of Information (FOI) on-campus students. Human Resource and Payroll systems, The University, in 2008, continued to implementation of a class, student and The Handbook continued to be offered meet its statutory obligations under the staff portal, and replacement of the exclusively online and was enhanced Freedom of Information Act 1992 through current system access and authentication to ensure that all information was the administrative processing of access system, with an Identity Management communicated accurately, transparently requests for documents held by the System. and positively. Additional filter tools, University. In accordance with reporting including tabs to clearly delineate between An interim Data Centre strategy was requirements under the FOI Act, the current and future handbooks, were also endorsed to increase storage, capacity University will make available to the wider included in the enhancements. and disaster recovery systems at USQ. community its annual publication, USQ Additionally, the Technology Enhanced The Content Management System was Statement of Affairs 2007/08, and submit to Learning Laboratory (TELL) was formally recognised for upgrade to minimise the Department of Justice and Attorney- introduced to USQ in early 2008 and business risks and to enhance user and General the USQ FOI s108 Annual Report provided a space where staff could explore viewer experiences. The look and feel of 2007/08. the pedagogical aspects of learning and USQConnect, USQAssist, USQAdmin and teaching technologies. the Handbook were all updated to reflect Privacy the corporate USQ website layout. ICT were also involved in bringing The University’s processes and associated computer and communication technology policy and procedures continued to meet to a new USQ building at Fraser Coast, and Library the obligations required by the Queensland ‘Moot Court’ – a new space for USQ Law The Library collection grew to over Public Sector Privacy Guidelines. students. The telephone systems at the 400 000 titles, which included over 90 000 There were sustained levels of activity Toowoomba and Fraser Coast Campuses electronic titles. An important upgrade to throughout 2008 associated with the were upgraded through the year. Library services was the DiReCt electronic processing of third party legal discovery database course readings. Integrated with In an effort to minimise the environmental instruments, and external requests for USQStudyDesk, over 5000 titles became footprint of the Division, ICT Services access to personal information. Ongoing available to students. employed an Environmental Officer staff training in Privacy awareness to respond proactively to changing Plans for the Learning Commons began and individual responsibilities continued environmental needs. Additionally, a Staff in 2008 which heavily involved the Library. through the Human Resources Wellness Officer was employed to maintain The Learning Commons will integrate Organisational Development and and improve working conditions and staff various learning and commercial tools Training Program. health.

The Year Two Interim Review of the Division of ICT Services occurred with recommendations being provided to the December meeting of the ICT Strategy Committee. A number of benchmarking activities with other Universities have been initiated and an external review of the Division is planned for 2009. Annual staff and student ICT satisfaction surveys were also conducted along with other independent surveys.

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Recordkeeping Whistleblowers Protection

The key Recordkeeping development Action 1994 during the year was the implementation Section 30 Information about disclosures of TRIM, the electronic document and was received and those substantially records management system, as the verified. There were no disclosures primary driver for records management received or verified in 2008. compliance at USQ. In addition, a new USQ Records Management Governance Policy Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 was developed and implemented during 2008. Training was also provided to select Pursuant to its obligations under the staff to ensure compliance with relevant Public Sector Ethics Act 1994, USQ has laws, codes and policies and proficiency in implemented a Code of Conduct which the new recordkeeping systems. Code aims to foster and maintain public trust in the integrity and professionalism Changes in Legislation of USQ, by ensuring its members maintain appropriate standards of conduct. The In 2008, the Federal Government amended Code applies to all employees, visiting and the Higher Education Support Act 2003 adjunct academics, Council members and by removing provisions relating to the volunteers acting on behalf of USQ. The imposition of the Higher Education Code can be accessed on USQ’s website. Workplace Relations Requirements and USQ has a policy on conflicts of interest the National Governance protocols as a applicable specifically to members of specific condition of a higher educational Council, which policy describes USQ’s provider’s Commonwealth Grant Scheme expectations of individual members; in funding. While the National Protocols are particular, their responsibility to disclose no longer a legislative requirement, they conflicts of interest and to act honestly remain an ongoing benchmark for good and diligently in discharge of their duties. governance practice in the context of Training programs have been developed to quality and accountability under the Higher alert new staff and new Council members Education Support Act 2003. to their obligations. The USQ Legal Office web page contains information on ethics The Queensland State Government passed principles and obligations for public the Higher Education (General Provisions) officials. Act 2008 replacing the Higher Education (General Provisions) Act 2003. Under this USQ also has developed procedures to Act, universities in Queensland must assist employees and Council members to meet specified conditions and quality identify potential conflicts of interest, and accountability requirements for financial maintains a Register of disclosed interests viability, quality, fairness, compliance and concerning benefits and gifts received. student contribution and fee requirements to be eligible for Commonwealth and other grants and scholarships. This Act incorporates, among other items, changes into Queensland legislation as a result of amendments to the Federal Government’s Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.

The Federal Government also announced that from July 1 2009, universities will be permitted to set a Student Support Fee that will enable support of student services and amenities.

43 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Institutional Performance 2004-2008 | Reporting on a selection of key indicators

B’mark/ Status or Performance Indicator 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Ranking [a]

1 Learning and Teaching Student Enrolments and Load

Total Student Enrolments 26 174 25 378 25 900 24 984 24 756 — Total Student Load 12 158 12 092 12 249 12 129 12 252 — Enrolments - Commencing Students 14 246 14 211 11 070 10 241 10 760 — Enrolments - All Undergraduate 18 834 17 690 18 042 17 679 17 289 — Enrolments - Higher Degree Research 200 206 215 267 325 — Enrolments - Higher Degree Coursework 5312 5948 5844 5372 5600 — Enrolments - Other Postgraduate 1828 1534 1799 1666 1542 — Postgraduates as % of Total Students 28% 30% 30% 29% 30% — Load – All Undergraduate 9480 9094 9121 9312 9230 — Load – All Postgraduate 2744 2998 3128 2817 3022 — Student Performance [b] Student Retention 74% 73% 74% 77% — Student Progress = Course Pass Rate 78% 77% 77% 81% 81% Student Completions 4000 4095 4172 4557 5160 — Market Share [d] and Student Demand USQ Share of Regional Communities Market [e] 44% 42% 44% 44% — — USQ Share of Queensland Market 10% 9% 9% 9% — — USQ Share of Australian Distance Education 10% 8% 9% 9% — — USQ Share of Other Australian States Market 1% 1% 1% 1% — — USQ Share of Australians Overseas Market 7% 11% 5% 4% — — USQ Share of (Australian) International Market 4% 4% 3% 3% — — USQ Share of Australian Graduations 2% - - - — — USQ Share of International Distance Education 28% 31% 32% 38% — — Market Share of Distance Education for Qld Universities 42% 37% 39% 40% — — Student Demand (= Ratio 1st Preferences to Offers) 0.92 0.91 1.05 — — Client Satisfaction and Teaching Quality [g] Student Evaluation of Teaching [h] (score / 7) 5.51 5.55 5.59 5.6 5.63 CEQ: % Good Teaching Satisfaction [i] 81% 81% 80% 82% 81% CEQ: % Generic Skills Satisfactioni 86% 86% 86% 87% 85% CEQ: % Overall Rating Satisfactioni 93% 93% 90% 91% 88% Graduate Outcomes

GDS: % Graduates in Full-Time Study [j] 10.30% 7.40% 6.70% 10.10% 10.20% GDS: % Graduates in Full-Time Employment [k] 78.80% 79.30% 65.50% 63.40% 71.00% GDS: Median Starting Salary [l] 37 750 39 800 38 750 42 000 45 000 GDS: % Graduates Seeking FT Employment [m] 21.20% 20.70% 17.00% 16.60% 14.20% Employer Evaluation of USQ Graduates [n] (score/5) 4.52 4.49 4.48 4.49 — — Flexibility

% Enrolments External 77% 77% 82% 77% 75% % Enrolments Multi-Modal 7% 9% 8% 12% 13% — Web-Based Subjects Offered [o] 113 112 123 124 126 — Web-Based Student Enrolments 1264 1184 1185 821 1284 — Enrolment Trends

% Students Internal 23% 22% 22% 23% 25% Enrolment Density (= Ratio of Enrolments to Load) 2.15 2.10 2.11 2.06 2.02 Median Age of Students 30 30 28 28 28

ANNUAL REPORT | 2008 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND 44 Salaries Health and Safety and Health Total($’000) ResearchIncome ResearchMasters+ PhD ResearchCompletions– (EFTSU) ResearchLoad Research 3 TotalPackage - training hours TotalGeneral - training hours TotalAcademic - training hours coveredStaffCollective BargainingAgreements% by arefemalewho Staff Senior % arefemalewho Staff Academic % General – Staff of Age Mean Academic – Staff of Age Mean [x] (%) Rate Separation Staff Turnover[w] Staff (%) Rate DegreeHigher with Staff Academic % PhD with Staff Academic % (EFTS:FTE) Ratio Staff Student FTE Staff Casual FTE Staff FFT) and (FT Academic – FTE[v] Staff 4 Conferenceof PublicationsNumber ArticlesPublished Journal of Number Averagemaleacademic Library Expenditure per EFTSU ($) EFTSU Expenditureper Library % Library Expenditure on Information ResourcesInformationExpenditure[r] on Library % Support’ Academic ‘Other Services’‘Student and Expenditureon Central % 2 2 Averagefemaleacademic Averagemalegeneral Averagefemalegeneral Injury Rate (frequency per 1 million work hours) work million 1 (frequencyper Rate Injury Fatalities Rate Absentee availablerosteredmeans (days days working Rate Day Lost Rate Disease Occupational % employees in defined benefits scheme benefits defined employeesin % Averagefemalepackage Averagemalepackage St Student aff [dd] v – General (FT and FFT) and (FT General –

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tor 45 40.78% 15.93% 418.13 2004 3501 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND |SOUTHERN 2008OF UNIVERSITY REPORT |ANNUAL 22% 40% 14% 73% 38% 131 205 751 440 320 196 9% 29 43 47 20 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 41.28% 15.42% 440.72 2005 24% 41% 12% 76% 42% 133 162 765 447 9% 31 42 47 20 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — $109 703 $109 817 $116 institutional perf institutional $80 473 $80 $76 766 $76 $56 573 $56 $48 742 $48 46.82% 14.33% 2441.5 1542.5 495.02 2.27% 0.07% 98.04 24.27 2006 17% 39% 12% 81% 45% 99% 134 173 188 797 457 9% 0% 29 43 48 20 — — — 0 $115 887 $115 073 $144 $87 360 $87 $78 026 $78 $60 555 $60 $52 407 $52 44.12% 11.42% 5475.5 424.25 2.34% 0.04% 100% 265.5 97.59 27.96 2007 3015 25% 39% 12% 85% 50% 164 186 819 469 9% 0% 29 43 48 20 — — — 0 $102 572 $102 $177 224 $177 260 $152 $89 795 $89 $70 062 $70 $57 957 $57 ormance 2004-2008 ormance 2850.3 2.45% 0.07% 100% 97.53 20.34 2008 2186 11% 22% 38% 17% 84% 48% 75.1 199 190 782 437 0% 43 44 49 21 — — — — — — 0 [a] Ranking B’mark/ r 39 r -[q] performance8 r institutional performance 2004-2008

B’mark/ Status or Performance Indicator 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Ranking [a]

5 Equity and Multiculturalism Females as % of Total Students 50% 49% 50% 52% 52% Females as % of Commencing Students 48% 47% 50% 54% 51% % of Females in Engineering 8% 8% 9% 9% 9% Enrolments - Indigenous Students 192 202 194 292 260 Indigenous Student Progression (= Pass Rate) 78% — — — — Enrolments - People with Disabilities 641 628 607 660 718 % of Students Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 28% 28% 29% 31% 33% % of students from Rural and Isolated Regions 58% 59% 59% 56% 54%

6 Community engagement Domestic Non-award Enrolments 655 771 1902 996 975 Total McGregor Schools Enrolments [t] 657 547 649 672 678 Performance Centre: Music Attendance [u] 5948 4014 4073 6014 4138 Performance Centre: Theatre Attendance [u] 9804 9648 8495 14685 16692

7 Internationalisation International Student Load 3940 4400 4223 3729 3770 International Student Enrolments as % of Total Student Enrolments 31% 35% 34% 31% 30% Market Breadth 1. Number Countries Serviced 120 110 114 119 114 Market Breadth 2: # Countries Accounting for 80% [s] 14 12 15 13 12

8 Financial and physical resource management Financials

Revenue ($m) 124.68 153.32 160.02 177.08 202.3 Value of Assets ($m) 219.58 268.16 268.52 294.86 330.9 Liquidity Ratio 2.13 2.84 1.66 1.87 2.41 (= Ratio of Current Assets to Current Liabilities) % Income from Non-Government Sources [y] 31.77% 28.99% 33.35% 32.86% 35.34% 3.00% % Income from Fees and Charges (not international) [z] 5.89% 5.11% 8.33% 2.63% [ee] % Expenditure on Staff Benefits 65.15% 65.97% 64.12% 65.88% 60.66% Physical Resource Management [aa] Efficiency of Space Design (% UFA / GFA) [bb] 83.9% 79.7% 80.0% — — 67.0% Cost of Maintenance ($ per m2 GFA) 22.1 21.65 21.76 — — 20.97 Expenditure on Refurbishments ($ per m2 GFA) 19.03 38.21 40.52 — — 41.02 Number of Car Parking Spaces per FTE Staff 1.48 1.61 1.57 — — 1.60 Total Cost of Cleaning ($ per m2 GFA) 8.97 11.28 9.97 — — 12.31 Energy Consumption (GJ per m2 GFA) 0.7 0.69 0.71 — — 0.73 Grounds Maintenance Expenditure ($ per Ha) 7337 9531 8771 — — 7665 Cost of Security ($ per m2 GFA) 4.95 5.01 5.14 — — 7.34 Water Consumption (kL per m2 GFA) 1.39 1.19 0.84 — — 0.94

9 Organisational Responsibility Total number of incidents of discrimination — — 1 3 0 Total number of incidents involving Indigenous rights — — 0 0 0 Total incidents of non-compliance (Health and Safety) — — 0 0 0

— indicates data not available or not applicable.

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B’mark/ Status or Performance Indicator 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Ranking [a]

[a] “r” refers to the rank position of USQ within the group of 45 Australian higher ed. institutions for the indicator concerned. Ranks for student, staff and finance data are derived from the DEST publications: Students 2004, Staff 2004 and Finances 2004 — www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/publications_resources/statistics/publications_higher_education_statistics_collections.htm [b] Benchmarks taken from the DEST publication Characteristics and Performance of Australian Higher Ed. Institutions, 2000 — www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/publications_resources/statistics/outcomes/ [c] Ranking for performance data contextualised for student demographic and other factors — refer to [b]. [d] Market share is based on enrolments. [e] Regional communities considered are Darling Downs, Wide Bay, SW Qld and CW Qld. [f] Benchmark taken as the mean demand for all Queensland universities for 2003 (reference: QTAC). [g] Client satisfaction is from data taken from USQ’s internal Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) course survey; and the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) national survey of graduates. Graduate Outcomes are assessed using the Graduate Destination Survey (GDS) conducted by all universities; and a survey of employers of USQ graduates conducted by USQ. The National CEQ and GDS benchmarks are from the 2002 survey, as the 2003 survey figures are not yet available. [h] Ratings are from on-campus students undertaking courses around week 11 of Semester 1 and 2 using a 7 point scale to indicate their response to the question: “All things considered, how would you rate the teaching of the lecturers in this course?” The separate mean ratings for Semesters 1 and 2 were averaged to provide a yearly performance measure. There are no external benchmarks, as the data is taken from an internal survey. [i] The CEQ percentages shown above are the proportion of all respondents that broadly agreed with the items on the two CEQ scales and the Overall Satisfaction Index. Respondents indicated broad agreement by rating the scale item as 3, 4 or 5 on a 5 point scale. The percentages shown are derived from figures supplied by GCCA, which consisted of the percentage of graduates in each qualification level and broad area of study that rated the scale as 3, 4 or 5. The overall USQ and National (benchmark) percentages are obtained by weighting the percentage in each qualification level and broad study-area category by the number of respondents in the group, and averaging the weighted percentages over total number of respondents (i.e. the sum of the weights). [j] These are Australian first-degree graduates in further full-time study. [k] This is the number of Australian first-degree graduates in full-time employment as a percentage of those available for full-time employment. [l] These are Australian bachelor degree graduates who were in their first full-time job. [m] The number of Australian first degree graduates in part-time employment or unemployed seeking full-time as a percentage of those available for full-time employment. [n] Figures are derived from an internal USQ survey, noting employer responses to the question: “Your level of satisfaction with the employee”, using a 5 point rating scale. [o] As based on USQOnline enrolments and course offerings. [p] The high proportion of USQ students who are external students results in the median age for USQ students being particularly high. [q] National data is no longer collected by DEST. However, USQ ranked highly in the sector on this factor up to 2001 when data was last collected. [r] Reference: CAUL: http://www.caul.edu.au/stats/#oz-he [s] Refers to the number of major USQ country markets which account for 80% of international student enrolments as an indicator of market concentration. [t] Records total enrolments for the McGregor Summer and Winter Schools for the year concerned. [u] Figures do not include attendance at USQ Performance Centre’s Visual Arts exhibitions, which are also highly regarded and extremely well patronised. [v] FTE refers to Full-Time staff Equivalents. [w] Proportion of the workforce that left the organisation for any reason during the year (including employee-initiated, employer-initiated and contract expiry). [x] Proportion of the workforce that initiated its own separation from the organisation during the year (e.g. resignations, retirements). [y] Does not include HECS income. [z] Excludes International Fee Income, which is reported with Non-Government Sources of Funds. [aa] Taken from TEFMA Benchmarking data. The benchmarks cited are the means for Australian universities for 2002. [bb] Refers to the ratio of usable floor area (UFA) to general floor area (GFA). [cc] All system rules are applied, reported and recorded in respect with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (Qld) and the Workcover Act 1996 (Qld). [dd] Basic starting salary for academic and general staff is always the same, regardless of gender. [ee] An error appeared in this section of the 2007 Annual Report. The figure of 24.54% was printed in the 2007 Report which was inconsistent with the Financials section of the Report. This figure had been revised to figure seen in the table.

47 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT Adjusted Financial Results | after recognition of significant Revenue and Expense items

Forecast Actual Actual Actual Actual 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

REPORTED FINANCIAL RESULT $ ‘000 $ ‘000 $ ‘000 $ ‘000 $ ‘000 Total Income 201,654 176,910 160,074 153,317 124,683 Total Expenditure 184,641 166,614 155,052 135,368 129,733 Surplus (Deficit) as reported in Annual Financial 17,013 10,296 5,022 14,036 (5,050) Statements

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS (NON-OPERATING) REVENUE Capital Development Pool 3,037 2,122 1,288 1,832 2,098 Better Universities 5,943 - - - - VSU Transition Fund 1,535 3,465 - - - QLD State Government Funding - - 1,500 - - Fair Value gain on QLD Treasury Loan - 5,342 - - - Gain on Buildings contributed to the University - 311 - - - Diversity Structural Adjustment Fund 600 - - - - EXPENSE Recognition of provision for restructuring costs 869 -2,684 - - - Change in timing of DEEWR funding payments (5,923) Net Impact of Significant revenue and expense 11,984 8,556 2,788 1,832 (3,825) items on operating result Adjusted Surplus (Deficit) after significant items 5,029 1,740 2,234 12,204 * (1,225)

* 2004 - Changes in DEEWR payment arrangements resulted in a once only reduction in funding and impacted on all Australian Universities

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ANNUAL REPORT | 2008 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND 48 Contents | Statements Financial to the to note s c certifcateof • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statementof Sheet Balance StatementIncome Independent Note 1 Note Note 2 Note 3 Note Note 4 Note Note 5 Note Note 6 Note Note 7 Note Note 8 Note Note 9 Note Note 10 Note Note 11 Note Note 12 Note Note 13 Note Note 14 Note Note 15 Note Note 16 Note Note 17 Note Note 18 Note Note 19 Note Note 20 Note Note 21 Note Note 22 Note Note 23 Note Note 24 Note Note 25 Note Note 26 Note Note 27 Note Note 28 Note Note 29 Note Note 30 Note Note 31 Note Note 32 Note Note 33 Note Note 34 Note Note 35 Note Note 36 Note Note 37 Note Note 38 Note Note 39 Note ash FlowStatement Summary of significant accountingpolicies significant of Summary DisaggregatedInformation Australian Government financial assistance including HECS-HELP and other Australian Government loan programsloanGovernmentAustralian other and HECS-HELP including assistance financial GovernmentAustralian State Government financial assistancefinancial GovernmentState Fees and chargesFeesand Investment revenueInvestment Consultancy and contractsand Consultancy Other revenueincome Other and Employeerelatedexpenses Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciationand Repairs and maintenance and Repairs Impairment of Assets of Impairment Other expenses Other Significant revenueexpensesSignificant and Cash and cash equivalentscash and Cash Trade and other receivablesTradeother and Inventories Other financial assets financial Other Other non-financial assets non-financial Other Property, Plant and Equipment and Property,Plant Intangibleassets Trade and other payablesTradeother and Borrowings Provisions Other liabilities Other Reserves and retainedsurplus and Reserves Financial risk management risk Financial Key Management Personnel DisclosuresPersonnel Management Key Remuneration of auditors of Remuneration Contingent liabilities Contingent Commitments for expenditurefor Commitments Defined Benefit Superannuation Plan Superannuation Benefit Defined Related parties Related Investments in controlledin Investmentsentities Interests in joint ventureoperationsInterestsjoint in Monies held in Trustin held Monies Events occurring after the balance sheet date sheet balance the after occurringEvents Reconciliation of the operating result to the net cash flows from operating activities flowsfromoperatingcash net the resulttooperating the of Reconciliation Acquittal of Australian Government financial assistancefinancial GovernmentAustralian of Acquittal al StatementFinancial s Audit Changes ty of Southern of University Report in Equity for the year ended 31 December 2008 December 31 ended year the for Queensland 49 | 2008 | 2008 | QUEENSLAND SOUTHERN OF UNIVERSITY appendices | financial statementsfinancial | appendices

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Income Statement | for the year ended 31 December 2008

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Revenue from continuing operations Australian Government Financial Assistance Australian Government Grants 3 93,772 81,390 HECS-HELP-Australian Government Payments 3 31,749 29,924 FEE-HELP 3 2,882 2,545 State Government Financial Assistance 4 1,946 1,334 HECS-HELP-Student Payments 9,041 8,161 Fees and Charges 5 55,179 43,724 Investment Revenue 6 4,806 3,146 Consultancy and Contract Research 7 1,232 819 Other Revenue 8 5,033 4,742 Total revenue from continuing operations 205,640 175,785

Income from continuing operations Fair value gain on QLD Treasury loan 8, 14 — 5,342 Total income from continuing operations — 5,342

Total revenue and income from continuing operations 205,640 181,127

Expenses from continuing operations Employee related expenses 9 113,074 109,884 Depreciation and amortisation 10 8,849 8,232 Repairs and Maintenance 11 3,236 2,337 Impairment of Assets 12 213 100 Loss on Disposal of Assets 48 142 Other Expenses 13 63,207 50,136 Total expenses from continuing operations 188,627 170,831

Operating result before income tax for the period 17,013 10,296 Income Tax Expense — —

Operating result attributable to the university 26 (b) 17,013 10,296

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Balance Sheet | as at 31 December 2008

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

ASSETS Current assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 15 59,036 43,173 Trade and Other Receivables 16 7,723 7,101 Inventories 17 1,133 992 Other Financial Assets 18 100 100 Other Non Financial Assets 19 3,756 2,843 Total current assets 71,748 54,209

Non–current assets Property, Plant and Equipment 20 259,011 240,499 Intangible Assets 21 1,662 — Total non–current assets 260,673 240,499

Total assets 332,421 294,708

LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and Other Payables 22 14,966 10,934 Provisions 24 16,685 16,782 Other Liabilities 25 1,506 1,280 Total current liabilities 33,157 28,997

Non–current liabilities Borrowings 23 2,334 2,008 Provisions 24 3,966 3,415 Total non–current liabilities 6,300 5,423

Total liabilities 39,457 34,420

Net assets 292,964 260,287

EQUITY Reserves 26(a) 148,639 132,975 Retained Surplus 26(b) 144,325 127,312 Total equity 292,964 260,287

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Statement of Changes in Equity | for the year ended 31 December 2008

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Total equity at the beginning of the financial year 260,287 233,080

Gain on revaluation of land, buildings, infrastructure assets and collections 20 15,664 16,911

Net Income recognised directly in equity 15,664 16,911 Operating result for the period 26(b) 17,013 10,296

Total recognised income and expense for the year 32,677 27,207

Total equity at the end of the financial year 26 292,964 260,287

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Cash Flow Statement | for the year ended 31 December 2008

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Cash flows from operating activities Australian Government Grants Received 3 129,838 114,461 State Government Grants Received 1,946 1,259 HECS - HELP — Student Payments 9,041 8,161 Receipts from Student Fees and Other Customers 56,926 45,661 Interest Received 4,004 3,334 Other Receipts 4,207 4,245 Payments to suppliers and employees (inc GST) (176,691) (162,672) Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 38 29,271 14,448

Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from the Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 582 836 Payments for Property, Plant and Equipment 20 (12,328) (8,228) Payments for Intangibles 21 (1,662) — Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities (13,408) (7,392)

Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from Borrowings — Qld Treasury Loan — 1,425 Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities — 1,425

Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash Held and Cash Equivalents 15,863 8,480 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Financial Year 43,173 34,693

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the Financial Year 15 59,036 43,173

Financing Arrangements 23a

The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008 Note 1 Summary of significant f) Taxation accounting policies The University’s activities are exempt from all Commonwealth taxation except for Fringe Benefits Tax, Superannuation Levy, The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation Excise Duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST). of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless In compliance with Urgent Issues Group Interpretations 1031 otherwise stated. The University of Southern Queensland is a Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax, input tax credits Higher Education Provider which has been established under the receivable and GST payable from/to the Australian Taxation University of Southern Queensland Act 1998 and domiciled Office are recognised and accrued as a net receivable. Revenues, in Australia. expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet and commitments a) Basis of preparation are disclosed inclusive of GST. Cash flows relating to GST payments or receipts are disclosed on a gross basis in the Cash The financial report is a general purpose financial report for the Flow Statement. year ended 31 December 2008 which has been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with the requirements of the Financial g) Cash and Cash Equivalents Management Standard 1997 issued pursuant to the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977. It has also been prepared For cash flow statement presentation purposes, cash and cash in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, AASB equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with Interpretations, the requirements of the Department of Education, financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and other State/ that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which Australian Government legislative requirements. are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in b) Statement of Compliance with IFRS current liabilities on the balance sheet.

These financial statements and notes of the University of Southern h) Property, Plant and Equipment Queensland comply with Australian Accounting Standards. The Australian Accounting Standards contain requirements specific Land, buildings, infrastructure, art and other collections are to not-for-profit entities that are in some cases inconsistent with measured at fair value in accordance with AASB116 “Property, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Plant and Equipment” and Queensland Treasury’s “Non-Current Asset Policies for the Queensland Public Sector”. All other non- c) Critical Accounting Estimates current assets are measured at historical cost. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition The preparation of financial statements in conformity with of the items. Australian Accounting Standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount exercise its judgement in the process of applying the University of or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it Southern Queensland’s accounting policies. is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the University and the cost of the item can be There were no critical accounting estimates required to be made measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged in preparing this financial report. to the income statement during the financial period in which they d) Historical Cost Convention are incurred.

The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis Non-current physical assets measured at fair value are and based on the historical cost convention, as modified by the comprehensively revalued every three years with interim revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets valuations, using appropriate indices, being otherwise performed and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value on an annual basis where the change would be material to that through profit or loss and certain classes of property, plant and class of asset. equipment and investment property. Both the 2008 and 2007 revaluations are based on independent assessments by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Ltd as at e) Going Concern Principle 31 December 2008 and 2007 respectively. Any revaluation surplus The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern is credited to the asset revaluation reserve in equity (Note 26). Any basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities revaluation deficit directly offsetting a previous surplus in the same and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the asset is directly offset against the surplus in the asset revaluation ordinary course of business. reserve, otherwise it is charged to the net profit and loss.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

An item of Property, Plant and Equipment is derecognised upon events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss on in the income statement for the amount by which the asset’s derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable the net disposable proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and is included in the income statement in the year the item value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets is derecognised. are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately Land identifiable cash flows. The impairment testing undertaken by the University indicates no impairment of assets at reporting date. Land was comprehensively revalued at 31 December 2007 by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Ltd at fair value. An interim desktop i) Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment valuation was completed by Australian Pacific Valuers at 31 December 2008. Items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight line method. Buildings The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and Buildings were comprehensively revalued at 31 December 2007 adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Ltd at fair value. An interim desktop valuation was completed by Australian Pacific Valuers at Assets are depreciated from the month of acquisition or, in 31 December 2008. respect of buildings constructed from the time the building is complete and ready for use. Construction in Progress Annual depreciation rates for the various classes are as follows: Buildings under construction are shown at cost and recognise Buildings and Infrastructure 1.75–11.11% the extent of completion of construction work, as represented by Plant and Equipment: progress payments to date. Contracts signed for the purpose of Computer Equipment 20% building projects that have not been completed at 31 December Motor Vehicles 20% 2008 have been disclosed in commitments for expenditure (Refer Other Plant and Equipment 10% Note 31). Springfield Leasehold: Fitout 5.26% Plant and Equipment Audiovisual Infrastructure 10% Motor vehicles, computing equipment and other plant and Land, construction in progress and art and other collections are equipment are recorded at cost. The asset recognition threshold is not depreciated. $5,000. Plant and equipment donated to the University is recorded at the University’s estimate of fair value in the year of donation. j) Intangible Assets Additions with a value less than $5,000 are expensed in the year of purchase. Software Research and Development

Leasehold Improvements Expenditure on research activities is recognised in the income statement as an expense, when it is incurred. Fitout costs for the Springfield campus were comprehensively revalued at 31 December 2007 by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Expenditure on development activities, relating to the design Ltd at fair value. An interim desktop valuation was completed by and testing of new or improved products, are recognised as Australian Pacific Valuers at 31 December 2008. intangible assets when it is probable that the project will, after considering its commercial and technical feasibility, be completed Art and Other Collections and generate future economic benefits and its costs can be Art and other collections have been comprehensively revalued at measured reliably. The expenditure capitalised comprises all 31 December 2007 by MacAuley Partners at fair value. The asset directly attributable costs, including costs of materials, services, recognition threshold is $1. direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Other Infrastructure development expenditure is recognised in the income statement as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously Infrastructure assets were comprehensively revalued at recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a 31 December 2007 by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Ltd at fair subsequent period. Capitalised development expenditure are value. An interim desktop valuation was completed by Australian recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at Pacific Valuers at 31 December 2008. which the asset is ready for use. Amortisation is calculated using Impairment the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the period of the expected benefit. Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that The intangible asset recognition threshold is $100,000 for are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever software development.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008 k) Other Financial Assets p) Superannuation Plans

Other financial assets are valued at cost. Payments to superannuation plans are expensed as incurred. Total contributions for the year are disclosed in Note 9. l) Inventories Information in respect to the UniSuper Defined Benefit Plan is Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value outlined in Note 32. using the weighted average method of assigning cost. q) Comparative Figures m) Leases Comparative figures are disclosed in the financial statements. Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of Where previously reported figures have been varied, this reflects a ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating change in presentation only. leases (Note 31(b)). Operating leases, in which University of Southern Queensland is the lessee, are expensed on a straight r) Rounding of Amounts line basis over the term of the lease. Amounts shown in the statements have been rounded to the n) Foreign Currency nearest thousand dollars. Consequently, rounded amounts shown Transactions in foreign currencies are initially measured and in some statements may not add exactly to rounded totals. brought to account at the rate of exchange (in Australian currency) in effect at the date of each transaction. s) Accounting for Investments in Controlled Foreign currency monetary items outstanding at reporting date Entities, Associates and Interests in Joint have been translated at the spot rate current at reporting date. Ventures Exchange differences relating to monetary items have been brought to account in the Income Statement in the financial year Controlled Entities in which the exchange rates change. The University of Southern Queensland has the following o) Employee Benefits Controlled Entities: University of Southern Queensland (South Africa) Pty Ltd Wages, Salaries, Annual Leave, Sick Leave (Company has not traded but establishment of which was Wages, salaries and annual leave due but unpaid at reporting date required to satisfy South African authorities) are recognised in the Balance Sheet at the remuneration rates expected to apply at the time of settlement and include related Joint Venture Operations on-costs such as payroll tax, WorkCover premiums, and employer The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities, income and superannuation contributions. expenses of a joint venture operation have been incorporated in Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the financial statements under the appropriate headings. Details the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable. of joint ventures are disclosed at Note 35. No liability for annual leave has been made for academic staff as Academic Annual Leave is deemed to have been taken during the t) Revenue Recognition year it was earned (with effect from 1 January 1997) in accordance Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the with the University of Southern Queensland Certified Agreement economic benefits will flow to the University and the revenue can 2005–2008 and current arrangements. be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the Long Service Leave consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed are net The liability for employees’ benefits for long service leave of returns, trade allowances and duties and taxes paid. represents the present value of the estimated future cash Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows: outflows to be made by the employer resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date. Government Grants In determining the liability for employee benefits, consideration The University of Southern Queensland treats operating grants has been given to future increases in wage and salary rates, received from Australian Government entities as income in the including on-costs, and the University’s experience with staff year of receipt. turnover history.

Liabilities for employee benefits which are not expected to be Other grants from the government are recognised at their fair settled within 12 months are discounted using the rates attaching value where the entity obtains control of the right to receive the to Commonwealth Government securities at reporting date, which grant, it is likely that economic benefits will flow to the entity and most closely match the terms to maturity of the related liabilities. it can be reliably measured.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Fee Paying Overseas Students v) Payables From 2002, contracts with agents were changed, resulting in the These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services University of Southern Queensland receiving only a net tuition fee provided to the University prior to the end of the financial year for each student. Consequently, only net income is reported, and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually commissions, other than those related to on-campus students, are no longer incurred. paid within 30 days of recognition. In 2008, one significant new contract was negotiated with the w) Borrowings international tuition fees being grossed up. The value of the gross up is offset with contract commission expenditure in the income Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction statement. costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of Student Tuition Fees transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in Student tuition fees and charges are recognised in the accounting the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the period in which the service is provided. effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan Consultancy, Contract and Industry Research facilities, which are not an incremental cost relating to the actual

Consultancy, contract and industry research income is recognised draw-down of the facility, are recognised as prepayments and in the accounting period in which the income is assessed. amortised on a straight-line basis over the term of the facility.

Bequests and Donations Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or Bequests and donations are recognised as income in the accounting period they are received. expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another Interest and Investment Income party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets Interest and income from investments are recognised as they transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in other income accrue. or other expenses.

Asset Sales Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the The profit or loss on disposal of assets is brought to account in University has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the the income statement at the date the contract of sale becomes liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date. unconditional. Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying u) Receivables asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently borrowing costs are expensed. measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Receivables are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition and x) Provisions international agents are due for settlement in accordance with Provisions are recognised when the University has a present contract conditions. obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it Collectibility of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable provision for impairment of receivables is established when there estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. is objective evidence that the University will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. y) New Accounting Standards and Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and Interpretations default or delinquency in payments (more than 30 days overdue) The following Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. issued or amended are applicable to the University but are not yet The amount of the provision is the difference between the effective for the 2008 financial year and have not been adopted asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated in the preparation of the financial statements at reporting date. future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not discounted if The impact of each Accounting Standard or Interpretation on the the discounting is immaterial. The amount of the provision is University’s financial reporting in future periods is considered recognised in the income statement. immaterial.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Australian Accounting Applicable Australian Accounting Applicable AASB Number Standards Periods Interpretation Periods

3 Business Combinations 1 July 2009 1 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, 1 January 2009 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Restoration and Similar Liabilities Statements 12 Service Concession Arrangements 1 July 2008 2008–3 Amendments to Australian Accounting 1 January 2009 Standards arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127 [AASBs 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 101, 107, 112, 13 Customer Loyalty Programs 1 July 2008 114, 116, 121, 128, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138 & 139 and Interpretations 15 Agreements for the Construction of 1 January 2009 2008–11 9 & 107] Real Estate Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Business Combinations 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a 1 October 2008 Among Not-for-Profit Entities Foreign Operation 123 Borrowing Costs 1 January 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to 1 July 2009 2007–6 Amendments to Australian Accounting 2009 Owners Standards arising from AASB 123 101 Presentation of Financial Statements 1 January 2007–8 Amendments to Australian Accounting 2009 Standards arising from AASB 101 2007–10 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 2008–9 101 Amendments to AASB 1049 for 1039 consistency with AASB 101 Revised AASB 1039 Concise Financial Report 2008–2 Amendments to Australian Accounting 1 January Standards – Puttable Financial 2009 Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation [AASB 7, AASB 101, AASB 132, AASB 139 & Interpretation 2] 2008–5 Amendments to Australian Accounting 1 January Standards arising from the Annual 2009 Improvements Project [AASB 5, 7, 101, 102, 107, 108, 110, 116, 118, 119, 120, 123, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 1023 & 1038] 2008–6 Further Amendments to Australian 1 July 2009 Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 1 & AASB 5] 2008–7 Amendments to Australian Accounting 1 January Standards – Cost of an Investment in a 2009 Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate [AASB 1, AASB 118, AASB 121, AASB 127 & AASB 136] 2008–10 Amendments to Australian Accounting 1 July 2008 Standards – Reclassification of Financial Assets [AASB 7 & AASB 139] 2008–12 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Reclassification of Financial Assets – Effective Date and Transition [AASB 7, AASB 139 & AASB 2008–10] 1004 Contributions 1 July 2008

1048 Interpretation and Application of 30 September Standards 2008

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 2 Disaggregated Information

Revenue Results Assets Geographical 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Australia 197,777 173,818 — — 332,421 294,708 Asia* 6,532 6,261 — — — — Other* 1,331 1,048 — — — — Unallocated — — 17,013 10,296 — — 205,640 181,127 17,013 10,296 332,421 294,708

* These figures do not include international students from overseas who are studying on campus in Australia.

Note 3 Australian Government financial assistance including HECS-HELP and other Australian Government loan programs

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Commonwealth Grants Scheme and Other Grants 39.1 Commonwealth Grants Scheme 67,545 63,396 Indigenous Support Program 680 550 Equity Program 735 863 Workplace Reform Program 912 843 Workplace Productivity Program 346 — Capital Development Pool 3,037 2,122 Collaboration & Structural Reform Program 614 74 Improving the Practical Component of Teacher Education Initiative 622 — Transitional Cost Program 1,049 — Total Commonwealth Grants Scheme and Other Grants 75,540 67,848

Higher Education Loan Programs 39.2 HECS–HELP 31,749 29,924 FEE-HELP 2,882 2,545 Total Higher Education Loan Programs 34,631 32,469

Scholarships 39.3 Australian Postgraduate Awards 373 366 International Postgraduate Research Scholarship 55 64 Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships 1,217 924 Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships 1,890 1,514 Indigenous Access Scholarships 147 — Total Scholarships 3,682 2,868

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 3 Australian Government financial assistance including HECS-HELP and other Australian Government loan programs

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

DIISR – Research 39.4 Institutional Grants Scheme 996 1,028 Research Training Scheme 2,148 2,216 Research Infrastructure Block Grants 423 415 Implementation Assistance Program 74 36 Australian Scheme for Higher Education Repositories 173 89 Commercialisation Training Scheme 21 21 Total DIISR – Research Grants 3,835 3,805

Voluntary Student Unionism 39.5 VSU Transition Fund 1,535 3,465 Total VSU 1,535 3,465

Better Universities Renewal Funding 39.5 BURF Fund 5,943 — Total BURF 5,943 —

Australian Research Council (i) Discovery 39.6(a) Project 224 371 Total Discovery 224 371

(ii) Linkages 39.6(b) Linkage Projects 400 259 Total Linkages 400 259

Other Australian Government financial assistance Commonwealth Research 1,151 2,337 Other Commonwealth 1,462 437 Total Other Commonwealth financial assistance 2,613 2,774

Total Australian Government financial assistance 128,403 113,859

Reconciliation Australian Government Grants 93,772 81,390 HECS–HELP — Australian Government Payments 31,749 29,924 Other Australian Government Loan Programs [FEE-HELP] 2,882 2,545

Total Australian Government financial assistance 128,403 113,859

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 3 Australian Government financial assistance including HECS-HELP and other Australian Government loan programs

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Australian Government Grants received – cash basis CGS and Other DEEWR Grants 76,023 67,819 Higher Education Loan Programs 35,551 33,055 Scholarships 3,682 2,868 DIISR research 3,835 3,805 Voluntary Student Unionism 1,535 3,465 Better Universities Renewal Funding 5,943 — ARC grants – Discovery 224 371 ARC grants – Linkages 400 259 Other Australian Government Grants 2,613 2,774 Total Australian Government Grants received – cash basis 129,806 114,415

OS-Help (Net) 32 46

Total Australian Government funding received – cash basis 129,838 114,461

Note 4 State Government financial assistance 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Research 1,900 1,220 Other Queensland Government 46 114

Total State Government financial assistance 1,946 1,334

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 5 Fees and charges 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Course fees and charges Fee Paying Overseas Students 34,615 25,887 Continuing Education 1,435 1,498 Fee Paying Domestic Postgraduate Students 3,489 3,226 Fee Paying Domestic Undergraduate Students 180 144 Fee Paying Domestic Non Award Students 213 213 Total Course fees and charges 39,932 30,968

Other non-course fees and charges Other Fees and Charges 184 39 General Sales and Services 6,165 3,970 Residential Colleges Sales 3,386 3,131 Bookshop Sales 4,402 4,616 Other Organisational Units Sales 1,110 1,000 Total Other fees and charges 15,247 12,756

Total Fees and charges 55,179 43,724

Note 6 Investment revenue 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Interest Revenue 4,806 3,146

Total investment revenue 4,806 3,146

Note 7 Consultancy and contracts 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Contract Research 1,232 819

Total consultancy and contracts 1,232 819

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 8 Other revenue and income 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Other revenue Donations and Bequests 634 429 Scholarships and Prizes 192 69 Other Revenue 4,207 4,245

Total other revenue 5,033 4,742

Other income Fair value gain on Qld Treasury loan — 5,342

The final draw-down on the QLD Treasury loan occurred on 2 January 2007. At this date the loan became repayable and a net present value calculation was performed so as to measure the loan at fair value.

The fair value gain at 2 January 2007 is calculated as follows:

Total face value — 7,425 Fair value (NPV) — (2,083)

Fair value gain — 5,342

Note 9 Employee related expenses 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Academic Salaries 42,246 42,476 Contribution to Superannuation and Pension Schemes Funded 5,961 6,419 Payroll tax 2,250 2,183 Worker’s compensation 113 170 Long Service Leave Expense 1,698 1,465 Total academic 52,268 52,713

Non–Academic Salaries 44,849 42,673 Contribution to Superannuation and Pension Schemes Funded 6,223 6,276 Payroll Tax 2,363 2,282 Worker’s compensation 117 185 Long Service Leave Expense 2,083 1,532 Annual Leave 5,170 4,223 Total non–academic 60,806 57,171

Total employee related expenses 113,074 109,884

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 10 Depreciation and Amortisation 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Depreciation Buildings 4,930 4,591 Computing Equipment 677 688 Infrastructure Assets 973 818 Motor Vehicles 479 488 Plant and Equipment 1,454 1,419 Total depreciation 8,513 8,004

Amortisation Leasehold Improvements 336 228 Total amortisation 336 228

Total depreciation and amortisation 8,849 8,232

Note 11 Repairs and maintenance 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Buildings 1,773 1,666 Other 1,463 671

Total repairs and maintenance 3,236 2,337

Note 12 Impairment of Assets 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Student and Trade Debtors 213 100

Total impairment of assets 213 100

Note 13 Other expenses 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Scholarships, Grants and Prizes 5,291 4,329 Non Capitalised Equipment 3,454 3,163 Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Expenses 4,559 2,705 Telecommunications 1,480 1,426 Travel, Staff Development 6,932 7,202 Operating Lease Rental Expense 2,353 2,339 Utilities/Services 4,957 4,089 Professional and Consultancy Fees 7,065 6,014 Commissions Note 1(t) 8,085 942 Information Technology Expenses 4,330 2,937

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Printing and Stationery 2,847 3,799 Freight Expenses 987 1,145 Cost of Goods Sold 3,987 4,217 Other 6,880 5,828

Total other expenses 63,207 50,136

Note 14 Significant revenue and expenses 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

The following significant revenue and expense items are relevant in explaining the financial performance of the University: Revenue Fair value gain on QLD Treasury Loan 8 — 5,342 VSU Transition Fund 3(e) 1,535 3,465 Better Universities Renewal Funding 3(f) 5,943 — Gain on buildings contributed to the University — 311

Expense Recognition of Provision for Restructuring Costs 24 (3,198) (2,684)

Net impact of significant revenue and expense items on operating result 4,280 6,434

Note 15 Cash and cash equivalents 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Cash at Bank 3,637 1,945 Cash on Hand 26 27 Short Term Deposits 48,600 29,000 Deposits at call 6,774 12,200

Total cash and cash equivalents 59,036 43,173

(a) Reconciliation to cash at end of the year

The above figures reconcile to cash at end of year as shown in the cash flow statement as follows:

Balance per statement of cash flows 59,036 43,173

(b) Cash at bank and on hand Cash on hand is non-interest bearing. Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposits rates.

(d) Short term deposits Short term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and nine months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the university, and bear floating interest rates between 4.00% and 8.60% (2007 — 6.99% and 7.69%).

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 16 Trade and other receivables 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current Student Fees 2,475 3,042 Trade Debtors 3,639 3,564 Provision for impaired receivables (530) (349) Net Debtors 5,584 6,257

GST input tax credits receivable 1,171 614 GST payable (215) (152) Net GST receivable 956 462

Accrued Interest 1,183 381

Total trade and other receivables 7,723 7,101

(a) Impaired receivables ($’000) As at 31 December 2008 current receivables with a nominal value of $530 (2007:$349) were impaired. The amount of the provision was $530 (2007:$349). The individually impaired receivables mainly relate to corporate and student (via international partner) debtors with either a poor payment history or are considered to be non-recoverable. The ageing of these receivables is as follows: Less than 3 months 297 56 3 to 6 months 94 87 Over 6 months 139 206 530 349

As of 31 December 2008, trade receivables of $2,922 (2007:$3,264) were past due but not impaired. These related to a number of independent customers for whom there is no recent history of default. The ageing analysis of these receivables is as follows: 1 to 3 months 2,219 1,952 3 to 6 months 536 1,249 Over 6 months 167 63 2,922 3,264

Movements in the provision for impaired receivables are as follows: At 1 January 349 308 Provision for impairment recognised during the year 530 349 Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible (25) (58) Unused amount reversed (324) (250) 530 349

The creation and release of the provision of impaired receivables has been included in Note 12 – Impairment of Assets in the income statement. Amounts charged to the provision account are generally written off when there is no expectation of recovering additional cash. The other amounts within receivables do not contain impaired assets and are not past due. Based on the credit history, it is expected that these amounts will be received when due.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 17 Inventories 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current Queensland College of Wine Tourism Stock (at Cost) 61 57 Bookshop Stock (at Cost) 1,072 935

Total inventories 1,133 992

Note 18 Other financial assets 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current Security deposit 100 100

Total other financial assets 100 100

Note 19 Other non-financial assets 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current Prepayments 3,756 2,843

Total other non-financial assets 3,756 2,843

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 20 Property, Plant and Equipment

Leasehold Infra– Construction Freehold Freehold Plant & Motor Computing Art Improve– structure Total in Progress Land Buildings Equipment Vehicles Equipment Collection ments Assets $‘000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $‘000 $’000 $‘000

At 1 January 2007 Cost 943 17,093 4,980 2,511 7,933 655 34,115 Valuation 22,000 216,668 473 21,496 260,637 Accumulated (45,863) (8,157) (166) (758) (6,053) (9,187) (70,184) Depreciation Net book amount 943 22,000 170,805 8,936 4,814 1,753 1,880 473 12,964 224,568

Year ended 31 December 2007 Opening net book 943 22,000 170,805 8,936 4,814 1,753 1,880 473 12,964 224,569 amount Revaluation 2,500 10,402 585 578 2,846 16,911 increment Additions 2,047 1,469 1,768 911 1,076 649 70 238 8,228 Disposals/Write (7) (317) (589) (14) (50) (977) down Transfers (1,675) 790 42 311 532 Depreciation (4,591) (1,419) (228) (488) (688) (818) (8,232) charge Closing net book 1,315 24,500 178,868 9,010 6,393 1,752 1,827 1,071 15,762 240,499 amount

At 31 December 2007 Cost 1,315 18,586 2,486 8,227 30,614 Valuation 24,500 228,269 6,730 1,071 24,729 285,299 Accumulated (49,401) (9,576) (337) (734) (6,400) (8,966) (75,414) depreciation Net book amount 1,315 24,500 178,868 9,010 6,393 1,752 1,827 1,071 15,762 240,499

Year ended 31 December 2008 Opening net book 1,315 24,500 178,868 9,010 6,393 1,752 1,827 1,071 15,762 240,499 amount Revaluation (1,225) 14,153 302 2,434 15,664 increment Additions 6,289 1,872 424 1,711 824 1,208 12,328 Disposals/Write (207) (418) (5) (630) down Transfers (6,040) 5,878 161 0 Depreciation (4,930) (1,455) (336) (479) (677) (973) (8,850) charge Closing net book 1,564 25,147 194,393 9,059 6,359 1,679 2,354 1,071 17,385 259,011 amount

At 31 December 2008 Cost 1,564 1,872 5,383 18,659 2,558 9,209 39,246 Valuation 23,275 240,823 7,066 1,071 28,637 300,872 Accumulated (51,813) (9,602) (707) (878) (6,855) (11,252) (81,108) depreciation Net book amount 1,564 25,147 194,393 9,058 6,359 1,679 2,354 1,071 17,385 259,011

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Valuations of land and buildings Both the 2008 and 2007 revaluations are based on independent assessments by Australian Pacific Valuers Pty Ltd with effective dates of 31 December 2008 and 2007 respectively.

Valuation Methodology – Land is valued by an analysis of available market evidence. Buildings are valued at market value where market depth is available. Market value is defined as the estimated amount which the interest in each property being valued might reasonably be expected to be realised on the date of valuation in an exchange between a willing vendor and a willing purchaser in an arms length transaction. Where there is no depth in market value each building component is individually assessed and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining life that is attributed to that material and construction within the building. The remaining life is assessed by the condition rather than the age of the component. Note 21 Intangible Assets

Software Development Total in Progress

At 1 January 2007 Cost — — Accumulated Amortisation — — Net book amount — —

Year ended 31 December 2007 Opening net book amount — — Amortisation charge — — Closing net book amount — —

At 31 December 2007 Cost — — Accumulated Amortisation — — Net book amount — —

Year ended 31 December 2008 Opening net book amount — — Additions 1,662 1,662 Amortisation charge — — Closing net book amount 1,662 1,662

At 31 December 2008 Cost 1,662 1,662 Accumulated Amortisation — — Closing net book amount 1,662 1,662

Note 22 Trade and other payables 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current OS-HELP liability to Australian Government 45 23 Trade creditors 4,129 1,838 Accrued expenses and other creditors 10,792 9,073

Total trade and other payables 14,966 10,934

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

(a) Foreign currency risk The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are denominated in the following currencies: Australian Dollars 14,966 10,934

For an analysis of the sensitivity of trade and other payables to foreign currency risk, refer to Note 27.

Note 23 Borrowings 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Non-current Unsecured Queensland Treasury loan 2,334 2,008

Total non-current borrowings 2,334 2,008

(a) Financing arrangements Unrestricted access was available at the balance date to the following lines of credit:

Credit standby arrangements Bank Guarantee — 1,300

Used at balance sheet date — —

Unused at balance sheet date — 1,300

Loan Facilities Queensland Treasury Loan 7,425 7,425

Used at balance sheet date 7,425 7,425

Unused at balance sheet date — —

(b) Class of borrowings

Bank guarantee The Bank Guarantee is in favour of Springfield Land Corporation and an indemnity exists in favour of Queensland Treasury Corporation to secure the guarantee. As at 31 December 2007 approval has been gained from Queensland Treasury but the Guarantee was not executed at balance sheet date. The guarantee and indemnity will be valid for two years and automatically be renewable on a bi-annual basis for the 25 year duration of the lease agreement. This financing facility has now lapsed in the current financial year. QLD Treasury Loan The loan was for a total of $7.425 million and is interest free with repayments to commence 11 years after the final drawdown. At the time of the final drawdown, the loan becomes repayable and a net present value calculation is required to present the loan at fair value. Final drawdown was on 2nd January 2007. Provided the University meets all of its obligations under the loan agreement, one third of the loan will be forgiven. The remaining two thirds will be repaid in 20 annual instalments. The loan is unsecured.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

The carrying amounts and fair values of the borrowings at balance date are:

2008 2008 2007 2007 $‘000 $‘000 $‘000 $‘000

On-balance sheet Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Non-traded financial liabilities amount value amount value QLD Treasury Loan 2,334 3,289 2,008 2,008

i) On-Balance sheet The carrying amount of non-current borrowings are based on the future cash flows discounted at the initial recognition government bond rate of 5.835%.

(d) Risk exposures As the Queensland Treasury loan is interest free, the risk exposure only relates to movements in the government bond rates used to calculate the Net Present Value.

The carrying amounts of borrowings are denominated in the following currencies: 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Australian dollars 2,334 2,008

For an analysis of the sensitivity of borrowings to interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk, refer to Note 27.

Note 24 Provisions 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current provisions expected to be settled within 12 months Restructuring costs 1,815 2,684 Employee Benefits Long Service Leave 2,322 2,320 Annual Leave 3,257 2,498 Total within 12 months 7,394 7,502

Current provisions expected to be settled after more than 12 months Employee Benefits Long Service Leave 9,291 9,280 Total after more than 12 months 9,291 9,280

Total current provision 16,685 16,782

Non–Current Employee Benefits Long Service Leave 3,966 3,415

Total non–current provision 3,966 3,415

Total provisions 20,651 20,197

Provision for Long Service Leave A provision has been recognised for employee benefits relating to long service leave. In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on historical data. (Refer Note 1 for further detail)

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Provision for Restructuring Costs During 2007 the University entered into an organisational efficiency initiative, which involved University wide re-organisation. The initiative had a phased implementation, beginning in mid 2007 and continuing into 2008. As part of this initiative, the University had planned to reduce salary expenditure to industry benchmarks. To reach the required level of salary expenditure, the University had planned to rationalize employee numbers by natural attrition and planned severances. At 31 December 2008, two of the four projects have been completed. The remaining two have been approved by University Executive and currently the operating models are being implemented. The new staffing structures are more effective and efficient delivery models, however further work is required to maintain baseline levels of salary expenditure. It has been decided to continue the University’s efficiency reviews, and the University has committed to a 3 year review process to ensure optimal and sustainable levels of expenditure are maintained. Movements in the provision for restructuring costs are as follows: 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Opening balance as at 1 January 2,684 — Provision for restructuring costs recognised during the year 3,198 2,684 Amounts used (4,067) —

Balance as at 31 December 1,815 2,684

Provision for Annual Leave The measurement and recognition criteria relating to annual leave has been included in Note 1 to the financial statements. Note 25 Other liabilities 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Current Other Liabilities 115 67 Revenue Received in Advance 1,391 1,213

Total other liabilities 1,506 1,280

Note 26 Reserves and retained surplus 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

(a) Reserves

Property, Plant and Equipment Revaluation Reserve Balance – 1 January 132,975 116,064

Movements Add Revaluation Increments on: Land (1,225) 2,500 Buildings 14,153 10,402 Infrastructure 2,434 2,846 Museums and Art Collections — 578 Leasehold Improvements (Springfield) 302 585

Total Reserves Balance – 31 December 148,639 132,975

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000

Retained Surplus – 1 January 127,312 117,016 Net Operating Result 17,013 10,296

Retained surplus – 31 December 144,325 127,312

(c) Nature and purpose of reserves Transfers to and from the Property, Plant and Equipment Revaluation Reserve result from fluctuations in the fair value of assets held. Note 27 Financial Risk Management The University of Southern Queensland’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, as follows:

(a) Market risk

i) Foreign exchange risk The University operates internationally and on occasions is exposed to immaterial exchange rate risk arising from currency changes. Where possible, the University negotiates international contracts with a functional currency in Australian dollars.

ii) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk The University’s exposure to changes in interest rates relates mainly to short-term investments. The University manages its short-term cash flow risk by investing in a mixture of on-call cash funds and fixed term deposits.

iii) Summarised sensitivity analysis The following table summarises the sensitivity of the University’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.

Interest rate risk Foreign exchange risk –1% +1% –10% +10% Carrying Result Equity Result Equity Result Equity Result Equity 31 December 2008 amount ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000

(i) Financial Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,663 (36) (36) 36 36 — — — — Receivables – Trade 7,723 — — — — — — — — Short Term Deposits 55,374 (393) (393) 393 393 — — — — Security Deposits 100 — — — — — — — —

(ii) Financial Liabilities Payables 14,966 — — — — — — — — Loan – Queensland Treasury 2,334 — — — — — — — —

Total increase/(decrease) 49,560 (429) (429) 429 429 — — — —

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Interest rate risk Foreign exchange risk –1% +1% –10% +10% Carrying Result Equity Result Equity Result Equity Result Equity 31 December 2007 amount ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000

(i) Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,972 (19) (19) 19 19 — — — — Receivables – Trade 7,101 — — — — — — — — Short Term Deposits 41,200 (250) (250) 250 250 — — — — Security Deposits 100 — — — — — — — —

(ii) Financial Liabilities Payables 10,934 — — — — — — — — Loan – Queensland Treasury 2,008 — — — — — — — —

Total increase/(decrease) 37,432 (269) (269) 269 269 — — — —

b) Credit risk The maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date in relation to each class of recognised financial asset is the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the financial statements.

c) Liquidity risk The University maintains liquidity risk by controlling a balance between continuity of funding, flexible deposits and accessibility to loan facilities when required. The following table summarises the maturity of the University’s financial assets and financial liabilities.

Weighted Variable Less than Non Average Interest Total 31 December 2008 1 Year Interest Interest Rate ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 Rate % ‘000

(i) Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 4.30 3,663 — — 3,663 Receivables – Trade — — — 7,723 7,723 Short Term Deposits 7.11 6,774 48,600 — 55,374 Security Deposits — — — 100 100 Total Financial Assets 10,437 48,600 7,823 66,860

(ii) Financial Liabilities Payables — 14,966 — — 14,966 Loan – Queensland Treasury — — — 2,334 2,334 Total Financial Liabilities 14,966 — 2,334 17,300

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Weighted Variable Less than Average Non Interest Total 31 December 2007 Interest Rate 1 Year Interest Rate ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 %

(i) Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 7.26 1,972 — — 1,972 Receivables – Trade — — — 7,101 7,101 Short Term Deposits 7.38 12,200 29,000 — 41,200 Security Deposits — — — 100 100 Total Financial Assets 14,172 29,000 7,201 50,373

(ii) Financial Liabilities Payables — 10,934 — — 10,934 Loan – Queensland Treasury — — — 2,008 2,008 Total Financial Liabilities 10,934 — 2,008 12,942

d) Fair value estimation

The following methods and assumptions are used to determine the net fair values of financial assets and liabilities:

Recognised financial instruments Cash, cash equivalents The carrying amount approximates fair value because of their short term to maturity.

Trade receivables and payables The carrying value less provision for impairment of receivables approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of trade receivables and payables.

Financial Liabilities The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the University for similar financial instruments.

Carrying Amount Fair Value 2008 2007 2008 2007 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000

(i) Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,663 1,972 3,663 1,972 Receivables – Trade 7,723 7,101 7,723 7,101 Short Term Deposits 55,374 41,200 55,374 41,200 Security Deposits 100 100 100 100 Total Financial Assets 66,860 50,373 66,860 50,373

(ii) Financial Liabilities Payables 14,966 10,934 14,966 10,934 Loan – Queensland Treasury 2,334 2,008 3,289 2,008 Total Financial Liabilities 17,300 12,942 18,255 12,942

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 28 Key Management Personnel Disclosures Note 28.1 Names of responsible persons and executive officers

Responsible persons (University Council members during 2008)

Ms Bobbie Brazil Mr Stephen Dixon Ms Jan Boys Professor Mark Toleman Mr John Dornbusch Professor Andrew Hoey Ms Jane Farmer Mr George Fox Ms Wendy Ashley-Cooper Mr Greg Claydon (from 15/2/08) Mr Graeme Stratford Ms Linda Stanley Mr Rohan Gosstray (3/4/08 to 18/4/08) All council appointments are for the 12 month period unless stated otherwise.

Executive officers Professor William Lovegrove Dr Neil Peach Professor Graham Baker Professor James Taylor

Note 28.2 Remuneration of responsible persons and executive officers 2008 2007 remuneration of responsible persons number number

$0 – $9,999* 10 12 $90,000 – $99,999 0 1 $130,000 – $139,999 1 0 $140,000 – $149,999 0 2 $150,000 – $159,999 1 0 $170,000 – $179,999 1 0 * $0 – $9,999 — Externally appointed Councillors do not receive any remuneration for their role. University employees elected to Council receive no additional remuneration for their Council role.

2008 2007 remuneration of executive officerS number number

$60,000 – $69,999 0 1 $110,000 – $119,999 0 1 $240,000 – $249,999 0 1 $250,000 – $259,999 1 0 $260,000 – $269,999 1 0 $270,000 – $279,999 1 0 $430,000 – $439,999 0 1 $470,000 – $479,999 0 1 $480,000 – $489,999 1 0 Executive officers are defined as including the Vice-Chancellor, and any person in a senior line position that directly reports to him. Remuneration includes salary, leave loading, vehicle, superannuation and other package benefits including FBT.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 28.3 Key management personnel compensation 2008 2007 $’000 $’000

Short-term employee benefits 1,488 1,289 Post employment benefits 218 171 Other long-term benefits 42 24 Termination Benefits — 232

1,748 1,716 Note 29 Remuneration of auditors During the year, the following fees were paid for services provided by the auditor of the University, its related practices and non-related audit firms:

Assurance Services

(i) Audit Services Fees paid to Queensland Audit Office:

Audit and review of financial report 124 119

(ii) Non-Audit Services Audit related services Fees paid to audit firms unrelated to the Queensland Audit Office: Internal audit services 132 120 Review of Centre of Excellence in Engineering Fibre Composites (CEEFC) — 23

132 143

Note 30 Contingent liabilities There are no known material contingent liabilities existing at balance date. Note 31 Commitments for expenditure (a) Capital Expenditure Commitments Commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: — within one year 712 4,843

Total capital expenditure commitments 712 4,843

(b) Operating Lease Commitments Commitments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: — within one year 2,695 2,439 — later than one year and not later than five years 11,979 11,546 — later than five years 70,730 73,858

Total operating lease commitments 85,404 87,843

The University leases 4 properties under operating leases. 2 Properties are leased for nominal amounts with a period of 36 years and 99 years respectively. The other 2 properties relate to the Springfield campus. The Springfield leases for Building 1 and the Auditorium run for 25 years with a once only option in 2011 to buy the buildings at fair value to be determined at that stage. Contingent rental provisions within the Springfield lease agreements require the minimum lease payments shall be increased by the greater of CPI or 3% per annum.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

2008 2007 $’000 $’000

Commitments for minor works and other supplier contracts in existence at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities payable:

— within one year 8,072 3,358 — later than one year and not later than five years 1,781 3,853

Total other expenditure commitments 9,853 7,211

As a result of the closure of the USQ Dubai campus, the University has given an undertaking to allow students from this campus to enrol in 4–8 courses at no cost. The foregone revenues of $90,450 for 2007 and $16,040 for 2008 have been recognised in the income statement for each year. At reporting date, an assessment of future foregone revenue relating to this offer is estimated to be approximately $10,000 and the remaining value is expected to be realised in 2009.

(d) Remuneration Commitments

Commitments for the payment of salaries and other remuneration under long-term employment contracts in existence at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

— within one year 8,015 6,955 — later than one year and not later than five years 13,173 12,673

Total remuneration commitments 21,188 19,628

Note 32 Defined Benefit Superannuation Plan On 8 December 2006, UniSuper wrote to the university as notification, that after extensive negotiations there were significant amendments to the UniSuper Trust Deed which affected the Defined Benefit Division (DBD). These amendments to Clause 34 of the UniSuper Trust Deed resulted in the UniSuper DBD now being classified as a defined contributions plan under AASB119 — “Employee Benefits”. Unisuper have stated that the Unisuper Defined Benefit Division (DBD) is a defined benefit plan under Superannuation Law, but is now a defined contribution plan for financial reporting purposes as prescribed by Accounting Standard AASB119.

AASB119 (43) states the accounting for defined contribution plan is straight forward because the entity’s obligation for each period is determined by the amounts to be contributed for that period. There is no obligation to present a liability and all contributions payable are to be expensed in that period. Note 33 Related parties There were no transactions with related parties in 2008. Note 34 Investments in controlled entities

% of Shares Name of Entity Function Auditor Held

University of Southern Qld (South Africa) Pty Ltd To meet South African legislative No auditor appointed as Date and place of Incorporation: 16/02/2000, requirements in order to deliver higher Company has not traded 100% South Africa education programs in that country

Note 35 Interests in joint venture operations Co-operative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures (CRCIF)

University of Southern Queensland is a member and the centre agent of the Co-operative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures. The joint venture consists of 14 partner organisations linked together to examine critical issues in Australian irrigation. All expenditure incurred by the University as centre agent on behalf of the Co‑operative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures is recovered from the joint venture.

During the year the following amounts of income and expenditure were recovered: 2008 2007 CRCIF $’000 $’000

Expenditure incurred on the project 7 3 6 551 Cash received on project (657) (484) Outstanding amount included in trade debtors 7 9 67 At 31 December 2008 an amount of $78,594 (2007: $67,295) was included in trade debtors for the recovery of the December 2008 expenses.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Queensland College of Wine Tourism – (QCWT)

In 2007, the University of Southern Queensland entered into a joint venture with Department of Education, Training and the Arts called the Queensland College of Wine and Tourism. The college is a shared training facility situated in Stanthorpe, Queensland. The Centre is operated and managed by the joint venture, with the facilities being shared primarily between Department of Education, Stanthorpe State High School and University of Southern Queensland.

The following financial information represents 100% of the transactions and balances of the QCWT. The University of Southern Queensland has a 50% interest in the QCWT.

2008 2007 QCWT $’000 $’000

Income (less Cost of goods sold) 357 347 Expenditure 886 659

Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents (163) 95 Trade and Other Receivables 42 30 Plant and Equipment 85 58 Inventory 61 57

Total Assets 25 240

Liabilities Employee Provisions 27 14

Total Liabilities 27 14 Note 36 Monies held in Trust The University administers a bank account (AusAID) to facilitate the distribution of grants to students from third world countries. As the University performs a custodial role in respect of transactions and balances, they are not recognised in the financial statements, but are disclosed here for information purposes.

2008 2007 $’000 $’000

Cash Balance – 1 January 44 249

Revenue Revenue received from AusAID 701 1,019 Interest revenue 3 3

Expenses Grants distributed to students (702) (1,228)

Net movement for the year 2 (205)

Cash Balance – 31 December 46 44

These balances are not controlled funds of the University. However, they are included in the audit review performed annually by the Auditor-General of Queensland – Queensland Audit Office.

Note 37 Events occurring after the balance sheet date There has been no material events which have occurred after the balance sheet date that require the University to make separate disclosure.

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 38 Reconciliation of the operating result to the net cash flows from operating activities 2008 2007 $’000 $’000

Operating Result for the year 17,013 10,296

Depreciation and Amortisation 8,849 8,232 Loss on Sale of Non–Current Assets 48 141 Carrying value movement in Borrowings 325 (5,417)

Change in Assets and Liabilities (Increase) / Decrease in Trade and Other Receivables (622) (584) (Increase) / Decrease in Inventories (141) (94) (Increase) / Decrease in Other Non-financial Assets (913) (1,105) Increase / (Decrease) in Trade and Other Payables 4,032 (153) Increase / (Decrease) in Provisions 455 2,598 Increase / (Decrease) in Other Liabilities 225 531.

Net cash provided / (used in) operating activities 29,271 14,448

Note 39 Acquittal of Australian Government financial assistance Note 39.1 DEEWR – CGS and Other DEEWR Grants Commonwealth Indigenous Equity Workplace Grants Scheme Support Fund Programs Reform Program 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash 68,028 63,396 680 550 735 863 912 843 received from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments (483) — — — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(a) 67,545 63,396 680 550 735 863 912 843

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year — — — — 513 656 — —

Total revenue including accrued revenue 67,545 63,396 680 550 1,248 1519 912 843

Less expenses including accrued expenses 67,545 63,396 680 550 569 1006 912 843

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period — — — — 679 513 — —

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Workplace Capital Collaboration Improving Productivity Development & Structural Practical Comp Program Pool Reform Program of Teach Ed 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash 346 — 3,037 2,122 614 45 622 — received from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — — — 29 — —

Revenue for the period 3(a) 346 — 3,037 2,122 614 74 622 —

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 30 170 1,979 1,257 144 242 — —

Total revenue including accrued revenue 376 170 5,016 3,379 758 316 622 —

Less expenses including accrued expenses 376 140 3,716 1,400 121 172 622 —

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period — 30 1,300 1,979 637 144 — —

Transitional Total Cost Program 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period 1,049 — 76,023 67,819 (total cash received from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — (483) 29

Revenue for the period 3(a) 1,049 — 75,540 67,848

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year — — 2,666 2,325

Total revenue including accrued revenue 1,049 — 78,206 70,173

Less expenses including accrued expenses 1,049 — 75,590 67,507

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period — — 2,616 2,666

Note 39.2 Higher Education Loan Programs HECS-HELP FEE-HELP OS-HELP Total 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period 32,795 30,768 2,755 2,287 32 46 35,582 33,101 (total cash received from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments (1,046) (844) 127 258 (23) (11) (942) (597)

Revenue for the period 3(b) 31,749 29,924 2,882 2,545 9 35 34,640 32,504

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year — — — — — — — —

Total revenue including accrued revenue 31,749 29,924 2,882 2,545 9 35 34,640 32,504

Less expenses including accrued expenses 31,749 29,924 2,882 2,545 9 35 34,640 32,504

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period — — — — — — — —

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 39.3 Scholarships International Australian Commonwealth Commonwealth Postgraduate Postgraduate Education Cost Accommodation Research Awards Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash 373 366 55 64 1,217 924 1,890 1,514 received from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — — — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(c) 373 366 55 64 1,217 924 1,890 1,514

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 171 135 (37) (17) 553 241 809 385

Total revenue including accrued revenue 544 501 18 47 1,770 1,165 2,699 1,899

Less expenses including accrued expenses 393 330 64 83 637 612 1,164 1,090

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 151 171 (46) (37) 1,133 553 1,535 809

Indigenous Access Total Scholarships 2008 2007 2008 2007 NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received 147 — 3,682 2,868 from the Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(c) 147 — 3,682 2,868

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year — — 1,497 744

Total revenue including accrued revenue 147 — 5,179 3,612

Less expenses including accrued expenses 114 — 2,372 2,115

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 33 — 2,807 1,497

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 39.4 DIISR Research Research Systemic Research Implementation Institutional Training Infrastructure Infrastructure Assistance Grants Scheme Scheme Initiative Block Grants Program 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received from the 996 1,028 2,148 2,216 — — 423 415 74 36 Australian Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — — — — — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(d) 996 1,028 2,148 2,216 — — 423 415 74 36

Surplus/(deficit) from the — — — — 349 2,318 268 209 23 — previous year Total revenue including accrued 996 1,028 2,148 2,216 349 2,318 691 624 97 36 revenue

Less expenses including accrued 996 1,028 2,148 2,216 349 1,969 221 356 13 13 expenses Surplus/(deficit) for reporting — — — — — 349 470 268 84 23 period

Australian Scheme for Commercialisation Total Higher Education Training Scheme Repositories 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received from the Australian 173 89 21 21 3,835 3,805 Government for the Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(d) 173 89 21 21 3,835 3,805

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 89 — 21 — 750 2,527

Total revenue including accrued revenue 262 89 42 21 4,585 6,332

Less expenses including accrued expenses 59 — — — 3,786 5,582

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 203 89 42 21 799 750

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Notes to the Financial Statements | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Note 39.5 Voluntary Student Unionism and Better Universities Renewal Funding Better VSU Transition Universities Fund Renewal Funding 2008 2007 2008 2007 NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received from the Australian Government for the 1,535 3,465 5,943 — Programs)

Net accrual adjustments — — — —

Revenue for the period 3(e) & 3(f) 1,535 3,465 5,943 —

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 3,198 — — —

Total revenue including accrued revenue 4,733 3,465 5,943 —

Less expenses including accrued expenses 3,221 267 1,699 —

Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 1,512 3,198 4,244 —

Note 39.6 Australian Research Council Grants 2008 2007 NOTES $’000 $’000

(a) Discovery Discovery Projects Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received from the 224 371 Australian Government for the Programs) Net accrual adjustments — — Revenue for the period 3(g)(i) 224 371

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 602 498 Total revenue including accrued revenue 826 869

Less expenses including accrued expenses 671 267 Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 155 602

(b) Linkages Linkage Projects Financial Assistance received in CASH during the reporting period (total cash received from the 400 259 Australian Government for the Programs) Net accrual adjustments — — Revenue for the period 3(g)(ii) 400 259

Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 151 59 Total revenue including accrued revenue 551 318

Less expenses including accrued expenses 234 167 Surplus/(deficit) for reporting period 317 151

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Certificate | University of Southern Queensland

We have prepared the annual financial statements pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and other prescribed requirements and we certify that:

(a) the financial statements are in agreement with the accounts and records of the University of Southern Queensland; and

(b) in our opinion –

i) the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts have been complied with in all material respects;

ii) the financial statements have been drawn up to present a true and fair view of the transactions of the University of Southern Queensland for the period of 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008, and of the financial position as at 31 December 2008 in accordance with prescribed accounting standards and conform with the Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Financial Statements issued by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations;

iii) at the time of this Certificate there are reasonable grounds to believe that the University will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due;

iv) the amount of Australian government financial assistance expended during the year was for the purposes for which it was provided; and

v) the requirements of applicable legislation, contracts, agreements and Program guidelines that apply to the Australian government financial assistance identified in these financial statements have been complied with.

B J MOTTRAM W LOVEGROVE R A BRAZIL Chief Financial Officer Vice-Chancellor Chancellor Date – 10th March 2009 Date – 10th March 2009 Date – 10th March 2009

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Independent Auditor’s Report | To the Council of the University of Southern Queensland Report on the Financial Report I believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. I have audited the accompanying financial report of the University of Southern Queensland which comprises the balance sheet as Independence at 31 December 2008, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended The Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 promotes on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other the independence of the Auditor‑General and QAO authorised explanatory notes and certificates given by the Chancellor, auditors. The Auditor-General is the auditor of all Queensland Vice-Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer of the University of public sector entities and can only be removed by Parliament. Southern Queensland. The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in any way considered appropriate and is not subject to direction by any person about The Council’s Responsibility for the the way in which audit powers are to be exercised. The Auditor- Financial Report General has for the purposes of conducting an audit, access to all documents and property and can report to Parliament matters The Council is responsible for the preparation and fair which in the Auditor-General’s opinion are significant. presentation of the financial report in accordance with prescribed accounting requirements identified in the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and the Financial Management Standard Auditor’s Opinion 1997, including compliance with applicable Australian Accounting In accordance with s.46G of the Financial Administration and Audit Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations). Act 1977 – This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of (a) I have received all the information and explanations the financial report that is free from material misstatement, which I have required; and whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate (b) in my opinion – accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. i) the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts have Auditor’s Responsibility been complied with in all material respects; and

My responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report ii) the financial report has been drawn up so as based on the audit. The audit was conducted in accordance to present a true and fair view, in accordance with Auditor-General of Queensland Auditing Standards, which with the prescribed accounting standards, of incorporate the Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing the transactions of the University of Southern Standards require compliance with relevant ethical requirements Queensland for the financial year 1 January relating to audit engagements and that the audit is planned and 2008 to 31 December 2008 and of the financial performed to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial position as at the end of that year. report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement in the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the K R FRANEY CA financial report in order to design audit procedures that are (as Delegate of the Auditor-General of Queensland) appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of Dated at Toowoomba this 10th day of March 2009. expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control, other than in expressing an opinion on compliance with prescribed requirements. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report including any mandatory financial reporting requirements as approved by the Treasurer for application in Queensland.

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Staff overseas travel | for the year ended 31 December 2008

Name Dates Destinations Details total

FACULTY of Arts Beaumont, Deborah 27/10 – 28/11 USA, United Kingdom Conduct research 3,441.14 Burke, Aidan 25/03 – 4/04 Singapore, Malaysia Attend International graduations and meetings with partners 4,216.11 29/12/2007 – Research (Funding Approved USQ Early Career Researcher United Kingdom 8,528.00 29/01/2008 Program Grant) Chalk, Darryl Conference Presentation and editorial duties at the Australian and 6/02 – 10/02 New Zealand 1,309.44 New Zealand Shakespeare Association Presentation of an academic paper and premiere of a new work Crispin, Judith 7/04 – 3/05 Italy for solo piano in Rome. Consultation with an Italian pianola expert 7,163.41 regarding my early career research project Crook, Martin 12/02 – 3/03 United Kingdom Lecture at the Royal College of Music 3,655.59 Present academic paper at International Society for Music Gearing, Phillip 30/06 – 28/07 Italy 2,739.17 Education World Conference 25/03 – 4/04 Singapore, Malaysia Attend international graduations and meetings with partners 4,088.99 Goodall, Peter 10/09 – 14/09 Malaysia Visit to international partners 2,222.21 Present paper at International Association for Feminist Economics Harrison, Karey 16/06 – 24/06 Italy 2,498.82 Annual Conference Jenkins, Kyle 13/10 – 27/10 USA Grant funded research 3,217.12 Conference Presentation and editorial duties at the Australian and 6/02 – 10/02 New Zealand 1,725.05 Johnson, Laurence New Zealand Shakespeare Association 20/07 – 28/07 Italy Attend international conference in Prato 3,072.17 Kossen, Christopher 10/09 – 23/09 Malaysia Visit to international partners 2,203.56 Carrick Assessing – Sydney and attending landmark education 2/06 – 13/06 New Zealand 1,489.89 Lawrence, Jill workshop 25/06 – 16/07 United Kingdom Attend the Oxford Round Table 6,347.20 Attend Annual Conference of the English Department University of Parkes, Geoffrey 2/06 – 12/06 Romania 2,930.76 Bucharest Attend 13th International Conference on Technology Supported 23/11/2007 – Pohl, Gabriela Germany Learning and Training; meeting professional contacts; seeking part- 3,287.90 9/01/2008 time teaching assistants for 2008 Thorp, Stuart 12/01 – 22/01 USA Attend Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco 5,693.30

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STAFF overseas travel | for the year ended 31 december 2008

Name Dates Destinations Details total

FACULTY of BUSINESS 8/06 – 13/06 China Conduct teaching schools 3,221.35 Alam, Khorshed Attend the Annual London conference on Money, Economy and 1/07 – 8/07 United Kingdom 4,171.79 Management Alder, Lisa 17/01 – 24/01 Hong Kong Conduct teaching schools 2,760.65 16/01 – 26/01 Sri Lanka, Singapore Meetings with international partners 4,116.07 Best, Peter 21/09 – 27/09 China Attend partner meetings and graduations in China 3,125.96 17/04 – 27/04 Hong Kong, China Conduct teaching schools 3,271.29 Betros, Gerard 9/05 – 13/05 Singapore Conduct teaching schools 2,654.07 Birch, Dawn 7/07 – 11/07 United Kingdom Attend the Academy of Marketing annual conference 1,595.43 Byrne, Suzanne 6/06 – 10/06 Singapore Conduct teaching schools 2,580.86 Byrnes, Peter 17/05 – 24/05 China Conduct teaching schools 3,698.59 Present paper at the International Convention Exposition Summit Cassidy, Frances 13/02 – 18/02 Singapore 1,851.72 2008 2/12 – 5/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,690.67 Cater-Steel, Aileen 7/12/2008 – China, United Conduct teaching schools and undertake research 6,883.20 3/1/2009 Kingdom Cavaye, Carmel 26/09 – 29/09 New Zealand Attend 2008 Student Success Workshop 1,606.76 13/04 – 18/04 Singapore, Malaysia International Marketing 2,731.87 Conduct academic professional development and teaching visits to 20/11 – 27/11 Singapore, Malaysia 4,737.32 Chadee, Doren campuses in Malaysia Attend the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 30/11 – 5/12 New Zealand 1,879.38 conference Chapple, Susanne 27/9 – 5/10 New Zealand Attend Tertiary Education Managers conference 2,829.26 Visit PhD student, visit Shanghai Stock Exchange, conduct teaching Delpachitra, Sarath 17/05 – 25/05 China 3,491.89 schools 1 Present an invited lecture 2 Present an invited staff seminar 3 Attend the mid term board meeting of the International Germany, Poland, 6/03 – 25/03 Commission on Occupational Health 4 Fulfil board member 3,888.99 Czech Republic responsibilities in respect of the United Nations climate change meeting Eddington, Ian Delegate in the United Nations Commission for Sustainable 1/05 – 18/05 USA 4,294.07 Development meeting Attend conference 1 Attend The United Nations Climate Change meeting in Posnan United Kingdom, 28/11 – 16/12 2 Conduct research at the Reading Room of the British Museum 5,101.90 Poland and the Bodelian Oxford” Attend Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Erwee, Ronel 2/12 – 7/12 New Zealand 2,534.39 executive meetings and annual conference 24/05 – 2/06 China Conduct teaching schools 3,779.42 Genrich, Rohan 30/11 – 6/12 China Conduct teaching schools 4,994.30 15/06 – 22/06 Singapore, Cambodia Research consultations 2,467.71 Sri Lanka, Singapore, Gow, Jeffrey 22/09 – 30/09 Conduct teaching schools 7,149.42 Malaysia 7/12 – 14/12 China Conduct teaching schools 4,798.86 Gray, Anthony 19/09 – 30/09 Singapore, Malaysia Conduct teaching schools in Singapore and Malaysia 4,447.31 6/06 – 13/06 Irish Republic Attend the 15th European Conference on Information Systems 5,065.55

Gururajan, 5/09 – 17/09 India Attend tutorial and research meetings 2,304.81 Rajagopal 31/10 – 3/11 Singapore Attend graduation ceremony 2,676.57 1/12 – 4/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,741.19 Hafeez-Baig, Abdul 16/10 – 21/10 Malaysia, Singapore Conduct teaching schools 3,366.29 Attend the Effective Supply Chain and Logistic Management for Hakim, Latif 25/11 – 29/11 Thailand 2,869.05 Sustainable Development Attend The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Hammer, Sara 30/06 – 6/07 New Zealand 1,561.57 Australasia conference

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STAFF overseas travel | for the year ended 31 december 2008

Name Dates Destinations Details total

faculty of BUSINESS (cont.) Howard, Angela 2/12 – 6/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,526.05 Howard, Srecko 2/12 – 6/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,612.64 Kavanagh, Marie 1/08 – 10/08 USA Conference attendance 5,185.51 Lane, Michael 30/11 – 6/12 China Conduct teaching schools 3,855.69 26/03 – 31/03 Singapore, Malaysia Attend International graduations 6,786.20 Layton, Allan 1/06 – 7/06 Brunei Business meeting 4,198.18 21/09 – 26/09 China Attend partner meetings and graduations in China 11,401.00 Attend the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Miller, Karen 29/11 – 6/12 New Zealand 2,799.10 2008 conference Millett, Bruce 25/09 – 2/10 Taiwan, Hong Kong To attend the opening meeting of the Taipei Alumni chapter 2,222.36 Mishra, Anil 24/01 – 28/01 Hong Kong Conduct teaching schools 3,013.33 Pedersen, Cecil 30/10 – 15/11 China Conduct teaching schools 7,226.54 Pensiero, Domenico 4/01 – 8/01 Singapore Conduct teaching schools 3,371.55 Rahman, Mohammad 18/05 – 24/05 China Teaching schools 2,878.15 Roberts, David 2/12 – 14/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,679.90 29/01 – 1/02 Malaysia Conduct Teaching Schools 2,282.78 Rose, Dennis 17/04 – 26/04 Hong Kong, China Conduct teaching schools 3,333.28 Rundle-Thiele, 27/05 – 8/06 Canada Attend the Academy of Marketing Science Conference 3,927.92 Sharyn Scheuber, Boyd 2/11 – 9/11 China Conduct teaching schools 3,599.82 Sit, Kok Ho (Jason) 5/01 – 10/01 Hong Kong Teaching School 3,674.47 Soar, Jeffrey 13/05 – 20/05 Korea Republic Conference attendance 1,910.14 Tan, Wui-Gee 2/12 – 5/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,654.59 Toleman, Mark 2/12 – 15/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,767.32 Troedson, David 1/06 – 7/06 China Conduct teaching schools 2,773.64 16/11 – 23/11 China Conduct teaching schools 4,527.13 Van Der Vyver, Glen 2/12 – 10/12 New Zealand Attend the Australasian Conference on Information Systems 1,688.44 14/03 – 25/03 Singapore, China Attend and present paper at 2008 Global Marketing Conference 2,500.00 Woodside, Frances Attend Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 30/11 – 6/12 New Zealand 2,243.59 conference and Doctoral Workshop 10/04 – 21/04 China Attend Conference and Research Cooperation 1,680.96 Yong, Jianming 24/05 – 2/06 China Conduct teaching schools 3,613.25 30/11 – 15/12 China Conduct teaching schools and attend conference 5,539.02 28/04 – 7/05 China, Hong Kong Conduct teaching schools 1,915.19 Zhou, Peng 22/09 – 26/09 China Attend partner meetings and graduations in China 3,234.47 30/10 – 15/11 China Conduct teaching schools 6,732.13

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Centre for australian indigneous knowledges Attend the Wairoa Maori Film Festival as the co-writer and Hagan, Stephen 28/05 – 4/06 New Zealand 0.00 producer of ‘Nigger Lovers’

corporate services 26/03 – 31/03 Singapore, Malaysia Attend business meeting and international graduations 6,664.87 Brazil, Roberta 21/09 – 27/09 China Attend partner meetings and China Graduation 10,900.00

division of academic infoRmation services Netherlands, United 16/05 – 1/06 Attend e-Framework business international meeting with partners 7,716.44 Kingdom Parker, Marisa Attend the Summit on Interoperability Now and Next Attend 14/09 – 27/09 United Kingdom 4,590.92 e-Framework meetings 28/03 – 7/04 United Kingdom Attend Open Repositories conference 2008 5,530.55 Sefton, Peter 3/12 – 14/12 United Kingdom Attend Cambridge University workshop 8,168.02

OFFICE OF Deputy vice–chancellor – global Learning services Mckeown, Linda 6/11 – 12/11 Japan Attend Ritsumeikan University Immersive learning workshop 1,166.28 To deliver a lecture to the Institute of Physics in Ireland as part of United Kingdom, their visiting Lecture Programme; Meet with members of United 1/03 – 19/03 2,545.94 France, Japan Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris for further discussion on the USQ/OpenCourseWare Consor Taylor, James To fulfil the role of Sector/Subject Specialist in the review of the 18/05 – 25/05 Hong Kong 290.05 Open University of Hong Kong 16/10 – 25/10 China Attend Conference 9,484.50

OFFICE OF Deputy vice–chancellor – scholarship Attend the Institution of Structural Engineers’ Centenary 22/01 – 27/01 Hong Kong 8,104.85 Conference – ‘Turning Ideas into Reality’ Baker, Graham 31/03 – 5/04 China Attend meetings with Queensland Premier in China 5,807.97 Key note speaker at seminar on Australia-China Partnerships in 3/09 – 10/09 China 12,156.30 Higher Education and vist Shanghai University

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

faculty of education Attend and present at Society for Information Technology and 1/03 – 9/03 USA 3,986.67 Albion, Peter Teacher Education 2008 Conference 30/06 – 4/07 Austria Attend and present at EdMedia 2008 conference 1,094.41 Attend the International Congress for School Effectiveness and 5/01 – 9/01 New Zealand 2,762.33 Improvement Conference 2008 27/04 – 1/05 Singapore Ongoing research with National Institute of Education 1,430.17 Andrews, Dorothy Present a joint research paper Asia Pacific Education Research Conference in Singapore and meet with Professor David Hogan re: 25/11 – 28/11 Singapore 1,799.59 Continuation of Innovative Designs for enhancing achievements in Schools Project in Singapore Schools attend the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Conway, Joan 5/01 – 9/01 New Zealand 2,531.81 Improvement Conference 2008 Crowther, Francis 21/05 – 22/05 Singapore Meeting with doctoral student 197.62 Represent USQ at National Association for Research in Science Roderick, John 21/03 – 4/04 USA Teaching and American Educational Research Association 6,271.16 international conferences Attend fifth International conference on Science, Mathematics and Green, John 14/01 – 21/01 Thailand 2,760.17 Technology Education attend the 17th edition of ‘The Sociolinguistic Symposium, Hatoss, Aniko 17/03 – 8/04 Netherlands, Hungary 5,758.07 Europe’s leading international conference on language in society Henderson, Robyn 19/06 – 28/06 United Kingdom Attend 21st International Conference on The First-Year Experience 4,283.33 Attend International Congress for School Effectiveness and Keefe, Mary 5/01 – 10/01 New Zealand 1,166.82 Improvement Conference 2008 Attend the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Lewis, Marian 5/01 – 9/01 New Zealand 2,517.27 Improvement Conference 2008 Attend International Conference and present research paper, Mander, Alison 17/01 – 12/02 United Kingdom visit General Teaching Council Scotland and give presentation at 4,054.65 University of Canterbury England 27/01 – 1/02 Singapore, Malaysia Attend Various Meetings 2,791.97 19/06 – 28/06 United Kingdom Attend 21st Conference on The First-Year Experience in Dublin 0.00 Noble, Karen 15/08 – 18/08 Malaysia Attend Meetings 1,167.77 23/10 – 3/11 Canada To attend Canadian Trade Fairs 6,884.01 Parry, Lindsay 27/01 – 1/02 Singapore, Malaysia Attend various meetings 2,837.43 Attend Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 1/03 – 9/03 USA 2,000.00 Redmond, Petrea Conference 2008 18/11 – 27/11 Thailand Supervise Prac Students in Bangkok 1,720.91 To conduct a workshop on best practice flexible learning models Reushle, Shirley 24/02 – 24/02 Malaysia and associated instructional design for the company Abbott, as 0.00 part of a week long conference for sales and marketing Confer with Middle School leaders within international schools Smith, Stephen 26/02 – 4/03 Vietnam to analyse/explore contemporary practices and philosophy and 2,253.41 market USQ MEd and Grad Dip (L&T) Attend the Japan Association for Language Teaching Integration or Son, Jeong-Bae 29/05 – 3/06 Japan 1,257.22 Disintegration Conference Present paper at 2nd International Conference on Special Stenton, Jan 14/06 – 7/07 Turkey 2,000.00 Education, Marmaris Malaysia, United 2/01 – 18/01 Attend Meetings with partners 9,132.47 Temmerman, Nita Kingdom 15/08 – 18/08 Malaysia Attend meeting 3,824.00 Venzke, Gerhardus 27/09 – 11/10 New Zealand Attend the Tertiary Education Management Conference 2,241.40

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

faculty of education (cont.) Present at International National Association for Research in 22/03 – 4/04 USA Science Teaching and American Educational Research Association 5,484.15 conference and serve on International and Program committees USA, Netherlands, Research and participation in European Association for Research 20/08 – 6/09 6,475.22 Israel on Learning and Instruction 2008 Conference Waldrip, Bruce 9/11 – 27/11 Indonesia Commissioned Research 175.50 “Present keynote speech at Science and Mathematics Education Regional Conference Present teacher and postgraduate student 29/11 – 5/12 Malaysia 0.00 workshop on effective science teaching Provide on development of new Malaysian syllabus” Attend the Association Internationale des Ecoles Superieures Wharton, Donald 16/01 – 26/01 Japan d’Education Physique (International Association for Physical 3,825.18 Education in Higher Education) Conference Attend the Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Young, Kathryn 16/06 – 24/06 Hong Kong 1,302.50 Global Concern conference

faculty of engineering and surveying To present (as invited speaker) in the “Seminar-workshop Apan, Armando 4/12 – 12/12 Philippines on Satellite Data Product Development” to conduct field data 2,360.95 collection for a research project and visit selected scientists Attend 4th International Conference on Composites in Civil Aravinthan, Thiru 18/07 – 29/07 Switzerland 5,129.76 Engineering Basnet, Badri 23/06 – 6/07 China Attend Spatial Accuracy 2008 Conference in Shanghai 2,871.12 To organise and present at workshop as part of leading Billingsley, John 18/05 – 3/06 USA 4,107.03 international conference on Robotics and Automation Attend Symposium at the Cambridge Massachusetts Institute of Brodie, Lynette 10/03 – 20/03 USA 4,256.13 Technology in Boston 13/03 – 18/03 Hong Kong Attending the Pathway to Degree Interview Program 8,781.69 Bullen, Frank Meeting incoming Director of Centre of Excellence in Engineering 8/10 – 2/11 China, USA Fibre Composites and attending the Frontiers in Education 3,277.79 Conference 2008 Review IC engine and thin film heat transfer gauge work at Oxford United Kingdom, Buttsworth, David 29/05 – 7/06 University Attend radiating hypersonic flows project meeting in 4,816.11 Belgium Brussels (4 June) Fulcher, Robert 23/01 – 27/01 Singapore Undertake international teaching school 3,012.76 Attend Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials Golshani ,Aliakbar 30/10 – 10/11 Japan 3,838.07 Structures 2008 Conference and present a paper 17/01 – 19/02 Hong Kong To undergo an Industrial attachment in consulting company 0.00 Ku, Harry Siu-lung Attend the International Conference on Multi-functional materials 27/07 – 2/08 Hong Kong 2,695.90 and structures Le, Phong Bui Hong 28/06 – 8/07 Italy Attend the 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics 6,284.53 Attending Spatial Accuracy 2008 conference in Shanghai; International Workshop on Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Liu, Xiaoye 23/06 – 11/07 China 4,864.53 Applications in Beijing; XXI Congress International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in Beijing; Present paper at the 8th International Conference on 11/06 – 18/06 Spain Computational and Mathematical Methods in Sciences and 4,775.98 Mai-Duy, Nam Engineering 28/06 – 8/07 Italy Attend the 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics 6,817.19 McDougall, Kevin 23/06 – 29/06 China Attend Spatial Accuracy 2008 Conference 3,006.75 Nguyen, Hieu Van 28/06 – 8/07 Italy Attend the 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics 5,601.29 to present a paper and presentation at the Hawaii International 4/01 – 15/01 USA 295.74 Conference on Education, Honolulu 18/04 – 20/04 Malaysia Attend Convocation Ceremony Shangri La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur 335.51 Ross, David “Invited to conduct a workshop on e-learning for students and faculty of the Hangyang Cyber University 17/05 – 23/05 Korea Republic 314.53 Meeting to discuss potential collaborative projects with their University”

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STAFF overseas travel | for the year ended 31 december 2008

Name Dates Destinations Details total

faculty of engineering and surveying (cont.) Sharifian 4/06 – 10/06 Singapore Conduct international teaching school 3,557.78 Barforousch,Seyed Ahmad 8/08 – 16/08 USA Attend 2008 Summer Heat Transfer Conference 5,375.12 To present two papers at the 8th World Congress Computational Mechanics (Venice, Italy) and 30th International Conference on Tran-Cong, Thanh 28/06 – 13/07 Italy, Slovenia 10,473.06 Boundary Elements and Other Mesh Reduction Methods (Maribor, Slovenia) Wang, Hao 15/02 – 1/03 China Australian Research Council International Linkage Project 3,219.03 Attend 2008 World World Congress in Computer Science, 5/07 – 21/07 USA 3,653.59 Computer Engineering and Applied Computing Wen, Peng (Paul) Attend International Conference on Control Automation Robotics 15/12 – 28/12 Vietnam 4,249.28 and Vision Conference 25/05 – 30/05 Hong Kong Meet with prospective education partners 2,801.75 White, Trevor 27/09 – 2/10 New Zealand Attend Tertiary Education Management Conference 1,865.01 30/11 – 3/12 Malaysia Meeting with current and prospective partners 5,157.13 Department of Education Sciences and Technology Australia - Xiang, Wei 3/12 – 25/12 China 4,779.02 China special fund 9/02 – 20/02 Saudi Arabia, Malaysia Attend meetings on behalf of USQ International 4,604.48 Attending seminar and meeting on education in Middle EastAttend 23/05 – 27/05 Malaysia 0.00 meetings with International partners in Kuala Lumpur Yusaf, Talal Kuwait, United Arab 1/07 – 2/08 Visit to the Ministry of Higher Education 4,232.52 Emirates United Arab Emirates, 10/12 – 23/12 Promoting University of Southern Queensland 10,110.30 Egypt Zhang, Zhenyu 23/06 – 10/07 China Attending conferences 0.00 17/12/2007 – Academic Visit. Visit two universities in China Collaborate in terms Zhou, Hong China 0.00 24/01/2008 of publications, students supervision, grant applications

English language and enabling centre Turton, Rowena 6/11 – 14/11 Japan Attend Conference in Kyoto 1,402.92

FINANCIAL services Attend meeting with 5 Queensland Universities in Auckland Newberry, Elizabeth 22/05 – 26/05 New Zealand sponsored by Emirates, Langham hotels and World Travel 767.58 Professionals

USQ FRASER COAST Hay, Michelle 23/11 – 28/11 Nepal, Singapore Preliminary brief for Nepalese Nursing cohort 4,816.70 9/03 – 14/03 Singapore, Malaysia Attend conference in Kuala Lumpur 0.00 Stott, Ken 8/12 – 14/12 Singapore Meetings in Singapore 1,933.34

human resources Pearson, John 24/02 – 29/02 Singapore Attend meetings 4,937.45 Williams, Andrew 9/03 – 23/03 USA Attend Higher Education Users Group conference 7,066.56

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

division of ict services Clarke, William 9/03 – 15/03 USA Attend Higher Education Users Group conference 4,668.02 Gordon, Jacinta 7/03 – 24/03 USA Attend Higher Education Users Group conference 7,717.79 Janke, Des 4/10 – 12/10 USA Participate in RightNow Summit, Colorado 401.95 Kissell, Brian 25/02 – 18/03 USA Attending Conferences in San Francisco and Las Vegas 8,477.51 Lehane, Patrick 18/11 – 25/11 Japan 11th International Conference on Humans and Computers 5,506.17 Rochford, Dennis 9/03 – 21/03 USA Attend Higher Education Users Group Conference 6,465.52 Smythe, Raymond 8/06 – 15/06 USA Attend training and technical conference in San Francisco 4,804.94

learning and teaching support unit Bull, David 8/10 – 12/10 New Zealand Attend Australian enabling education association conference 2,045.28 Galligan, Linda 5/07 – 5/08 Mexico Attend the International Congress on Mathematical Education 3,292.00 4/04 – 15/04 Thailand, Malaysia Attend workshops on establishing Learning and Teaching Centres 1,898.70 Hunt, Lynne Attend meetings and scholarship of teaching and learning 8/05 – 26/05 United Kingdom 7,038.96 conference China, Hong Kong, Kek, Yih Chyn (Megan) 9/10 – 24/10 Undertake surveys of international students 6,272.92 Malaysia Attend Meeting and Higher education research and development McDonald, Jacquelin 30/06 – 5/07 New Zealand 2,142.98 society conference Attend Meeting and Higher education research and development Taylor, Janet 28/06 – 5/07 New Zealand 2,929.77 society conference

marketing and public relations Leung, Ka Wing 25/09 – 2/10 Taiwan, Hong Kong Attending alumni chapter opening in Taiwan 3,323.48 Loudon, Cameron 4/10 – 16/10 USA Participate at RightNow Summit, Colorado 353.59 Olton, Ian 4/10 – 12/10 USA Participate in RightNow Summit 8,074.14

office of facilities management Crawford, Pamela 27/09 – 6/10 New Zealand 2008 Tertiary Education Management Conference 1,832.87 Pearl, Simon 27/09 – 6/10 New Zealand 2008 Tertiary Education Management Conference 1,870.58 Povey, David 20/07 – 23/07 New Zealand Visit Victoria University 1,595.77 Rowen, Barry 14/10 – 19/10 New Zealand Conference attendance 2,206.00 Williams, Bryan 14/10 – 19/10 New Zealand Conference Attendance 2,366.36

research 25/12/2008 – Horsfield, Bruce Philippines Data collection for script research 2,974.92 02/01/2009 Participate and present paper in The Dissertations Initiative for the Maraseni, Tek 30/10 – 11/11 USA 1,589.35 Advancement of Climate Change Research IV Symposium Attend the 2nd congress of the International Network of Research 13/06 – 26/06 United Kingdom 4,261.60 Ren, Yi Management Societies (INORMS) conference 21/11 – 29/11 China Australian Research Council linkage project field trip 1,829.00

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

research – acsc Attwood, Simon 21/09 – 1/10 Argentina Attend birdlife world conservation conference and present papers 4,561.96 As part of the Cloud Seeding Research Project, conduct research at the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to 14/04 – 7/07 USA 8,075.66 Craig, Ian develop new data analysis systems for cloud and atmospheric data in Southern Queensland 22/07 – 17/08 USA Research work for National Centre for Atmospheric Research 4,284.29 Keynote presenter at United Nations World Meteorology 7/04 – 14/04 USA 4,838.64 Organisation Climate conference at the Pacific East-West Centre Participate in European Science Foundation ‘Cost Action’ Special 21/05 – 3/06 Hong Kong, Hungary 10,684.69 International Meeting Stone, Roger Thailand, Switzerland, Present presentation at Atmospheric Circulation Reconstructions 8/06 – 6/07 16,348.78 Spain over the Earth conference Belgium, United Attend the 10th Australia-European Commission Joint Science & 26/09 – 7/10 7,593.17 Kingdom, Singapore Technology Cooperation Committee meeting in Brussels

research – CRRAH Attend the National Rural Health Association 2008 Annual Eley, Robert 6/05 – 13/05 USA 4,016.69 Conference Turner, Joanna 16/06 – 28/06 USA Attend 34th meeting of the American Society for Photobiology 3,185.39

research – ncea Raine, Steven 2/12 – 5/12 New Zealand Present at Foundation for Arable Research Field day 1,539.08

faculty of sciences Addie, Ronald 28/02 – 10/03 France Attend evaluation of quality of service workshop 1,500.00 Bulmer, Andrew 2/07 – 15/07 Austria Attend Society for Free Radical Research – Europe Meeting 2008 1,000.00 Invited to participate in the XXIX International Congress of Burton, Lorelle 17/07 – 28/07 Germany 7,506.39 Psychology Coates, Des 11/09 – 27/09 Singapore Conduct residential schools 3,399.64 Cretchley, Patricia 28/11 – 14/12 New Zealand Attend Australia and New Zealand Mathematics Convention 1,300.00 Faqih, Akhmad 17/10 – 25/10 China Presentation at World Meteorology Organisation conference 2,632.77 United Kingdom, Attend 50th International Military Testing Association Conference Fogarty, Gerard 17/09 – 18/10 Netherlands, Hong 7,301.49 and Research collaboration Kong Goh, Yong Wah 28/05 – 4/06 Singapore Residential school and meetings at Informatics Singapore 3,837.11 Hoey, Andrew 16/07 – 22/07 USA Invited speaker at conference 4,009.66 Attend the 2008 International Conference on Machine Learning Hu, Hong 9/07 – 18/07 China 2,234.48 and Cybernetics Present keynote address at International conference on maths and 4/08 – 12/08 Indonesia, India 3,419.00 Khan, Shahjahan statistics 7/11 – 12/11 United Arab Emirates Attend impact of information and integrated statistical systems 115.45 Attend Soilborne Disease Workshop and visit research centres in Knight, Noel 26/04 – 29/06 Tunisia, Turkey 4,456.33 Turkey 1/02 – 9/02 Hong Kong Teaching School 2,906.47 Lai, David Attend Network and System Security 2008 – International 16/10 – 23/10 China 2,300.00 Workshop on Network and System Security Present research at the The 7th International Weber Symposium Learmonth, Robert 6/06 – 14/06 USA on Innovative Fluorescence Methodologies in Biochemistry and 2,960.31 Medicine, Kauai, Hawaii, June 6–12, 2008 Lehmensiek, Anke 3/04 – 14/04 Egypt Attend the 10th International Barley Genetics Symposium 4,371.01 Attend the Doctoral Consortium on Data Engineering and Web Li, Min 23/04 – 14/05 China 2,032.26 Technology Research

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faculty of sciences (cont.) Attend the 2008 International Conference on Bioinformatics & Li, Yan 3/07 – 20/07 Jamaica, USA 6,659.13 Computational Biology and visit a PhD Student in Jamaica New Zealand, Lock, Birgit 28/11 – 22/12 Present paper at Asciliate conferences 3,477.59 Melbourne Machin, Michael 3/03 – 23/03 USA Present at the 2998 Work, Stress and Health Conference 5,208.48 Parisi, Alfio 21/09 – 27/09 Japan Present an oral paper at the ISB2008 conference 3,909.32 Quinn, Andrea 29/04 – 7/05 Singapore Conduct Residential Schools 3,484.32 Rankin, Janet 10/03 – 5/04 USA Guest lecturer at Moravian College, Pennsylvania 1,500.00 Sabburg, Jeffrey 5/07 – 13/07 Mexico Attend International Conference on Clouds and Precipitation 7,000.51 Scanlan, Jill 29/05 – 18/06 United Kingdom Attend International Confederation of Midwives 2008 Conference 607.50 Schouten, Peter 18/06 – 28/06 USA Attend the American Society for Photobiology Conference 1,830.55 Spencer, Harold 27/09 – 2/10 New Zealand Tertiary Education Management Conference in Christchurch 2,786.17 Attend the 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Sun, Lili 2/04 – 24/04 China 2,487.16 Cooperative Work in Design Sun, Xiaoxun 23/04 – 13/05 China Attend the 10th Asia Pacific Web Conference 2,075.20 Attend 6th Nonlinear Dynamics Conference and Advanced Suslov, Sergey 26/06 – 22/07 Russia 2,142.62 Problems in Mechanics 2008 Conference Attend The 10th International Barley Genetics Symposium and 3/04 – 19/04 Egypt, Syria 5,623.06 associated workshop Sutherland, Mark Attend the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology, 21/08 – 9/09 Italy Torina and the 10th International Fusarium Workshop and the 7,987.83 International Fusarium Genomics Workshop, Alghero “Attend an Olympic training camp, data collection for ongoing Terry, Peter 16/03 – 27/03 Italy 225.00 research. Return from Brisbane Airport to Toowoomba” Turnbull, David 1/08 – 31/08 United Kingdom Conduct research 2,565.93 Attend The 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Wang, Hua 12/04 – 25/04 China 2,652.04 Cooperative Work in Design (CSCWD 2008) Wang, Szu-Yao 3/09 – 10/09 Canada Attend ageing design conference 1,500.00 Attend the BIOCOMP’08 – The 2008 International Conference on Williams, Janett 13/07 – 18/07 USA 432.51 Bioinformatics & Computational Biolog To deliver a regular lecture by invitation at the11th International Congress on Mathematical Education and paper presentation Yevdokimov, Oleksiy 4/07 – 24/07 Mexico 3,913.57 at the 32nd International Conference on the Psychology of Mathematics Education

USQ SPRINGFIELD 16/04 – 23/04 USA Seattle University & USQ – dual degree discussions 4,117.55 Fraser, Douglas 27/10 – 4/11 USA To attend the International Partners meeting in Seattle Washington 3,333.57

student administration Baginda, Isnira 15/12 – 15/12 Philippines Audaid student returning home 1,891.49 25/03 – 2/04 Singapore, Malaysia Conduct USQ Graduation Ceremonies 3,414.53 Loneragan, Anne Prepare and conduct International graduation ceremony in 21/09 – 27/09 China 3,136.39 Hangzhou China Nombri, Joseph 12/12 – 12/12 Papua New Guinea Ausaid Scholarship completion – returning home 557.64 Pongos, Leonardo 5/12 – 5/12 Philippines Ausaid scholarship completion – returning home 1,303.25 25/03 – 2/04 Singapore, Malaysia Conduct USQ Graduation Ceremonies 3,470.46 Schasser, Sharon 21/09 – 27/09 China Attend graduations in China 3,133.88

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

student services Burton, Dellie 2/12 – 6/12 New Zealand Conference attendance 2,197.29 Hjertum, Eileen 1/12 – 6/12 New Zealand Conference attendance 3,139.97 24/10/2007 – Indonesia Conduct approved research/fieldwork 1,414.18 Suriadi, Ahmad 20/02 2/07 – 2/09 Indonesia Research/Fieldwork 1,835.64

USQ international Germany, Norway, Ball, Justine 17/01 – 7/02 Attend Roadshow 11,056.43 Sweden 20/03 – 13/04 USA Marketing and recruitment 13,308.76 18/05 – 14/06 USA, Malaysia Attend conference Washington; Visit exchange partners 20,327.33 Ball, Justine Participate in student recruitment activities – exhibitions, fairs and 28/08 – 4/10 USA, Canada 20,274.68 meetings with agents and universities Visit to Education partner, Stamford and Han Chiang College, Bartsch, Bronwyn 18/11 – 29/11 Malaysia 7,293.70 Malaysia Bishop, Raymond 27/11 – 28/11 India Repatriation from Emergency in India 7,096.51 Dean, Helen 10/09 – 12/09 New Zealand Admissions training conference 1,553.57 11/08 – 21/08 Singapore, Malaysia Student recruitment 4,707.56 13/10 – 21/10 Singapore, Malaysia Recruit international on-campus students at Austrade 4,802.79 Fuss, David United Arab Emirates, 26/10 – 10/11 Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Recruit on-campus international students at IDP events 7,171.48 Arabia, Singapore Singapore, Sri Lanka, 15/01 – 2/02 Business meetings with International Partners 12,470.40 Malaysia Hong Kong, China, 31/03 – 18/04 United Kingdom, Attend meeting with International Partners 8,455.63 Switzerland, Malaysia 21/05 – 24/05 New Zealand Attend meeting and graduation ceremony with Auckland partner 1,642.23 Gibson, Lorne 15/06 – 28/06 China, Taiwan Meetings with International Partners 12,381.51 United Arab Emirates, South Africa, 27/07 – 16/08 Visit partners 15,603.81 Mauritius, Pakistan, Sri Lanka China, Korea Republic, 21/09 – 4/10 Visit partners and attend China graduation 14,789.88 Russia Jeffrey, Kirsty 25/05 – 31/05 Malaysia, Singapore Partner visits & support 2,881.18 4/04 – 9/04 Korea Republic Attend IDP exhibition & visit universities, colleges and schools 4,081.07 25/05 – 9/06 Japan Institution visits and Austrade Exhibition 6,477.52 Kuzma, Katherine University meetings, seminar and agent visits Attend Austrade 23/09 – 4/10 Hong Kong, Taiwan 5,191.10 exhibition Rameswaran, Rajani 5/09 – 13/09 Sri Lanka Attend IDP Exhibition 2,861.47 Hong Kong, China, Roberts, Glenn 13/04 – 27/04 Attend meetings with USQ partners 7,375.80 Malaysia Germany, Norway, 17/01 – 7/02 Attend Roadshows 19,216.22 Sweden 30/04 – 7/05 India, Nepal Conduct agent interviews with India and Nepal 10,810.21 13/05 – 6/06 Canada, USA Attend Meeting in Canada and attend conference in USA 14,570.92 Rolan, Gabrielle Kuwait, United Arab 27/07 – 2/08 Visit to the Ministry of Higher Education 10,250.23 Emirates India, Nepal, 15/10 – 25/10 Attend meetings 14,447.76 Singapore

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Name Dates Destinations Details total

usq international (cont.) 10/02 – 3/03 India, Nepal Take part in student recruitment exhibition 14,505.81 Bangladesh, Nepal, 14/03 – 6/04 Attend IDP Exhibition 11,440.80 India India, Nepal, 20/04 – 7/05 Agent interviews 11,043.18 Singapore Shekhar, Rishen 31/07 – 20/08 India International Partner visits 11,652.95 Singapore, Nepal, 3/09 – 1/10 Attend meetings 12,227.78 India India, Nepal, 15/10 – 25/10 Attend meetings 8,835.21 Singapore 19/11 – 6/12 India, Nepal Attend meetings 8,529.68 Simmons, Jenny 9/06 – 14/06 Singapore Attend Alumni conference 3,318.79 15/03 – 28/03 Bangladesh Attend IDP Exhibition 2,799.78 Sultana, Rupa 23/08 – 7/09 Bangladesh Attend IDP Exhibition 2,479.85 26/02 – 20/03 Hong Kong, China Attend meetings 11,082.67 Hong Kong, Korea 3/04 – 23/04 Attend IDP exhibition and conduct meeting 12,722.45 Republic, China 26/05 – 9/06 Japan Attend exhibitions 9,756.71 17/06 – 15/07 China Student recruitment and Exhibitions 16,962.35 Tan, Richard 10/09 – 14/09 New Zealand Admissions training conference 2,051.69 23/09 – 4/10 Hong Kong, Taiwan Recruit students from Taiwan and Macau 5,884.77 Japan, Korea 15/10 – 6/11 Republic, China, Hong Attend Austrade event and conduct meetings with partners 17,888.75 Kong,

OFFICE OF vice–chancellor 26/03 – 31/03 Singapore, Malaysia Attend International Graduations 7,088.76 Key note Speaker at Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning Conference on Borderless Education: Challenges 6/04 – 10/04 Thailand 8,018.04 Lovegrove, William and Opportunities for Southeast Asian Universities at the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University during 8–9 April 2008 “Professor and Mrs Lovegrove attending meetings with partners 21/09 – 27/09 China 21,400.00 and attending USQ graduations

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GRI G3 Content Index

GRI G3 Standard Disclosures pt I — Standard Disclosures Profile Description Coverage 1.1–1.2 Strategy and Analysis Full 2.1–2.10 Organisational Profile Partial 3.1–3.13 Report Parameters Partial 4.1–4.17 Governance, Commitment and Engagement Partial

GRI G3 Standard Disclosures Pt II — Governance, Commitment and EngagemeNt Not Disclosures on Management Approaches Reported

GRI G3 Standard Disclosures Pt III — Performance Indicators Profile Fully Reported Partially Reported Not Reported* Economic EC1, EC3, EC4, EC5, EC7 EC8 EC2, EC9 EN1, EN2, EN9, EN11, EN12, EN13, EN15, EN3, EN4, EN5, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN10, Environment EN23, EN28 EN19, EN20, EN21, EN22, EN24, EN25, EN14, EN16, EN17, EN18 EN26, EN27, EN29, EN30 Labour LA1, LA2, LA3, LA4, LA5, LA6, LA7, LA8, Practices and — — LA9, LA10, LA11, LA12, LA13, LA14 Decent Work Human Rights HR8, HR9 HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR5, HR6, HR7 Society SO6 SO4 SO1, SO3, SO5, SO7, SO8

Product PR2, PR4 — PR1, PR3, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, PR9 Responsibility

* Some items were not reported due to immateriality or data unavailability

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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART I: Profile Disclosures

1. Strategy and Analysis Profile Description Reference Explanation Disclosure 1.1 Statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization pp4–6 — 1.2 Description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities. pp12–14 —

2. Organisational Profile Profile Description Reference Explanation Disclosure 2.1 Name of the organization. Front cover — 2.2 Primary brands, products, and/or services. p1 — p29 of Operational structure of the organization, including main divisions, operating 2.3 financial — companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. statements Inside back 2.4 Location of organization's headquarters. — cover 2.6 Nature of ownership and legal form. p7 — Markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of 2.7 p36–37 — customers/beneficiaries). 3. Report Parameters Profile Description Reference Explanation Disclosure Inside front 3.1 Reporting period (e.g., fiscal/calendar year) for information provided. — cover Inside front 3.2 Date of most recent previous report (if any). — cover Inside front 3.3 Reporting cycle (annual, biennial, etc.) — cover Inside back 3.4 Contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents. — cover 3.5 Process for defining report content. — — The primary boundaries of Boundary of the report (e.g., countries, divisions, subsidiaries, leased facilities, this report were to legislative 3.6 — joint ventures, suppliers). See GRI Boundary Protocol for further guidance. requirements and reporting institutional goals Explanation of the effect of any re-statements of information provided in earlier 3.10 reports, and the reasons for such re-statement (e.g., mergers/acquisitions, change — No restatements were made of base years/periods, nature of business, measurement methods). Significant changes from previous reporting periods in the scope, boundary, or No significant changes were 3.11 — measurement methods applied in the report. made

3.12 Table identifying the location of the Standard Disclosures in the report. Appendices —

Financials are externally Policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the 3.13 — audited, report must be agreed report. by State Parliament

4. Governance, Commitments, and Engagement Profile Description Reference Explanation Disclosure Governance structure of the organization, including committees under the highest 4.1 governance body responsible for specific tasks, such as setting strategy or pp8–11 — organisational oversight. Indicate whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive 4.2 p7 — officer. For organizations that have a unitary board structure, state the number of 4.3 members of the highest governance body that are independent and/or non– p7 — executive members.

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Employees are welcome to Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations or 4.4 p8 bring items up through the direction to the highest governance body. Committee structure Linkage between compensation for members of the highest governance body, Note 28 in 4.5 senior managers, and executives (including departure arrangements), and the — financials organization's performance (including social and environmental performance). Members of Council are Processes in place for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest required to disclose any 4.6 — are avoided. conflict of interest at each meeting Internally developed statements of mission or values, codes of conduct, and 4.8 principles relevant to economic, environmental, and social performance and the p17 — status of their implementation. Processes for evaluating the highest governance body's own performance, A Council review process is 4.10 — particularly with respect to economic, environmental, and social performance. undertaken at regular intervals

STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART II: Disclosures on Management Approach (DMAs)

G3 DMA Description Reference DMA EC Disclosure on Management Approach EC — — DMA EN Disclosure on Management Approach EN — — DMA LA Disclosure on Management Approach LA — — DMA HR Disclosure on Management Approach HR — — DMA SO Disclosure on Management Approach SO — — DMA PR Disclosure on Management Approach PR — —

STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART III: Performance Indicators

Economic Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator Financial Direct economic value generated and distributed, including revenues, operating statements EC1 costs, employee compensation, donations and other community investments, — – income retained earnings, and payments to capital providers and governments. statement Note 32 of EC3 Coverage of the organization's defined benefit plan obligations. Financial — Statements Financial statements EC4 Significant financial assistance received from government. — – income statement Range of ratios of standard entry level wage compared to local minimum wage at EC5 p29 — significant locations of operation. Procedures for local hiring and proportion of senior management hired from the EC7 p29 — local community at significant locations of operation. Infrastructure upgrades occur, Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services provided EC8 — generally in the regions where primarily for public benefit through commercial, in-kind, or pro bono engagement. USQ exists

Environmental Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator Holistic figures unavailable EN3 Direct energy consumption by primary energy source. p38 for 2008 Holistic figures unavailable EN4 Indirect energy consumption by primary source. p38 for 2008 Holistic figures unavailable EN5 Energy saved due to conservation and efficiency improvements. p38 for 2008 Investigation is continually Initiatives to provide energy-efficient or renewable energy based products and EN6 — being conducted into improving services, and reductions in energy requirements as a result of these initiatives. efficiency of infrastructure etc

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EN7 Initiatives to reduce indirect energy consumption and reductions achieved. p39 — Holistic figures unavailable EN8 Total water withdrawal by source. p39 for 2008 Efforts are being made to use EN10 Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused. — recycled water where allowed The University has conducted research into biodiversity and EN14 Strategies, current actions, and future plans for managing impacts on biodiversity. — any research is monitored by Government agencies Environmental audit scheduled EN16 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. — to determine this Environmental audit scheduled EN17 Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. — to determine this Additional strategies will be EN18 Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reductions achieved. — formed after the Environmental Audit EN23 Total number and volume of significant spills. — No spills occurred in 2008 Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions No significant fines were EN28 — for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations. imposed in 2008

Social: Labour Practices and Decent Work Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator LA1 Total workforce by employment type, employment contract, and region. p31 — LA2 Total number and rate of employee turnover by age group, gender, and region. p31 — Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or LA3 p29 — part-time employees, by major operations. LA4 Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. p43 — Minimum notice period(s) regarding significant operational changes, LA5 p29 — including whether it is specified in collective agreements. Percentage of total workforce represented in formal joint management-worker LA6 health and safety committees that help monitor and advise on occupational health p30 — and safety programs. Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of LA7 p43 — work-related fatalities by region. Education, training, counselling, prevention, and risk-control programs in place LA8 to assist workforce members, their families, or community members regarding p30 — serious diseases. LA9 Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions. p43 — LA10 Average hours of training per year per employee by employee category. p43 — Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued LA11 p29 — employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings. Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development LA12 p29 — reviews. Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per category LA13 according to gender, age group, minority group membership, and other indicators p9 — of diversity. LA14 Ratio of basic salary of men to women by employee category. p31 —

Social: Human Rights Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator While no explicit clause regarding this is in USQ's contracts, USQ does not Percentage and total number of significant investment agreements that include HR1 — enter into agreements with human rights clauses or that have undergone human rights screening. organisations with suspected or actual history. This procedure may be reviewed

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While no explicit clause regarding this is in USQ's contracts, USQ does not Percentage of significant suppliers and contractors that have undergone screening HR2 — enter into agreements with on human rights and actions taken. organisations with suspected or actual history. This procedure may be reviewed Total hours of employee training on policies and procedures concerning aspects Training was offered to staff, HR3 of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of p43 although actual figures were employees trained. unavailable for this category HR4 Total number of incidents of discrimination and actions taken. p43 — While no explicit clause regarding this is in USQ's Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and contracts, USQ does not HR5 collective bargaining may be at significant risk, and actions taken to support these — enter into agreements with rights. organisations with suspected or actual history. This procedure may be reviewed While no explicit clause regarding this is in USQ's contracts, USQ does not Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labour, and HR6 — enter into agreements with measures taken to contribute to the elimination of child labour. organisations with suspected or actual history. This procedure may be reviewed While no explicit clause regarding this is in USQ's Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or contracts, USQ does not HR7 compulsory labour, and measures to contribute to the elimination of forced or — enter into agreements with compulsory labour. organisations with suspected or actual history. This procedure may be reviewed Percentage of security personnel trained in the organization's policies or HR8 p30 — procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations. Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous people and HR9 p43 — actions taken.

Social: Society Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator The Planning, Quality and Review Committee, and the Percentage and total number of business units analysed for risks related to SO2 — Audit and Risk Committee corruption. schedule reviews for business risk No instances of corruption SO4 Actions taken in response to incidents of corruption. — were found in 2008 Financial Total value of financial and in-kind contributions to political parties, politicians, statements All income has been audited by SO6 and related institutions by country. - Cash Flow relevant authorities statement

Social: Product Responsibility Performance Description Reference Explanation Indicator Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes PR2 concerning health and safety impacts of products and services during their life — Nil cycle, by type of outcomes. Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes PR4 — Nil concerning product and service information and labelling, by type of outcomes.

*The full list of indicators can be found at www.globalreporting.org/NR/rdonlyres/DDB9A2EA-7715-4E1A-9047-FD2FA8032762/0/G3_QuickReferenceSheet.pdf

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Honorary awards and titles conferred by Council

DUniv Professor Emeritus Fellow of the University Fidel V Ramos, 1992 Professor Thomas J Ledwidge 1994 Mr Herbert A Griffiths, OBE 1995 President of the Philippines 1993 Dr Lindsay J Barker AM 1994 Professor Paul T McNally, OAM 1996 Mrs Allison W Dickson, AO 1998 Professor Brian R Roberts 1996 Mr Clive J Berghofer, OAM Yang Berbahagia Datuk Paduka 1997 Saleha Bte Mohd Ali 1998 Professor Ken Goodwin, AM 1997 Mr O Keith Bellmaine 2003 Professor Peter Swannell Emeritus Professor Thomas J His Excellency the Honourable Kerry 1999 1997 Ledwidge W Sibraa AO 2005 Professor Susan Bambrick, OBE 2002 Dr Hugh Avey 2003 Teresa Hsu 2007 Professor David Harvey 2003 Mrs Olga Miller (Auntie Olga) 2003 Dr Janet Sipple 2007 Professor Frank Crowther, AM 2004 Venerable Master Chin Kung 2004 Mr Ken Munro, OAM 2004 Professor Emeritus Peter Swannell Honorary Professor 2005 Professor John Mainstone 2006 Mr Don Stevens AM Note: Honorary Professor appointments are 2007 Mrs Winifred Adcock now administered through USQ’s Human 2007 Dr A Carol Cox 2007 Mr Brian Carter AM Resources department. 2007 Mr A G F E (Larry) Loveday 2007 Dr Maha Sinnathamby 1993 Professor D Bruce Dawe 2007 Mrs Susan Fox 2007 Mrs Mary Wagner 1996 Professor D Bruce Dawe 2008 Mr Kevin Carmody 1997 Dr Charles Tranberg DBus 2008 The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC 1997 Dr John Sydney Mainstone 2004 Mr Roger Corbett 1997 Associate Professor Perc Marland DLitt 1997 Professor M A (Ken) Clements DEng 1993 Bishop Edward Kelly 2000 Professor D Bruce Dawe 2001 Emeritus Professor Colin O’Connor 1995 Professor D Bruce Dawe 2000 Dr Charles Tranberg 2006 Ms Ann Moffatt 1996 Emeritus Professor R Barry Leal 2000 Dr John Sydney Mainstone 1997 The Hon William G (Bill) Hayden AC 2000 Professor M A (Ken) Clements DSc 1998 Mr Alan E Edwards AM MBE 2000 Professor Perc Marland 2004 Professor Vicki Sara 1998 The Hon Anthony A Staley, LLB 2002 Professor Nerida Ellerton The Most Reverend Peter 1999 2002 Professor D Bruce Dawe Hollingworth, AO, OBE Distinguished Service Medal 2002 Professor Stuart Hazell 2000 President Molly Broad 2007 Dr W Kurt Timmins 2003 Professor Xu Guandong 2000 Professor Peter Baume, AO 2008 Ms Madeleine McPherson 2003 Professor Peter Baker His Excellency Major-General Peter 2001 Arnison AC 2003 Dr Charles Tranberg Freedom of the University 2002 Mr William Robinson 2003 Dr Janet Sipple 2002 Professor Peter Doherty 2002 Professor Roy Webb 2003 Professor John Mainstone 2003 Emeritus Professor Ken Goodwin 2003 Professor John Grant-Thomson Certificate of Appreciation 2003 Professor Michael Hamlin 2003 Assoc Prof Fredrick Watson 1999 Mr Ross Miller Dato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Khir bin Toy, 1999 Mr Tony Bourke 2005 Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of the state of Selangor. Visiting Professor 1996 Professor Ewald von Puttkamer 1996 Professor Lawrence Tai

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Community engagement 36 The Annual Report is also available online at: Internationalisation 38 www.usq.edu.au/aboutusq/annualreport/ Enterprise and operations 40 Mrs Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil Institutional Performance 2004-2008 44 Chancellor Adjusted Financial Results 48 Graphic Designer: Sian Carlyon, Media Services, Distance and e-Learning Centre, USQ 08-1048 Section 2 The University of Southern Queensland is Photographers: Liza Mattiazzi, Cindy Laine, a registered provider of education with the Financial Statements 49 Elizabeth Bull and Andrew Railton, Media Australian Government Certificate of University of Southern Queensland 85 Services, Distance and e-Learning Centre, USQ (CRICOS Provider No. QLD 00244B NSW 02225M) The visual inspiration of this Annual Report is a reference to the USQ Crest logo, which Independent Auditor’s Report 86 incorporates a mythological firebird – a phoenix. The phoenix legend is one of rebirth – Staff Overseas Travel 87 being born anew. Near the end of its 500 –1000 year life–cycle, the phoenix builds a nest of myrrh twigs that then burns fiercely. From the ashes, a golden phoe nix egg arises and GRI G3 Content Index 99 the phoenix is reborn. In 2008, USQ reviewed many operational aspects and thus held Honorary awards and titles 104 itself up to a symbolic ‘refiners fire’ of renewal and invigoration. The USQ motto embraces this symbolism of renewal: Per studia mens nova (through study the mind is renewed). UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND | | QUEENSLAND SOUTHERN OF UNIVERSITY | ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL | 2008

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