ANNUAL REPORT 2010 VOLUME ONE The Honourable Adrian Piccoli mp Minister for Education Parliament House Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2001

6 May 2011

Dear Minister On behalf of the Council of the University of Newcastle, we have the honour of submitting to you for presentation to Parliament the Annual Report on the work and activities of the University of Newcastle for the year ended 31 December 2010. The Annual Report and the accompanying audited Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983. We note that the Annual Report has been submitted after the time set out in section 10 of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and that no application for an extension of time was made under section 13. This situation has occurred as a result of the need to resolve a technical accounting matter with one of the University’s controlled entities that arose during the course of audit and after the time during which an extension may be granted.

Conjoint Professor Trevor Waring am Professor Nicholas Saunders Chancellor Vice-Chancellor and President

Cover artwork The Beeston Tapestry hangs in the University of Newcastle’s Great Hall. The iconic tapestry was designed by Mary Beeston, and woven by her husband Larry Beeston with local weaver Rachel Frecker. It was commissioned by the Friends of the University who gifted it to the University in 1988. The 18-metre long tapestry comprises 12 panels that chronicle the history of the Hunter Valley. Each panel depicts a different chapter from the prehistoric volcanic age through to the founding of the University. Running through the entire tapestry is the river of life. The panel on the front cover tells the story of the arrival of Indigenous communities to the region, and the panel on the back cover depicts the establishment of the . 02 INTRODUCTION

08 TEACHING AND LEARNING

14 RESEARCH

22 STUDENTS AND STAFF

32 ENGAGEMENT

38 SERVICES AND RESOURCES

47 LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

52 APPENDICES

Compliance Index can be found on page 64 Audited financial statements for the University of Newcastle and its Controlled Entities are presented in Volume Two of the Annual Report 2010. Message from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor

The University has focused on building In 2010, we maintained our ranking in ’s top 10 universities for research strength in research, teaching and funding. We attracted National Health and Medical Research Council funding for learning, access, engagement with our a record number of projects and received our highest funding allocation from the communities and governance. In 2010, Australian Research Council. Our total external research funding for 2010 exceeded the University achieved great results $75 million. across these areas. Our foundation A significant development in research was the opening of the Newcastle Institute for is strong and we are now moving to Energy and Resources (NIER) – a world-class energy and resources facility on a scale consolidate our performance and, unmatched by any university in the country. NIER will bring together more than 300 at the same time, introduce initiatives University researchers to work with external partners in the areas of sustainable energy that will continue the University’s production and minimising energy use. sustainable growth. In 2010, our student enrolments reached 35,500. This growth was matched by a program of innovative activities to improve the student experience including a highly successful new approach to orientation and the expansion of our student mentoring program, which now hosts more than 350 mentors. Providing the infrastructure to meet the needs of our students has been a priority for the University. In 2010, the University commenced a $20 million program of works at the Ourimbah campus and called for expressions of interest to start work on a Newcastle City campus. Plans were also released for an $85 million investment in new and existing student accommodation. The University is defined by the commitment and talent of our staff. The staff experience is central to our success. In 2010, 80 per cent of staff reported strong job satisfaction in an internal survey. Many staff received national and international awards, and the University appointed 14 new professors. The University continues to work with our local communities. The lauded Science and Engineering Challenge, which promotes science and engineering to high school students, notched up its 100,000th student. Continuing our leading work in Indigenous collaboration, the University released its Reconciliation Action Plan. Community engagement is two-way. We extend a heartfelt thanks to our communities who gave so generously to the University in 2010 with contributions reaching more than $4 million, as well as many hours of their time. In November, the University released its new strategic plan Building Distinction 2011-2015. The strategic plan is a blueprint for our work across seven priorities: student experience, staff experience, research, Indigenous collaboration, international engagement, community engagement and sustainability. The University’s performance in 2010 has been outstanding. Working from a strong foundation, the University is moving into its next period of growth. The future is full of promise and the University is in a prime position to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead.

Conjoint Professor Trevor Waring am Professor Nicholas Saunders Chancellor Vice-Chancellor and President

02 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE 2010 at a glance

University of Newcastle established 1965 Rankings Full-time equivalent staff 970 academic Australian top 10 for research 1,447 non-academic funding and outcomes Student enrolments 27,610 domestic Up 20 places to 266 in the world Times Higher Education Supplement 5,166 international onshore rankings 2010 2,718 international offshore Up 12 places to 352 in the world Graduates 3,849 undergraduate Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings 2010 1,793 postgraduate coursework 59 in Asia Pacific 122 research higher degree Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings 2010 Total revenue $546 million 256 in the world QS World University rankings 2010

For a comprehensive view of the University, see Appendix A: Five Year Key Statistics

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 03 2010 a year of achievement

January April The University welcomes more than Professor Tim Roberts is appointed the new director of the University’s Tom Farrell $34 million in Australian Government Institute for the Environment. A former Dean of the University’s Singapore campus, funding for research and research training. Professor Roberts’ research interests lie in immunology and chronic disease. PhD student Natalie Beveridge and A historic agreement is signed between the University and The Philippines’ Commission National Health and Medical Research on Higher Education to build capacity and share knowledge between Australia and The Council Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Nikola Philippines in the areas of engineering, science and technology. Bowden are invited to work with the world’s leading schizophrenia and cancer May June experts at the prestigious National The University’s Science and Engineering The University is part of the winning Institutes of Health in the United States. Challenge celebrates its 100,000th consortium for the ground-breaking Smart The first works in the $20 million student. Over its 10 year history, the Grid, Smart City project – a $100 million development plan for the Central Coast Challenge has grown from a local event demonstration project with the potential campus kicks off with construction to one involving more than 20,000 high to improve the efficiency of Australia’s commencing on the Exercise Science school students across Australia each year. energy sector and transform the way households and businesses use energy. Building. The project will be completed Conservation biologist and frog mid 2011. enthusiast Associate Professor Michael The NSW Clean Coal Council grants more Mahony is named a finalist in the United than $5 million to University research February Nations Association of Australia’s World projects exploring low emission coal Oral health lecturer and forensic dentist Environment Day Awards for Outstanding technologies. Dr Jane Taylor is honoured with an Service to the Environment. Professor Nick Talley begins work as the Australian Federal Police Operations The University and the East China Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health. Medal for her work in identifying victims University of Science and Technology One of the most cited clinical scientists of the 2002 Bali bombing and the 2004 join forces in chemical and environmental in the field of gastroenterology, Professor Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand. engineering allowing students to undertake Talley joins the University after eight years With the University poised for strong their early studies at ECUST and then in the USA at the esteemed Mayo Clinic. growth in the coming decade, expressions transfer to Newcastle to complete their The University Chamber Choir win of interest are called for from private sector degrees. Similar agreements are already three ‘firsts’ at the McDonald’s Sydney partners in the Stage 1 development of the in place in business, commerce and Eisteddfod. proposed Newcastle City campus. information technology programs.

March July The University is named a 2010 Employer Australian Government backing of $30 million paves the way for the University to of Choice for Women, for the second open a world-class energy research facility on a scale unmatched by any university consecutive year, for its commitment to in the country. The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) will focus recognising and advancing women in the on sustainability and energy, bringing together 300 researchers. workplace. Researchers from the University will lead a new multi-million dollar Australian Research Professor Rob Melchers receives the Council Centre of Excellence to pioneer new scientific approaches to geotechnical Australasian Corrosion Association’s top engineering. award – the Corrosion Medal – for his Professor John Carter, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Engineering and Built groundbreaking work identifying bacteria Environment, is named one of Australia’s 100 most influential engineers for 2010 as the cause of steel infrastructure by the Institution of Engineers Australia. corrosion. Plans are revealed for an $85 million program of works to support students, including Mathematician and Laureate Professor new on-campus accommodation, upgrades to existing accommodation and additional Jonathan Borwein becomes one of just 17 car parking. Work will commence in early 2011. scientists to be elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Science in 2010. The Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards six University academics citations for outstanding contributions to student learning.

04 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE August Latest findings show Newcastle’s Bachelor degree graduates are paid more than the national average for their first professional job, according to the Australian Graduate Survey. An MOU is signed with the Australian National University to capitalise on Newcastle’s professional education excellence and ANU’s research capability in history and museum studies. New Masters programs will be the first product of the collaboration.

September November December CSIRO’s Energy Centre and the University Newcastle is the only Australian city Seven researchers are awarded fellowship sign a three-year agreement to establish named in the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 grants totalling $2.7 million from the the Joint Research Centre for Organic Cities list in its Best in Travel 2011 guide. National Health and Medical Research Photovoltaics to focus on the development In 2010, the University of Newcastle Council. The fellowships will support of solar cell technologies with the potential becomes the first university in the Asia- investigations into cancer, asthma and to address the global energy crisis. Pacific region to partner with Lonely Plant schizophrenia. to release a customised travel guide for Local author and University lecturer Dr TUNRA Bulk Solids founder Emeritus prospective students. Karen Hitchcock takes out the Steele Professor Alan Roberts is honoured by Rudd Award at the Queensland Premier’s The National Health and Medical the Institution of Engineers Australia, Literary Awards for her collection of short Research Council awards the University with the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial stories Little White Slips. $10.4 million for a record 20 projects, Medal for his 50-year contribution to Associate Professor Peter O’Mara is including $3.1 million for research professional development, engineering awarded a prestigious ‘Deadly Award’ targeting respiratory diseases. education and research. for achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Associate Professor Tracy Levett- The University attracts a record Strait Islander health. Jones, Dr Philip Matthias and Associate $4 million in donations in 2010, double the Professor John Anderson are recognised philanthropic support received in previous October for their passion and innovative teaching years. The University is awarded a record methods at the 2010 Awards for Teaching $14 million from the Australian Research Excellence from the Australian Learning Pictured above (clockwise from top left) Council for 38 projects in health, science, and Teaching Council. engineering, history and education. Oral health lecturer and forensic dentist Director of the Centre for Advanced Dr Jane Taylor Two world-renowned professors of Particle Processing Professor Kevin sociology will join the University. Professor Galvin and his industry partner Ludowici Smart Grid, Smart City smart-meter Lisa Adkins and Professor Mitchell Dean win the Core Chemical Engineering technology will make Newcastle one of the leading Award at the IChemE awards. The award Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health universities for sociological research in celebrates innovation and excellence Professor Nick Talley Australia. and recognises a project that best Lonely Planet names Newcastle Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director, Central demonstrates a chemical engineering a “Top 10 City” Coast Campuses, Professor Stephen solution to improve efficiency, value Crump, is appointed to the additional and optimisation. role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (External Relations). The role will focus on the development of more links between the community, industry, business and the University. ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 05 The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations: Newcastle, the Central Coast, Port Macquarie, Sydney and Singapore.

Singapore Callaghan Newcastle city The University offers a Twelve kilometres from The Conservatorium has a comprehensive range the Newcastle city centre, concert hall, classrooms and of degree programs in Callaghan (left) comprises studios. University House partnership with PSB high-tech laboratories and (below) accommodates Academy through their teaching facilities across postgraduate business campus near Tiong Bahru 140 hectares of bushland. students and the Legal MRT station, Singapore. Centre, as well as library and teaching spaces.

Ourimbah Port Macquarie On the Central Coast of On the mid-north coast NSW is a multi-sector of NSW, Port Macquarie campus offering university, is a multi-sector campus TAFE and Community offering university nursing, College programs (left). teaching and foundation studies courses and TAFE programs.

Orange Tamworth, Armidale, Sydney Taree and Moree Located on the central At Bathurst Street in the tablelands of NSW is In northern NSW is the centre of Sydney, we offer the Centre for Rural and University Department of postgraduate studies in Remote Mental Health. Rural Health and Rural business and professional Clinical School. accounting, and English language studies.

Table 1: Student load by location (EFTSL*) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Newcastle 14,068 14,418 15,136 16,733 17,579 Ourimbah 2,133 2,368 2,613 2,883 3,038 Singapore 657 836 1,227 1,569 1,670 Port Macquarie 119 163 197 223 253 Sydney 33 232 Other** 1,003 1,272 1,424 1,225 1,250 Total 17,980 19,057 20,597 22,666 24,023 Source: MIS 31 Jan 2011 *Equivalent Full Time Student Load **Includes online

06 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan 2007-2011 Building Distinction underpins OUR PURPOSE the vision to be a leading university in teaching, learning and The University of Newcastle strives to make a distinctive research. The five strategic priorities for 2007-2011 are: difference to the lives of individuals and to society. • To make the high quality education of professionals a defining We prepare graduates who are lifelong learners, sought after feature of the University by employers, and who contribute to society by being adaptable, • To further enhance our international research profile critical and global citizens; and impact We pursue outstanding scholarly teaching and research; and • To extend our reputation as a national and international We contribute to the intellectual, social, economic, cultural, leader in Indigenous collaboration sporting and environmental enrichment of our communities. • To foster partnerships that enrich and develop our communities in mutually beneficial ways OUR VISION • To promote a financially strong University with sound academic The University’s vision describes how we wish to be as we fulfil and organisational governance and high quality performance. our purpose. We are recognised and respected as a university of distinction. In 2010 work was completed to review and update the Strategic Our teaching leads in the education of professionals Plan. Building Distinction 2011-2015 advances and refines the and our research is internationally acclaimed. previous Strategic Plan, reflects the voices of students and staff, assists in our discussion and decision-making as an institution Our organisation is responsive, dynamic and strong. and recognises the diversity of the University. The seven strategic priorities identified are: OUR CORE VALUES • Promoting and improving a positive student experience Our core values guide the activities and behaviour of staff and and quality teaching and learning students. They are critical to fulfilling our purpose and realising our vision. • Enhancing and promoting a positive staff experience We value distinction – excellence and achievement combined • Achieving growth in research excellence with a clear sense of identity. • Expanding leadership and initiatives in Indigenous We uphold and are models for the highest standards of collaboration academic, personal and business integrity and in doing so, • Developing and strengthening our international approach practise the values of honesty, fairness, trust, accountability and engagement and respect. • Promoting and supporting our alumni, partnerships We take opportunities to build and promote collaboration within and communities and outside the University so that we achieve more than is • Ensuring sustainable perspective and actions. individually possible.

Sector leader in providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. THE Over 40,000 students including onshore, offshore and distance education. Expanded into the Newcastle city centre on a campus accommodating business, law and UNIVERSITY creative arts students. Planning underway to establish education, humanities and social sciences disciplines in the city. IN 2020 Home to the best engineering and health faculties in the country relative to size. Even stronger health and medical research capabilities through the new state-of-the-art Hunter Medical Research Institute building. Increased reach across the region and overseas through expanded online program delivery. Established infrastructure and support systems that provide one of the best student experiences in the country.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 07 TEACHING AND LEARNING

thumbs up encouraging helping hand Australian Learning and Student Gabrielle Briggs 33 industry-based Teaching Council recognises gains second place in the scholarships offered three staff with Awards for Three Minute Thesis trans- Teaching Excellence Tasman grand final on the rise 35,500+ future achievers University appoints 14 Students enrolments reach Science and Engineering new professors new heights Challenge notches up 100,000 participants

08 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE New initiatives Teaching spaces and infrastructure The inaugural Teaching and Learning Week was held in March The Huxley Information Common (pictured on opposite page) 2010. Three external keynote speakers delivered addresses and was opened in May 2010 to enhance the student learning and workshops, and in total over 60 sessions were facilitated across study experience. The Common can accommodate 220 students the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses and in Singapore. and includes access to 88 PCs, nine collaborative study booths which can seat up to 72 students, and 12 lounges and coffee The School of Drama, Fine Art and Music and the Centre for tables with power/data outlets for laptop connections. The Teaching and Learning developed a tailored version of the Information Common runs at full capacity, demonstrating its course ‘Principles and Practices of University Teaching and popularity with students. Learning’ specific to the issues in the School. This discipline- specific approach will be expanded to other schools in 2011. Two ‘next generation’ learning spaces were also completed to enhance student learning in IT and related areas of study at the A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in August Newcastle campus. Facilities include 44 PCs, a wide screen between the University of Newcastle and the Australian interactive smart board with data projection, an LCD panel on National University. The MoU will create pathways for students, each side wall to assist with data presentation, and lectern-based build research capacity, and support the development of new ABTutor software which enables tutors or lecturers to present programs in areas of strength. material to each PC in the room. In September, a forum was conducted with 96 students across Audiovisual upgrades also occurred in key lecture theatres, all five faculties who were nearing the completion of their including the installation of video conferencing equipment to undergraduate programs. The aim was to better understand the better reach students in regional and remote centres. Features experiences of students at the University and to examine how include easier monitoring of remote students during video they perceive the value of their studies as they prepare for their conference sessions, audience microphones to enable students transition out of the University. Findings will be used to enhance to respond during interactive question time, and automatic the student experience. camera tracking of the lecturer. Work Integrated Learning The Centre for Teaching and Learning worked closely with One of the University’s strategic goals is to incorporate an IT Services to review the web-based Blackboard Learning opportunity for work-based, experiential learning into all Management System. Blackboard is due for a major software undergraduate programs. By the end of 2010, new Work upgrade by early 2012, which provides an opportunity to Integrated Learning (WIL) activities were offered in eight schools consider its contribution to the University’s strategic teaching in four faculties. A generic undergraduate WIL elective had also and learning goals over the next three years. The review provides been developed and made available to students in all programs. an opportunity to reflect on the broader suite of online tools now The University has adopted an ‘engaged learning’ approach, in use and how these can enhance the University’s approaches consolidating WIL and student engagement related activities, to online and blended learning. and achieved its target of including WIL in 70 per cent of undergraduate programs by 2011.

The University is the largest and most successful provider of enabling programs in the country. In 2010 there were 3,021 enabling students at the University, an increase of 22 per cent on 2009. The University’s commitment to the region and to the national social inclusion agenda is reflected in the increasing enrolments in the Open Foundation, Newstep and Yapug enabling programs.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 09 Teaching and learning endeavours Program development, review and accreditation The University was successful in obtaining significant funding During 2010 the Academic Senate and its committees reviewed from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, being the academic content of 10 new programs and recommended awarded over $800,000 to lead four collaborative projects which their establishment to Council. Council approved the will examine issues including student retention and assessment establishment of these programs and the disestablishment of practical skills in the health professions. of 11 existing programs in 2010. The Teaching in the Online Environment resource developed New programs approved in 2009 was updated in 2010, with the inclusion of a From the Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice Community section and the addition of new videos. These videos Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws showcase 13 academics from various disciplines across the University, discussing different approaches to online teaching Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)/ and learning. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours) The Engaging Students in Collaborative Learning showcase held in June also provided an opportunity for staff to exchange Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business best practice and to share strategies. The showcase included Bachelor of Midwifery an interactive demonstration from current students, sharing their Master of Business Administration/ experiences of collaborative learning. Master of Information Technology (Professional) Seven project teams were awarded Teaching and Learning Master of Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Strategic Grants in 2010. Outcomes of the projects were Master of Philosophy (Social Inclusion) presented at the Teaching and Learning Showcase in November. Doctor of Philosophy (Social Inclusion) The Showcase highlighted achievements in areas of strategic importance to teaching and learning at the University, including Review and accreditation cultural competency development, improving laboratory-based In 2010, the Bachelor of Midwifery and the Master of Nursing learning, peer review of teaching, and Indigenising the curriculum. (Nurse Practitioner) were accredited by the Nurses and Midwives Board of New South Wales. The Bachelor of Construction Student resources Management (Building) was accredited by the Royal Institution An equity initiative project focused on enhancing the transition of Chartered Surveyors. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy of first in family students to University was developed in 2010. was accredited by Occupational Therapy Australia and the World The aim was to increase the in-home support for students Federation of Occupational Therapists. The Australian Computer by educating and providing reference material for parents, Society accredited the Bachelor of Information Technology at guardians, partners, children and roommates about the Professional Level until the end of 2011. expectations and demands of undertaking university study. External program reviews of the postgraduate business A special enrolment day session for external supporters will programs, undergraduate laws programs, the Master of be trialled in February 2011. Pharmacy, and the Bachelor of Psychology were conducted Learning Development ‘e-consults’ were launched in the in 2010. Faculties are preparing responses and action plans, second semester of 2010, allowing students to send queries and the implementation of approved recommendations will be to a learning advisor without the need for appointments. New monitored by Academic Senate. peer writing groups called Write Right! were also established in August to help students improve their academic writing. During 2010, the University continued to develop and enhance the academic skills program for enabling students. These workshops provide timely and relevant support for Open Foundation and Newstep students in literacy, numeracy and other academic skills.

10 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE feature

Teaching the teacher

The tables were turned on Hosted jointly by the School of Education and the Centre for Teaching and Learning, 300 primary and high school the Teachers’ Visit Day provides a forum for University researchers to share their knowledge and research with teachers in the region. teachers from the Hunter As part of the event, researchers from all five faculties presented more than 60 Region and Central Coast information sessions designed to provide inspiration for teachers and give them ideas in June when they swapped to take back to the classroom. Topics included alleviating gender and sexual prejudice in chalkboards for lecture notes at the classroom; cooperative learning; working with chant in the primary music classroom; implementing quality physical education programs in schools and using virtual the University’s second annual laboratories in secondary education. Teachers’ Visit Day. The inaugural event in 2009 attracted more than 270 teachers from public, Catholic and independent schools in the region with its blend of practical learning and current educational theory. Its success prompted the development of the 2010 sessions, with the Teachers’ Visit Day now planned as an annual professional event for teachers in the region. Professor Jenny Gore, Head of the School of Education, said that the key to the event’s success lay in taking the latest research developments out of the realm of theory and into the classroom. “We ensure that the sessions have a practical focus on how teachers can apply the knowledge in their own schools,” she said. “This approach has been very successful, with 98.5 per cent of participants indicating that they would attend the event again and 99 per cent stating that they would recommend the event to their colleagues.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 11 TEACHING AND LEARNING Achievements

PhD student Lisa Mackenzie secured a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award scholarship. Master of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) student Chris Rowe joined with Josie Fung from the University of Toronto in Canada to win the Vestas Winnovation Challenge, a global wind energy competition. PhD student Natalie Beveridge was invited to work with the world’s leading schizophrenia and cancer experts at the National Institute of Mental Health in the United States. Second-year PhD student Gabrielle Briggs (pictured) took out second place in the Three Minute Thesis trans-Tasman grand final. Third-year natural history illustration student Susan Sparks won the prestigious Margaret Senior Wildlife Illustration Award. Radiation therapy students Kylie Robbie, Stevie Fielding and Brock Ditton secured three of four scholarships offered by the Townsville Cancer Centre.

12 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Creative writing lecturer Dr Karen Hitchcock (right) wins a Queensland Premier’s Literary Award for her collection of short stories Little White Slips Associate Professor Peter O’Mara (far right) receives a community Deadly Award for Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

The Australian Learning and Teaching The Australian Learning and Teaching Council also awarded six citations to University Council honoured three University staff staff for outstanding contributions to student learning: with a prestigious Award for Teaching • Dr Sharyn Hunter, Faculty of Health, for redesigning a course on nursing older people Excellence. The awards recognise that incorporates sustainable strategies which challenge the attitudes of nursing academics who have made a significant students and prepares them for professional practice. contribution to enhancing the quality of • Dr Johanna Macneil, Faculty of Business and Law, for successfully integrating learning and teaching in higher education. problem-based learning into graduate human resource management courses, thereby The staff were: enhancing student engagement, professional knowledge, and an appreciation for Associate Professor John Anderson plural perspectives. Teaching Excellence Law, Economics, Business and Related Studies • Mr Brendon Murphy, Faculty of Business and Law, for responding to the unique Recognised for his outstanding teaching needs of students in transition by developing and embedding innovative teaching and role as a mentor at the Newcastle Law strategies in the study of criminal law. School. His innovative court observation • Dr Michael Ondaatje, Faculty of Education and Arts, for creating exceptionally engaging program for first-year students was also teaching environments and embedding innovative resources in newly-developed noted. American history courses that have inspired and motivated students to learn. Associate Professor Tracy Levett-Jones • Mrs Josephine Smith, Faculty of Health, for responding to student needs by Teaching Excellence Biological Sciences, developing sustainable, innovative and effective teaching resources to support Health and Related Studies and enhance student learning in head and neck anatomy. Recognised for her ability to motivate • Ms Yolanda Surjan, Faculty of Health, for sustained commitment to the development and engage students’ critical thinking of innovative strategies to engage and support first-year student transition in a large and analytical skills. She is known as an and multi-disciplinary undergraduate course. excellent role model and mentor for both The following academics received NSW Quality Teacher Awards in 2010: staff and students. Associate Professor Frans Henskens, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Dr Philip Matthias Dr Tracy Levett-Jones, Faculty of Health Teaching Excellence Humanities Ms Katherine Lindsay, Faculty of Business and Law and the Arts Dr Josephine May, Faculty of Education and Arts Recognised for his lead role in developing new music courses and curricula. He Dr Dianne Osland, Faculty of Education and Arts was also recognised for encouraging and Pictured above L–R: Johanna Macneil, Michael Ondaatje, Josephine Smith, Kevin McConkey inspiring students to perform professionally (Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic and Global Relations), Yolanda Surjan, Sharyn Hunter. at an international level. Dr Matthias is also Absent: Brendon Murphy. Photo: Photocall Image Management. director of the award-winning University of Photo of Karen Hitchcock courtesy of Ben Adams. Photo of Peter O’Mara by Amanda James. Newcastle Chamber Choir. Recipients of University-funded fellowships and awards are shown in Appendix I

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 13 RESEARCH

record rising stars established $14 million in funding from 8 National Health and World-class research the Australian Research Medical Research Council facility, Newcastle Institute Council for 38 projects Fellowships awarded for Energy and Resources established top honour stand tall $10 million Professor Kevin Galvin and Newcastle projects attract National Health and Medical industry partner Ludowici win 25 per cent of total ARC Research Council funding of Core Chemical Engineering Indigenous Research $10.4 million for 2011 Award Development Grants

14 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Research funding Research facilities and infrastructure The University attracts strong support from government and the In 2010, two large infrastructure projects were launched: private sector for its research programs, which has resulted in a • The $90 million Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) doubling of external funding over the past six years. Research- Clinical Research Building, located in proximity to the John active academics generate on average over $89,000 in research Hunter Hospital. The facility received $35 million from the income per capita. The ability to attract significant funding is Australian Government’s Health and Hospitals Fund in 2009, testament to the relevance and quality of their work. and construction works started on the building during 2010. In 2010 the University celebrated a record year in Australian This state-of-the-art facility is scheduled for completion in Research Council (ARC) funding outcomes, with over $14 million 2012, and will house health and medical researchers from the granted for 38 projects to commence in 2011 across the fields University and Hunter New England Health. of health, science, engineering, history and education. This • The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), comprised $11.5 million for Discovery Projects (an increase of which will be located at the former BHP-Billiton Newcastle $3.3 million on the previous year), $2 million for Linkage Projects Technology Centre adjacent to the Callaghan campus. The and $526,000 under the Indigenous Researchers Development Institute has been funded with $30 million from the Australian Scheme. This success has resulted in a rise in the University’s Government’s Education Investment Fund (EIF), and will bring ranking in ARC funding, from 11th to ninth nationally. the University’s leading energy and resources researchers together. It will provide a unique opportunity to create a The University also performed strongly in securing National world-class energy precinct on campus with facilities on a Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding, with scale unrivalled at any other education and research centre 20 Project Grants awarded out of 86 submitted, the highest in Australia. number of Project Grants ever awarded to the University. In the 2010 funding rounds, the University was awarded $10.4 million The University was also awarded more than $1.4 million for projects to commence in 2011, an increase of $3.14 million in funding from the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment on funding awarded in 2009. and Facilities scheme to purchase: Early-career health and medical researchers were particularly • a super-sized greenhouse to accommodate giant plants successful in 2010, with six of the University’s emerging for biofuel research; academics securing NHMRC Postdoctoral Training Fellowships, • state-of-the-art equipment that will enable a regional worth over $2.1 million. biophysical analysis facility to be established and shared between the University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong The University reported a total audited external research and the University of Technology Sydney; income of $76,286,007 in 2009 (and over $11 million in Joint Venture Agreement income). This is a 15 per cent increase on • equipment that will extend the capabilities of the University’s comparable income reported for 2008. It gives the University a Advanced Mass Spectrometry Unit, enabling greater electron- research intensity (per capita) to rival that of the large capital city transfer dissociation and proton transfer reaction; research-intensive universities. • a new facility providing unique capability for mapping the interfacial structure and electronic properties of materials on the nanoscale, an essential tool for developing new materials and electronic devices based on nanotechnology.

The University continued to support its Pictured on opposite page: Material engineers Dr Heber Sugo centres of research excellence via the Priority and Professor Erich Kisi are part of NIER Research Centres (PRC) scheme. In 2010, a comprehensive external third year review of the original 10 centres was completed, and planning was advanced for the establishment of two new centres, the PRC in Physical Activity and Nutrition and the PRC for Chemical Biology, to commence in 2011.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 15 Research achievements

In 2010, the University enjoyed strong success in research performance, building upon its reputation for research excellence within the Australian higher education research sector. Key highlights include: • establishing a new multi-million dollar ARC Centre of Excellence to pioneer new scientific approaches to geotechnical engineering design. Led by Laureate Professor Scott Sloan (pictured left), and supported by $14.4 million in Australian Government funding, the Centre of Excellence in Geotechnical Science and Engineering will focus on creating science-based tools for predicting the safety of offshore and onshore geostructures. It will bring together some of the world’s leading geotechnical research groups – the Centre for Geotechnical and Materials Modelling at the University of Newcastle, the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems at the University of Western Australia and the Geotechnics and Railway Engineering Centre at the University of Wollongong. • developing a three-year agreement between CSIRO’s Energy Centre and the University, through the Priority Research Centre for Organic Electronics. The agreement will fund the establishment of a new Joint Research Centre for Organic Photovoltaics, and further strengthens the links that already exist between the University’s Priority Research Centre for Organic Electronics led by Professor Paul Dastoor (pictured left), and CSIRO’s Solar Group led by Dr Chris Fell. • the awarding of a further $1.1 million to the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health to support continued provision of mental health assistance to people living in rural and remote communities. The Centre initially received $1.5 million over the two years 2008 and 2009 for its Drought Mental Health Assistance Package. The program’s success resulted in further funding from the NSW Department of Health to extend the program, now renamed the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP). • establishing two new research institutes in the Faculty of Education and Arts: the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) and the Educational Research Institute Newcastle (ERIN). • receiving more than $5 million from the NSW Clean Coal Council towards four projects exploring low emission coal technologies that have the potential to transform the future of Australia’s coal mining industry. The funding, which represents almost one-third of the total funding available, includes more than $3 million for a project in the Priority Research Centre for Energy exploring mineral carbonation – a new technology that captures carbon from coal fired power stations and converts it into useful materials.

16 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Individual researcher achievements

In 2010 a number of the University’s research staff were recognised for outstanding achievement both nationally and internationally.

Professor John Carter, Pro Vice- Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts was The following staff were awarded Chancellor, Engineering and Built honoured by the Institution of Engineers Fellowships from the Australian Environment, was named one of Australia, with the prestigious Peter Research Council (ARC) and the Australia’s 100 most influential engineers Nicol Russell Memorial Medal. Emeritus National Health and Medical Research for 2010 by the Institution of Engineers Professor Roberts was instrumental in Council (NHMRC) in 2010: Australia. Professor Carter is widely the formation of TUNRA Bulk Solids, The ARC Future Fellowships recognised for his achievements in the established by Newcastle Innovation Associate Professor Kristian field of geotechnical engineering. (formerly TUNRA) in 1975 to promote Krabbenhoft expertise within the University both Associate Professor Paulette Van Vliet Laureate Professor Jonathan Borwein nationally and internationally. The was one of just 17 scientists across group has since completed more than The ARC Australian Australia elected to the Fellowship of the 3,000 projects for approximately 1,500 Professorial Fellowships Australian Academy of Science, the peak companies in Australia and 40 other Professor Minyue Fu body of scientists in Australia. Professor countries. Professor Andrew Heathcote Borwein’s work has led the development Professor Mark Stewart of cutting-edge computer programs Professor Kevin Galvin, Director of the illustrating complex mathematical ideas University’s Priority Research Centre The ARC Australian Research for school and university students, for Advanced Particle Processing, and Fellowships and researchers. industry partner Ludowici were awarded Professor John Maynard the Core Chemical Engineering Award The ARC Australian Professor Rob Melchers, an Australian at the IChemE awards in Manchester Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Council Professorial Fellow, UK. This prestigious international award Dr Xiao Yang received the Australasian Corrosion for innovation and excellence is based Association’s most prestigious award – on Professor Galvin’s work leading the NHMRC Research Fellowship the Corrosion Medal – which recognises development of the Reflux Classifier, Conjoint Associate Professor Xu Zhang outstanding scientific or technological which separates different kinds of work in the field of corrosion in particles to recover valuable product NHMRC Training Australasia. Professor Melchers from lower quality coal deposits. (Postdoctoral) Fellowships is internationally renowned for his Dr Chen Chen Jiang groundbreaking work into bacteria as the Laureate Professor Rob Sanson- Australian Based Biomedical Fellowship cause of steel infrastructure corrosion. Fisher ao, received the President’s Dr Sylvie Lambert Award for Distinguished Lifetime Australian Based Clinical Fellowship Work by Professor Paul Dastoor, from Contribution to Psychology from the Dr Kathryn Roberts the University’s Priority Research Australian Psychological Society. Overseas Based Biomedical Fellowship Centre for Organic Electronics, and Laureate Professor Sanson-Fisher is an Dr Bente Talseth-Palmer by Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and accomplished researcher into the areas Australian Based Biomedical Fellowship Dr Elham Doroodchi, from the Priority of health behaviour and responses Dr Jing Qin Wu Research Centre for Energy was to illness, risk modification and disease Australia-China Exchange Fellowship selected to compete in the ABC’s New prevention. Inventors grand final. Their projects were Recipients of University-funded fellowships named as two of the five best projects in and awards are shown in Appendix I 2010 based on originality, need, design, safety, manufacture and pricing, and the market.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 17 Research appointments The following appointments to senior positions in 2010 will further strengthen the University’s research and innovation performance and profile.

Professor Nick Talley, appointed as Professor Lisa Adkins and Professor Dr Alan Broadfoot, appointed as the the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Mitchell Dean, both leaders in their fields Director of the Newcastle Institute for Health), is one of the most cited clinical of sociology, were appointed to the Energy and Resources, is one of the scientists in the field of gastroenterology. Faculty of Education and Arts. Their work Hunter’s most successful entrepreneurs. Professor Talley joined the University after will further consolidate the University’s He is former Managing Director and Chief eight years in the United States at the Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Executive Officer of Ampcontrol, and is esteemed Mayo Clinic, where he held the Wellbeing, and contribute towards making charged with establishing the Institute positions of Chair of the Department of Newcastle one of the leading sites for in the international arena by expanding Internal Medicine, Professor of Medicine research on contemporary social issues. the University’s already strong research and Professor of Epidemiology. Prior credentials in the fields of energy and to his role at the Mayo Clinic, Professor resources. Talley held a number of leading positions in NSW including Foundation Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and founding Head of the Division of Medicine at the Nepean Hospital. He has published more than 400 original articles in leading international journals.

Table 2: Total Research Income by Broad Category 2007-2009 Category 2007 2008 2009 Australian Competitive Grants 23.83 27.20 31.97 Other public sector 15.07 17.93 22.13 Industry and other 29.90 30.79 20.00 Cooperative Research Centres 1.82 2.18 2.18 Total research income* 70.62 78.10 76.29 *Includes funding for joint venture activities with research institutes in 2007 and 2008. Totals may not equal the sum of individual entries due to rounding.

Table 3: Total Research Income by Faculty 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Business and Law 0.56 0.39 0.19 0.50 0.51 Education and Arts 2.12 1.74 1.66 2.35 2.52 Engineering and Built Environment 13.38 13.39 13.79 16.19 18.43 Health 25.29 31.08* 33.07* 37.83* 44.08 Science and Information Technology 9.20 7.85 9.71 9.33 10.12 Other 0.72 0.20 0.65 0.58 0.62 Total* 51.28 54.65 59.08 66.78 76.29 *Excludes funding for joint venture activities with research institutes of $0.47m in 2006, $11.54m in 2007 and $11.33m in 2008. Totals may not equal the sum of individual entries due to rounding.

18 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Research impact and output Table 4: Research publications 2005-2009 Tables 4 and 5 provide evidence of the 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 University’s research impact and output E1 – Conference publication 283 274 385 288 358 through publications. As reported in A1 – Book 10 10 11 20 40 2010, the total number of publications in 2009 increased on the previous year. C1 – Journal article 593 657 648 677 753 The Faculty of Engineering and Built B1 – Book chapter 58 60 74 106 116 Environment continued its strong track Total 944 1,001 1,118 1,091 1,267 record in research performance and % National research publications 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.7 output with the highest number DIISR categories only – unweighted of publications.

The University participated in the ARC’s Table 5: Research publications by Faculty 2005-2009 Excellence in Research for Australia 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 (ERA) assessment in 2010. Results will Business and Law 154 161 112 98 148 be announced in early 2011. Education and Arts 285 223 240 273 381 Engineering and Built Environment 340 383 447 415 459 Health 209 242 259 292 340 Science and Information Technology 198 230 245 258 258 Other 4 5 31 26 34 Total 1,190 1,243 1,334 1,363 1,619 All UoN publication categories – weighted

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Ambitious energy agenda

The timing could not have been With backing of $30 million from the Australian Government, NIER will be a world-class better for Dr Alan Broadfoot. energy research institute on a scale unmatched by any university in the country. After 14 years as General Broadfoot, an engineer who spent 16 years at the University as a part-time undergraduate and postgraduate student, says “NIER is being established at a Manager and then Chief critical time as we focus on the management of energy and natural resources both Executive Officer of leading locally and globally.” resource sector company The 3.8 hectare NIER site adjoins the University’s Callaghan campus and comprises Ampcontrol, the University of extensive mineral, chemical and related technical laboratories, workshops, offices and Newcastle graduate had the five industrial-scale pilot plant workshops. The infrastructure will allow translation of research projects from bench-top through to industrial-scale pilot plant demonstrations. opportunity to return to his old stomping ground to head up the University researchers will collaborate with several partners including BHP-Billiton, CSIRO, Ausgrid (formerly EnergyAustralia), Doyles Creek Mining, Laing O’Rourke, Newcastle Institute for Energy Industry and Investment NSW, TUNRA Bulk Solids and the Universities of NSW and and Resources (NIER). Wollongong. When fully operational, it is expected NIER will attract an additional 70 research students and post-doctoral fellows, and support 300 research staff. NIER will advance research in clean energy production, energy efficiency and the minimisation of carbon emissions by studying: • energy and water consumption reductions in coal and minerals processing • carbon capture and storage technologies • alternative energy sources, including geothermal and polymer solar cells • improved efficiency in power generation • smarter, more efficient grids for distributed electricity generation. NIER encompasses the University’s Priority Research Centres and groups that conduct research into energy production, distribution and efficiency, as well as mining, minerals processing and minerals transport. “NIER provides a significant boost to research and development in the ,” says Broadfoot. “And while it will be a focal point for research, it is important that NIER has a voice in the national and global energy debate.”

20 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE scholarships focus connect 38 Honours candidates receive REfocus@UoN expands with Online register of supervisors scholarships, providing a lump a focus on research leadership, goes live, allowing prospective sum of $1,000 to those likely to skills, mentoring, career RHD students to search for a achieve Honours Class 1 and development, succession supervisor, read their research who intend to start a research planning and wellbeing background and establish higher degree contact

Table 6: Research Higher Degree Load (EFTSL) by Type of Student 2005-2009 Research higher degree students 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 In 2010 the University added new initiatives Commencing 209 172 191 189 182 to the host of activities already in place to Continuing 594 567 530 530 632 attract and retain students, to increase the number of scholarships available, and to Total 803 739 721 718 814 improve the experience of RHD candidates. Domestic funded 570 510 491 469 497 The University is well known for its innovative Domestic unfunded 99 95 88 98 92 approach to supporting RHD study. International fee-paying 135 135 142 152 224 The Council of Australian Postgraduate Total 803 739 721 718 814 Associations’ 2010 report on minimum % of National RHD Load 2.41 2.19 2.11 2.07 2.24 resources for RHD students confirmed this, describing the University’s Laptop Scheme Table 7: Research Higher Degree Load (EFTSL) by Faculty 2005-2009 as “a sector-leading best-practice example”. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 The scheme, introduced in 2008, provides Business and Law 60 62 54 55 51 all commencing RHD students with a laptop to assist with their studies. Education and Arts 243 217 202 198 229 Engineering and Built Environment 139 125 122 120 138 Completion rates were a continuing priority Health 151 140 147 153 185 in 2010. A two-day completion symposium, involving workshops and focus groups Science and Information Technology 210 195 196 192 209 for candidates due to complete over the Total 803 739 721 718 814 following 12 to 18 months, was facilitated Totals for tables 6-7 may not equal the sum of individual entries due to rounding by two leading presenters of international standing. The symposium was a great Table 8: Research Higher Degree completions 2005-2009 success with candidates leaving with 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 information, knowledge and strategies Masters 47 60 33 29 27 to help them complete on time. PhD 107 139 108 122 108 The University’s efforts are reflected in Total 154 199 141 151 135 the increasing number of RHD students. % National RHD completions 2.32 2.88 2.01 2.12 1.92 The number of Australian Government scholarships supporting local research Table 9: Research Higher Degree completions by Faculty 2005-2009 students at the University increased from 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 73 in 2009 to 169 in 2010. The number of Business and Law 7 16 8 8 11 international research students supported by the University also continued to grow Education and Arts 43 64 47 34 34 with 214 students receiving a tuition fee Engineering and Built Environment 28 32 22 26 27 scholarship by the end of 2010 compared Health 24 36 23 35 28 with 165 in 2009. Science and Information Technology 52 51 41 48 35 Total 154 199 141 151 135 Data source for tables 6-9: DEEWR student data

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 21 STUDENTS AND STAFF

70 per cent satisfaction University again named Number of University 80 per cent of staff report an Employer of Choice undergraduate programs strong job satisfaction in for Women offering work integrated Your Voice survey learning honours online global impact 28 staff recognised 3,000+ students from over Study Abroad and Exchange with Australian College 60 countries study online programs allow 350 students of Educators Teacher through Gradschool.com to study overseas Recognition Awards

22 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Our Students

In 2010 the University had a total of 35,501 students (24,023 EFTSL), an increase of In 2010 the University had 5,166 8.6 per cent on 2009. The University has had strong growth in international onshore international onshore students, with enrolments in postgraduate coursework programs, with an increase of 38 per cent on around 1,200 enrolled in undergraduate 2009 enrolments. programs, 1,350 in ELICOS programs, 1,600 in postgraduate coursework The University continues to be a leader in participation by students from areas of low programs and the remainder in research socio-economic status (low SES) and Indigenous students, with participation rates higher degree, enabling and non-award significantly higher than Australian averages. In 2009, the latest year for which sector (Study Abroad and Exchange) studies. comparisons are available, 25.5 per cent of domestic students were low SES, compared Internationally, the University had 2,126 with a national average of 15.3 per cent. Low SES participation at the University students (1,666 EFTSL) studying in increased to 26.3 percent in 2010 (Table 11, page 25). Similarly, the University’s Singapore across nine degree programs Indigenous student participation rate was 2.1 percent in 2009, compared with 1.4 in partnership with PSB Academy Pte percent across the sector. In 2010 Indigenous student participation again increased Ltd. The University’s operations now rank to 2.2 per cent (Table 12, page 25). among the largest of foreign universities Access is provided through a diverse range of flexible admission pathways such as: operating in Singapore. • English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and enabling Appendix H contains further 2010 student (the largest cohort in the Australian sector) statistics • TAFE articulation, credit transfer and guaranteed entry Pictured on opposite page: Sophie Shinnick • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme In 2010, Sophie was the only first-year law student also completing the Bachelor of • Regional and Rural Preference Scheme Aboriginal Studies at the University. • Year 12 Bonus Points Scheme • Educational Access Scheme • Special Tertiary Admissions Test. At all levels of study other than ELICOS, more than 50 per cent of the University’s students are female and the largest undergraduate programs are in nursing, business, arts, commerce and primary teaching.

2010 enrolments by program type 2010 student load by funding source

Undergraduate 22,765 73% PG coursework DEEWR funded (17,564 EFTSL) 6,292 Enabling 3,021 21% ELICOS International (4,969 EFTSL) 1,351 RHD 1,318 6% Non Award Domestic fee-paying (1,491 EFTSL) 754

Source: MIS as at 31 Jan 2011 Source: MIS as at 31 Jan 2011

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 23 Student experience and support services Part of the University’s effort towards improving the student experience is supporting In order to assist international students to transitions into, through, and out of University life. Areas of specific focus include first find employment during their studies, the year orientation, student centred administration processes, targeted learning support, University trialled a pilot program during ongoing pastoral support, and career guidance. 2010 aimed at increasing the confidence levels of international students when Based on a review of procedures, in 2010 the University adopted a new approach to conversing in English in the world of work. orientation for commencing students, to support their transition to University. Students Final year Bachelor of Speech Pathology are strongly encouraged to engage with the University from the time they receive students were recruited to assist staff their offer of a place, and this is facilitated by initiatives such as face-to-face program from the Careers Service. information and enrolment sessions. These sessions were introduced as a pilot program in 2010, with staff and mentors supporting new students. The success A highly successful and well-received of the initiative will see the program expanded in 2011. pilot outreach counselling service for Enabling students was also trialled and SOS (Supporting Other Students) Mentors are also available to help commencing will be rolled out in 2011. The project students. In 2010 over 350 SOS Mentors were in place across the Callaghan, demonstrated the potential positive Ourimbah and Port Macquarie campuses to welcome commencing students during outcomes of delivering a counselling Orientation Week and to provide support and assistance to these students during the service in partnership with academic staff first half of each semester. to specifically respond to the needs of In 2010, the University continued to deliver the Connect 2 Success program, with students in one program area. A first year 520 students taking part. First introduced in 2008, the web-based program helps experience resource was also developed students achieve their academic potential by encouraging them to consider what might as a partnership between Counselling and be interfering with their studies and suggesting avenues of support and advice on the School of Education. The initiative, My overcoming performance hurdles. Connect 2 Success advisors are drawn from the Journey, supports students through the most experienced SOS Mentors, and respond to students who wish to discuss the social, academic and personal journey challenges that they are experiencing in their study with another student. Students of adjustment to the University and will participating in the program can also elect to receive motivational emails, which have be developed into a resource which can proved very popular. be accessed by all students through the University’s website.

The number of on-campus accommodation places available to commencing students was increased in 2010 in recognition of the fact that students living on campus have higher rates of retention, particularly in first year. This measure is designed to improve the transition experience for commencing students, particularly international students and those from rural and remote areas.

24 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Each year an outstanding final-year UNISS scholar is recognised with an Insignis Award. In 2010, Sam Pearce, a civil engineering student sponsored by his home town council of Parkes, was the recipient of this award. During his full year placement Sam managed a wide range of projects including developing improved disability access to the Parkes town centre.

Scholarships The University held five employer expos Thanks to a $100,000 donation from Doyles Creek Mining, five new scholarships were during the year which provided many created for students from the Hunter Valley to pursue a career in geology or earth thousands of students with opportunities sciences. The winners of the 2010 scholarships were Adam Keenan, Kate Gyler and to network with both large and medium Megan Hobbs from Cessnock, Joshua Kirk from Scone and Josephine Moore from sized organisations. Approximately 1,500 Muswellbrook. jobs were also listed by employers for In 2010 approximately 2,500 scholarships were administered totalling over advertising to students. $7 million. The reduction in scholarships from 2009 was due to changes in legislation Funding received from the relating to Commonwealth Scholarships, with administration of the majority of new Commonwealth Diversity and Structural Commonwealth Scholarships being undertaken through Centrelink from 2010. Adjustment Fund has been used to The University’s Industry Scholarship program (UNISS) continued to expand and expand the successful collaboration diversify in 2010, offering 33 new scholarships across disciplines such as engineering, between the University and TAFE NSW nursing, art and teaching programs. In 2010 there were 14 disciplines represented, 19 to develop credit-transfer arrangements new sponsor companies and six flexible models of industry sponsorship. and to better understand the experience of students who transfer from TAFE to University. In 2010, 49 new credit transfer arrangements were negotiated, one of the flexible admission pathways providing Table 10: Program enrolments Singapore opportunity for increased University 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 participation by low SES students. Enrolments 1,290 1,534 1,942 2,116 2,126 Newcastle was one of the first EFTSL 657 837 1,227 1,570 1,666 institutions to begin producing the Completions 186 225 362 478 415 Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). The AHEGS is a Source: MIS as at 31 Jan 2011 Commonwealth initiative that describes a higher education qualification in a Table 11: Low SES participation and access rates (per cent) clear and consistent way for the benefit 2008 2009 2010 of potential employers and other higher education institutions. In the first half of Participation rate 25.40 25.47 26.30 2010, these statements were produced National participation rate 15.09 15.25 NA for postgraduate students who completed Access rate 26.19 26.75 28.05 at the end of trimester 1. By the end of National access rate 16.05 16.17 NA 2010 they were able to be issued for all students completing their programs. Note: Participation Rate = proportion of domestic cohort Access Rate = proportion of domestic commencing cohort Source: 2010 Institutional Performance portolio

Table 12: Indigenous participation and access rates (per cent) 2008 2009 2010 Participation rate 2.06 2.07 2.22 National participation rate 1.29 1.35 NA Access rate 2.18 2.28 2.60 National access rate 1.58 1.63 NA Note: Participation Rate = proportion of domestic cohort Access Rate = proportion of domestic commencing cohort Source: 2010 Institutional Performance portolio

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CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN

You have to be fast to catch The 33-year-old dynamo inherited his passion for teaching, music and health education Joel Wenitong. As a first-year from his mother Deb, a teacher, and father Mark, a University of Newcastle-trained general practitioner. medical student, lecturer, Wenitong is part of the award-winning trio Last Kinection, which includes his sister well-known hip hop artist and Naomi. In 2009, Last Kinection was recognised with a Deadly Award. The trio is music producer, Indigenous recording its second album and is set to tour in 2011. mentor and father-of-three, Sitting alongside his Deadly Award is the Indigenous Collaborations Excellence Award he races from one commitment from the University’s Faculty of Health, presented to Wenitong in 2009 for dedication to another. to improving the way nursing students learn about Aboriginal history and culture. “I like to take an informal approach. We sit around in circles and I teach students about Indigenous culture. Health is very important to Indigenous people and the more informed graduates can be about the issues, then the better the system becomes.” Wenitong has a profound commitment to education – his own, and that of local Indigenous communities. As a documentary maker, he is regularly commissioned by Aboriginal schools and councils to create films about health and social issues. He says he owes much to his parents who have encouraged and supported his various endeavours, as well as fellow University teachers and students. “For Indigenous students, being at university can be very full-on and many are away from their families for the first time. I suppose I want to step in and help in the same way my parents do for me.”

26 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Our Staff

In 2010 the University had a total of 2,416 full-time equivalent staff – an increase of 2.9 Training and development per cent from 2009 – comprising 970 academic and 1,447 non-academic staff. In peak activities periods during the year, the University employed up to 5,900 staff. Over the course The University continued to support of the year, there were approximately 8,600 staff on the payroll, and a further 1,200 staff and build organisational conjoint staff. The University is a major economic contributor to the Hunter and Central capability by offering a broad range of Coast regions. development opportunities at all levels During 2010 recruitment processes were undertaken for 278 positions of which 29 of the organisation. In 2010, over 8,000 were restricted to internal applicants only and 249 were open to both internal and attendances were recorded for scheduled external applicants. Of the total positions recruited, 79 were academic (22 at Level D programs and workshops – an overall and above) and 199 were for non-academic including teachers (127 at HEW Levels attendance increase of 38.4 per cent from 2-6). 2009. This was assisted by an expansion in the range of offerings to align with In addressing the University’s ageing demographic risk, which was noted in the 2009 the University’s strategic direction and Annual Report, the University has adopted a Workforce Planning Model with a two- contemporary research. tier strategy. The first tier involves the development of a range of corporate initiatives to competitively position the University in the higher education sector and broader Staff have also benefited from the economy. These initiatives aim to address attrition, retention, extension of capability opportunity to complete accredited and sustainability of resourcing and practices. The second tier involves the promotion of programs including the Advanced Diploma workforce planning at the school level through a series of workshops and the provision of Management, Diploma of Management of a workforce planning guide and resources. and the Diploma of Business Administration Recognition Forums. In One of the major initiatives to address retention and sustainability has been the 2010, 56 staff completed these programs development and commencement of an innovative and well-supported wellness which were funded through the NSW program. This program led to the University’s nomination for the 2009-10 Department Productivity Places Program. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations National Work-Life Balance Award. Significant achievements have also been made in the enhancement of human resource service delivery standards through Service Level Agreements, re-engineering and continuous improvement programs. This effort resulted in an increased range of human resource services, shorter turnaround times and higher quality standards for a workforce that has increased by 24 per cent from 2006 to 2010. Outstanding performance by staff is recognised through the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Recipients of these awards are shown in Appendix I.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 27 The University continues to be a leader in recruiting and supporting Indigenous staff, with 2.2 per cent of staff identifying as Indigenous

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING Special Studies Program The University’s three workplace The University’s Special Studies Program offers professional development agreements for academic, general staff opportunities for eligible full-time and part-time academic staff. Staff can apply and teachers reached their expiry date in for any one, or a combination, of the following reasons: 2010 after being successfully negotiated • progress research; in 2006. Negotiations commenced in • improve teaching and learning; late 2009 to create new enterprise agreements for academics, general • progress or completion of a higher degree; staff and teachers. Formal negotiations • undertake leadership development activities. were completed in late 2010 and staff Eighty new applications were received in 2010, and 70 staff members participated voted in favour of the three enterprise in the program. Based on the greatest percentage of time allocated to each activity, agreements proposed. The Agreements 63 academics undertook research activities, three pursued improvements in were submitted to Fair Work Australia for teaching and learning, and four progressed study towards a higher degree. Of the approval in accordance with the Fair Work 70 participants, 38 per cent were undertaking special studies for the first time. Act 2009. There was a 10 per cent increase in the total number of Special Studies Program Your Voice staff survey participants from 2009 to 2010. The number of women undertaking special studies in 2010 increased by 12 per cent. The University has conducted three climate surveys in 2003, 2007 and Table 13: Special Studies Program activities undertaken by Faculty 2010 2010 through the Voice Project based 2009 2010 at Macquarie University. These have given staff an important avenue to share Faculty Male Female Male Female their views on a range of issues, and Business and Law 9 0 3 2 the results provide a valuable means of Education and Arts 11 12 14 16 identifying areas for improvement for the Engineering and Built Environment 10 1 9 2 organisation as a whole, as well as for individual business units. Health 2 3 4 7 Science and Information Technology 7 2 9 4 Overall, the 2010 survey indicated significant improvements across the Total 39 18 39 31 University compared with 2007. Staff Grand total 57 70 responses indicated that they have strong organisational commitment and Attracting and supporting Indigenous staff job satisfaction, that they believe in the University’s mission and values, and that In 2010, The Wollotuka Institute completed a review of the Indigenous Employment they live the values of the University’s Strategy to ensure continual improvements and evaluations. The University’s Code of Conduct when at work. They also commitment to supporting Indigenous Australians in access to employment and reported a strong sense of role clarity. provision of career development opportunities is reflected in its internal resourcing and Areas identified for improvement included support, with a full-time Indigenous Education Employment Coordinator on staff within organisational direction; diversity; facilities; The Wollotuka Institute. leadership; and involvement. Following the adoption of a University-wide Reconciliation Statement in 2009 A University-wide action plan is being (Appendix D), the University has further strengthened its commitment to providing prepared in response to the latest survey, a diverse and supportive workplace through development of a Reconciliation Action and implementation at the local workplace Plan, prepared in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia and endorsed by University level will commence as soon as possible Council in late 2010 (see also page 33). in 2011.

28 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Equity and diversity The University undertook a range of equity and diversity initiatives, consistent with its Multicultural Policies and Services Plan and Equity and Diversity Implementation Plan 2007-2011. Students from areas of low socio-economic status (low SES) Initiatives and outcomes for women Initiatives to encourage participation in higher education by students from low SES Like all large employers the University areas include: is required to report to the Equal • the Careers Through Reading program, a new initiative in 2010, through which the Opportunity for Women in the Workplace University connects with primary school children from areas of low socio-economic Agency (EOWA) on an annual basis. status. University students visit selected primary schools where they read to small However, in recognition of the strong groups of kindergarten and Year 1 children about their specific career area. School track record that the University has on students learn about various careers and gain insight into the experience of university gender equity, the University was granted education while building reading skills. a waiver for reporting to EOWA for the next three years. This is the second time • the Girls Choices Summer School, which was held for the fourth time in 2010. Girls the University has been granted a waiver. Choices is a five-day residential program for 180 girls from equity target groups from across NSW which aims to promote mathematics, science and technology subjects The University was also again named through motivational and inspirational activities. an Employer of Choice for Women by • LIVE IT!, a four-day residential summer school for 80 Year 9 male students from the EOWA. To be included on the list, equity target groups from the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast. The LIVE organisations are measured against a IT! pilot undertaken in 2010 aims to build higher education aspirations by showcasing stringent set of criteria to assess their traditional and non-traditional areas of study and increasing students’ confidence in efforts in creating fair workplaces and their ability to succeed in higher studies. achieving genuine results for women. Of the University’s total staff 57.8 per • the Making Educational Goals Sustainable (MEGS) program, which aims to shape cent are women; amongst academic staff the education and career aspirations of primary and high school students as well as the proportion is 43.6 per cent. Women their families by sharing information about higher education, particularly in the areas account for 24.1 per cent of senior of science, maths and technology. Five secondary schools and their feeder primary academic staff (Level E), higher than schools are involved in this program. In 2010 the University of Newcastle, TAFE the sector average. NSW – Hunter Institute and the NSW Department of Education and Training signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue to develop this highly successful initiative. Senior academic women are provided with the opportunity to further develop The University also provides support to students in rural and remote areas who are their leadership skills and to foster studying Open Foundation by Distance through a peer mentoring initiative. Students individual talents through the Academic are provided with a peer student mentor who encourages them in time management Women in Leadership program. Sixteen skills and keeping up-to-date with their work, and listens to any concerns the students women participated in the program in may have about the course. They are in contact with their charges at least twice a 2010, bringing to 68 the total number semester. of women who have benefited. In 2010 a writing retreat was also held to provide female level A and B academics with ‘time out’ to concentrate on writing for publication. Over two days, 20 women participated in workshops including barriers to writing, getting focused and time management, with the majority of time being set aside for participants to write. The retreat resulted in the establishment of an ongoing women’s writing group.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 29 Initiatives and outcomes for people Initiatives and outcomes for people with a disability, whose first language is notE nglish including those who require workplace adjustment The highly successful A Woman’s Perspective initiative During 2010, the University signed a Memorandum of continued in 2010. The aim is to increase cross-cultural Understanding with national disability recruitment coordinator understanding between staff and students through the eyes of agency, Workfocus Australia, to create greater employment women, and involves 25 female staff coming together with 25 opportunities for people with a disability. The University will now female international students from a particular cultural group. appoint at least 20 people with a disability over an 18-month Students present an overview of their culture and staff and period, while providing comprehensive training to University staff students then have the opportunity to meet informally and talk – particularly supervisors – on issues around employing people about their experiences, including the challenges of juggling with a disability. work and family responsibilities. An Academic Integration Plan was also introduced for students The Friendship Through Sport program, sponsored by Stockland who are assisted by the Disability Support Service. This Jesmond, was introduced in 2010 to help international students comprehensive document replaces a previous letter of support develop friendships and networks with domestic students and and outlines the reasonable adjustments required by a student academic staff through a social sports program. Between based upon their disability and medical recommendations. August and November, over 80 participants from 25 countries Other initiatives played soccer on a weekly basis and then gathered informally for a barbeque. Feedback was resoundingly positive and there is The University launched an Eldercare Kit which aims to help strong interest to continue the program. staff balance their eldercare and work responsibilities. The kit, which includes case studies, checklists and discussion guides, In 2010 the University was also supported by the Jesmond extends the University’s commitment to supporting staff with Park Uniting Church to pilot Local Connections, a cross- caring responsibilities. cultural program encouraging intercultural interactions between international students and local families. Students were matched Appendix G contains tables showing staff equity statistics with families with similar interests, and over six months the families and students met on a regular basis. A key outcome for the students was the feeling of being part of a family, and the informality of being involved in everyday events and activities. On Harmony Day, the University hosted 100 high school students who participated in a range of activities including speaking with international students about their experiences, participating in drum workshops and sharing tea with students from Saudi Arabia. Staff and students also participated in A Taste of Harmony, which was a celebration of international food and dance.

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UP TO THE CHALLENGE

Science couldn’t ask for a more The Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is a man of action, fervent advocate than physicist and his efforts to raise the profile of science include expanding the University’s successful Science and Engineering Challenge. The Challenge is rolled out to Professor John O’Connor. 20,000 students from more than 600 Australian schools and, in 2010, it welcomed For the past 35 years he has its 100,000th student. committed himself to science O’Connor realised early in his academic career that it was essential to inspire high outreach in an effort to reverse school students and get them thinking about how science could open up exciting the four-decade decline in professional opportunities. participation in the field, “The fundamental goal of the Challenge is to alter student perception about how a science or engineering career works,” says O’Connor, whose own area of expertise is particularly in teaching. surface science, which entails studying the properties of the first few atomic layers of solids. “They think that scientists are nerds who work on their own and do uninteresting things with data. Through the Challenge they learn that to be a scientist or engineer you need to have creativity, innovation, problem-solving skills and team work.” O’Connor has that enviable knack of being able to explain complex concepts for the non-scientific community. And even though he has been teaching for more than three decades, O’Connor still gets a kick from seeing young people make new discoveries. “I think it is that moment when something clicks for them and they realise something fresh – it’s nice to be part of it.”

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alumni networks advice Eight alumni recognised Alumni community Legal Centre drop-in clinics for innovation, creativity of 105,000 help more than 625 people and exceptional leadership vision thank you $30 million Record 3,200 scholarships Community generously gives Donations and bequests over awarded worth more than more than $4 million in 2010, the past decade reach more $9 million double previous year than $30 million

32 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Indigenous Indigenous collaboration is one of the priorities in the University’s Strategic Plan. The 2010 Human Rights Following the adoption of a University-wide Reconciliation Statement in 2009 and Social Justice Lecture (Appendix D), a Reconciliation Action Plan was developed to further reinforce the What does it mean to believe connection with Aboriginal communities and reiterate the importance of ongoing collaboration locally and nationally. The Plan was developed in consultation with in human rights in Australia Reconciliation Australia, and is designed to ensure that the principles of the Statement today? was presented by are adopted and integrated into the University’s everyday business of teaching and the Honourable Catherine learning. Newcastle is the first university in New South Wales to have a campus-wide Branson qc, Human Rights approach to reconciliation through the introduction of the Plan. Commissioner and President The consolidation in 2009 of all of the University’s Indigenous activities into one operational and strategic body, The Wollotuka Institute, has been built upon in 2010 with of the Australian Human a range of activities and programs designed to facilitate Indigenous engagement. These Rights Commission support the overall goals of the Institute, which include increasing Indigenous research opportunities and collaboration, improving access to higher education for Indigenous students and working towards the Indigenisation of the University curriculum. Strong progress towards integration of an Indigenous perspective into the curriculum has been made through the development of an Indigenous Cultural Competency framework and the secondment of a senior lecturer, Dr Kathleen Butler, to the Centre for Teaching and Learning to oversee its implementation. Key actions include the establishment of a reference group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders, the development of strong relationships with the Indigenous Business Network and the creation of a website housing online cultural competency resources. All five faculties have commenced Indigenisation of Curricula projects. Pathways to University for Indigenous students have been increased, with the Schools to University Pathways Program adapted and enhanced to suit the current Indigenous student group from Years 7 to 12. This has seen the number of schools involved in the program from the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter regions further increase in 2010. In addition, the Principal’s Recommendation Scholarship Scheme for Indigenous students was successfully implemented to provide another pathway for University entry. 2010 also saw the launch and growth of the Kunarr Indigenous Alumni Chapter, which aims to connect with Indigenous graduates of the University and to celebrate their successes. Indigenous student engagement has been further enhanced by the implementation of an Elders in Residence program at the Newcastle and Central Coast campuses to provide cultural and professional support, advice and guidance to Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and students. The University’s progress towards its strategic goal of leadership in Indigenous research is evident by its success in 2010 Australian Research Council funding. Of the nine Indigenous Researchers Development Scheme projects allocated nationally, two were awarded to Newcastle, equating to some 25 per cent of the funds available. Newcastle also scooped one of just three Australian Research Fellowships awarded under this scheme.

Pictured on opposite page: Mrs Jennie Thomas and Nerida Ackland Alumnus and long term donor Jennie Thomas helps scholarship winners pursue their dreams and make them a reality. Nerida was a joint winner of the 2010 Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 33 The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir had outstanding success in the Sixth World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China in July. In competition with 420 choirs, involving over 10,000 performers from 80 countries, the choir was awarded Overall Winner in the Mixed Repertoire section, Overall Winner in the Contemporary Music section and received a Gold Diploma (Top 3) in the Folkloric Music section.

International Graduation honours In 2010 the University focused on fostering and building international partnerships The University conferred two honorary with government bodies, scholarship providers, articulation partners and agents. The degrees in 2010. University also worked to establish and maintain its international presence and to Professor David Hill is an internationally identify and develop new markets for international student recruitment. renowned behavioural scientist, Director A number of engagement strategies began with Africa, the Americas and particularly of the Cancer Council Victoria and a South-East Asia. The University is tracking well on student numbers, with the number Professorial Fellow at the University of of commencing international students remaining steady at around 3,000 enrolments Melbourne. He is credited with reforming in 2009 and 2010. the health behaviour of Victorian residents in relation to smoking and cancer over the The University established strong strategic partnerships with key agents, higher last 40 years. Professor Hill was awarded education and research institutions in China. During 2010, nine new articulation a Doctor of Medicine honoris causa. agreements were developed with Chinese universities in ELICOS, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Senior delegations visited on numerous Mrs Cheong-Chua Koon Hean occasions and the University’s Chamber Choir completed a very successful tour across was the CEO of Singapore’s Urban China, including visits to key partner universities. Redevelopment Authority until August 2010 and was the driver of Singapore’s Work in India focused on profiling the University among various stakeholders in the urban transformation projects. She Indian higher education sector, and on developing strong ongoing partnerships with key was admitted to the degree of Doctor premier higher education and research institutions. Significant progress was also made of Architecture honoris causa for her in other areas of Asia, including The Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. international leadership in urban renewal As well as outreach through international recruitment and marketing, much work and master planning. Mrs Cheong-Chua was done to ensure international students are welcomed and supported. In 2010 Koon Hean was a Colombo Plan Scholar approximately 400 international and domestic students, University staff and volunteers and graduated from the University of from the local community were involved in projects, programs and initiatives to Newcastle in 1981 with a first class build relationships between international students and the community. Some key honours degree in architecture and the achievements include the expansion of the Cultural Connections program, the University Medal in recognition of her successful delivery of the Muslim Women’s weekly program and the launch of a pilot outstanding scholarship. program called Friendship Through Sport (see also page 30). Leadership award In ongoing efforts to increase internationalisation of the student experience, a key success was the expansion of the iLEAD international leadership and development The Leadership Award recognises and program. International activities for students involved in iLEAD took place in 123 encourages emerging leaders in the destinations across 47 countries. Student mobility also improved, with an increase in Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North the numbers of Study Abroad participants in 2010. Coast regions, providing the winner with training and support in a leadership program. Mr Shayne Connell, Regional Operations Coordinator at the Cancer Council of NSW, was named the 2010 winner for demonstrating initiative, creativity and dedication both in his career in local not-for-profit organisations and to his local community. He is a national trainer for Lifeline’s suicide prevention programs and in 2008 was elected as one of the youngest ever councillors on Newcastle City Council.

34 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Convocation awards Community lectures Two new awards were created to acknowledge the diversity of the University’s The University has a well-developed graduates and the innovation shown by younger graduates. program of public lectures, which in 2010 attracted the participation of over 1,300 Dr Jaquelyne Hughes was the inaugural recipient of the Indigenous Alumni Award community members. which recognises outstanding achievement or contribution by an Indigenous graduate. In 2007, Dr Hughes was one of the first two Indigenous doctors ever awarded • Professor John McDowell, the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. University’s inaugural Chair of Theology, presented the Morpeth Lecture Ms Sarah Kemp was the inaugural recipient of the Young Alumni Award which • The Honourable Bob Carr, former recognises outstanding achievement or contribution by a graduate aged 30 years or Premier of NSW, presented the third younger. Ms Kemp started her own company in 2007 called Smart Future Consulting Barton Lecture Pty Ltd which aims to meet growing demand for professionals who specialise in creating change for a sustainable future. • Professor Nicholas Talley, Pro Vice- Chancellor Faculty of Health, presented Other 2010 award recipients were: the Convocation Lecture Convocation Medal for Professional Excellence – Mrs Cheong-Chua Koon Hean, who • The John Turner Memorial History as CEO of the Singapore Urban Renewal Authority and Deputy Secretary (Special Lecture was presented by Professor Duties) of the Ministry of National Development, drove the Singapore Master Plan Henry Reynolds concept which made Singapore a world leader in urban renewal. • The ArtsHealth Public Lecture featured Newton John Award – Mr Yasser Hamed, Senior Technical Director at Walt Disney Dr Esther Sternberg from the U.S. Feature Animation, who has been responsible for new techniques to make digital National Institute of Mental Health effects more realistic in major animated films. • The Art and Science Public Lecture, Award for Exceptional Community Service – Mr Robert Nelson, founder of the presented in association with the University’s highly successful national Science and Engineering Challenge. Faculty of Science and Information Technology, was delivered by Peter Award for Regional Leadership – Dr Andrew Hedges, founder of Hunter IVF and McLeish, a multimedia artist, filmmaker a specialist in reproductive medicine, reproductive endocrinology, infertility and and painter from Montreal gynaecology. • Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director Award for National Leadership – Mr Nick Mitzevich, recently appointed the Director of of The Australia Institute, presented a the Art Gallery of South Australia as the youngest director in its 129-year history. public lecture in association with the Faculty of Business and Law Award for International Leadership – Associate Professor Shuguang Wang, a leading socio-psychologist and internationally recognised researcher and policy advisor in the field of HIV/AIDS in China. Pictured above L-R: Mr Yasser Hamed, Mrs Cheong-Chua Koon Hean, Professor John McDowell

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 35 In 2010, the University’s highly successful Science and Engineering Challenge celebrated the participation of 100,000 students during its 10-year history. Developed by the University’s Faculty of Science and Information Technology and Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, the innovative program encourages the interest of high school students in science and engineering. It is supported by a range of sponsors including the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Communicating with our communities Donations and sponsorship Throughout 2010 the University engaged a range of channels In 2010 UON Foundation concentrated on recognising the to communicate with its communities and build its reputation generosity of the University’s donors. A Donor Recognition including: Program was established and a Donor Honour Board was • production of a commercial for NSW regional television installed in the foyer of the Great Hall recognising major reaching a potential viewing audience of 1.95 million from donations to the University over the past 45 years. The UON Southport to Gosford and west to Moree/Wee Waa Foundation also focused on encouraging philanthropic support for students, staff and research, and building awareness about • the production of five corporate-level publications and a range giving to the University. of newsletters • news stories in local media promoting and celebrating the Highlights from 2010 included: achievements of staff and students with an estimated notional • a generous bequest to music and voice scholarships from the value of more than $23 million estate of Norman Bushman • the creation of web pages for every undergraduate degree • engineering and science scholarships for 30 students donated program which attracted more than 16,000 unique visitors by Xstrata Coal NSW in 2010 – a 400 per cent increase on 2009 • support for establishing Indigenous education scholarships • an expanded Open Day on the Callaghan campus that through a bequest from the estate of Dr Beryl Collier attracted record crowds • continued funding for a Chair in Geoscience by Doyles Creek • the distribution of University publications through visits to Mining and Industry and Investment NSW students at approximately 80 key feeder schools, 25 regional • funding for research into diabetes from the estate of Neville careers markets and on-campus events Eric Sansom • a range of interviews, showcases and promotional campaigns • support for scholarships for geology students from Doyles on the University’s radio station 2NURFM. Creek Mining • a donation to student scholarships from Coal and Allied Alumni activities • continued funding for the Morpeth Chair in Theology and the Key alumni activities in 2010 included: establishment of a theology lecturer position by the Anglican • the launch of the Alumni Advantage Breakfast Program, Diocese of Newcastle. a professional development transition support program for Appendix F contains a list of donations of over $1,000 in 2010 students to engage with University graduates to discuss relevant issues affecting their chosen career or industry Other community activities and achievements • the selection of five finalists from the University in the Australia China Alumni Awards. In a great achievement, two of the Other community activities held in 2010 included: University’s graduates went on to win their categories: • the inaugural Chancellor’s Dinner which brought together Dr Beibei Zhang, awarded the 2010 Australia Education emerging leaders in the Hunter with University and city leaders International Young Alumni of the Year • the 2010 HSC Study Days, in partnership with the NSW Professor Fengming Zhang, awarded the 2010 Business Department of Education, Catholic Schools Office and Events Sydney Australia China Alumni Award for Research independent schools and Innovation • Fourteen business connections programs linking University • the Colombo Plan Scholar Reunion dinner, which was held staff to business, industry and government networks in Singapore • the annual Community Cultural dinner, in partnership with the • a graduation recognition ceremony in The Philippines. Newcastle Muslim Association and the Jesmond Junction Committee • the incorporation of the annual Jesmond Community Cultural Festival into the UON Services Cultural Awakenings Festival • partnership with and sponsorship for the Hunter Central Coast Innovation Festival and the North Coast Innovation Festival • sponsorship of an exhibition featuring the Ourimbah campus at the Central Coast Showcase held at Parliament House Sydney.

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Continuing the gift of education

In 1968 nine teenagers from It was at this reunion that the group devised the idea of establishing a scholarship Singapore boarded a plane for and the 1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students Scholarship was born. Collectively they raised the funds to support a scholarship in perpetuity, which would provide an the first time in their lives to Australian student enrolled in the second year of an undergraduate degree within the travel to Australia and study at Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment with a scholarship of $3,000 to assist the University of Newcastle. them with their studies. While their course only lasted a Now, three members of the original group have decided to establish a second scholarship – the 1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students (Memorial) Scholarship. This few years, their fondness for the additional scholarship provides scholarship recipients with another $3,000 to support University is still as strong more them in their third year of study. Mr Peter Tay, an engineering and economics graduate, than four decades later. speaks about the scholarships. The group reunited a couple of years ago “Creating these scholarships is an opportunity to give something back to the University to reflect on the significance of their time of Newcastle. It follows the best tradition of the partnership concept that was espoused in Newcastle. They decided they wanted by the Colombo Plan Program,” he says. to demonstrate their gratitude, not only “The scholarships also help build meaningful relationships between Australia and to Australia but also to the University Singapore.” of Newcastle. They had been given the opportunity to study at the University The group also hopes other Alumni will follow their example and give back to the of Newcastle under a Colombo Plan University that helped them launch their careers. Student Mark Cowan was excited Scholarship Program funded by the and relieved to be awarded the scholarship. Australian government. “The scholarship has provided a significant benefit to me in alleviating my financial stress. I have a very small youth allowance and my parents live on a single income. So the scholarship relieves a lot of the pressure and stress – allowing me to concentrate on my studies rather than my finances,” he says. The Colombo Plan Scholarship funded promising students in the former British colonies to study in universities in British Commonwealth countries in the 1950s to the 1970s. The donor countries were Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The recipients were the developing Commonwealth nations in Asia, Africa and Oceania. Pictured above L-R: Singapore Colombo Plan Student Scholarship winner Mark Cowan, Mr Peter Tay, Associate Professor Stephen Fityus and scholarship winner Heath Robertson

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going green leader good health University launches University better than Decline in days lost due inaugural Environmental sector average for energy to injury or illness Sustainability Plan and water consumption online on the move 15 Enhanced electronic Campaign to encourage Number of environmental learning resources alternatives to car use or sustainability courses for students begins available to undergraduate students

38 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Key IT services and projects Risk management, insurance and fraud A number of initiatives were introduced Risk management to enhance the student experience, The overarching objective of the University’s risk management approach continues to including an expansion of wireless be the integration of risk considerations into day-to-day activities and decision-making network coverage at both Callaghan processes. In addition, improved preparation strategies are being implemented to and Ourimbah campuses and the manage risks and events that might affect continuity of the University’s operations. implementation of a new student email service that provides email, calendar and Key achievements in 2010 included: online storage facilities ‘for life’. A new • introducing a new risk system which enables better accountability and ownership social networking tool was integrated with • initiating trend risk reporting across the University to help identify risks that may have the Blackboard Learning Management a common cause, and those that may be systemic in nature System, providing wikis and blogs to enhance teaching capabilities, and a new • incorporating compliance risks within the University’s operational risk register application to allow prospective research • improving the integration of risk management in strategic and operational project higher degree students to easily connect management with appropriate academic supervisors • completing targeted detailed compliance reviews and establishing Control Self was introduced. Upgrades to facilities Assessments to assist in ongoing monitoring provided an increase in the number of • undertaking a second year of scenario testing for members of the University’s Critical available student laboratories. Incident Coordination Team. The University’s Disaster Recovery Insurance Plan was tested during 2010, with a successful simulated drill able to recover The University views insurance as one of many tools available to manage risk. Each systems to a remote site. Rollout of IP year, insurable risks are reviewed before it is determined whether insurance is the telephony continued, with the combination appropriate tool to protect against the financial impact of the risk. of telephony and computer services The University’s suite of insurance policies is reviewed and renewed annually with the on the same network reducing service insurance period commencing on 1 November. A broker is engaged to help manage delivery costs and telephone charges. this process and ensure that optimal coverage is obtained for the best price. Upgrades to key software applications were implemented, included major Fraud work to the Alesco HR system, student The University does not tolerate fraud and corruption. In 2010, work continued to accommodation (StarNet), and the IT align the fraud prevention framework with the best practice guidelines established incident tracking system (LANdesk). by external agencies and to implement fraud risk assessments and appropriate fraud prevention, detection, investigation and reporting procedures and processes. The University actively responds to allegations of fraud and corruption in a timely, confidential and fair way which ensures that the principles of natural justice are applied. All investigations aim to identify the control weakness that may have contributed to the event and to improve the University’s operations. To this end, a number of major initiatives were undertaken in 2010. A fraud and corruption awareness training program was introduced, with 12 sessions held across various areas of the University. An all-staff survey on fraud and corruption was conducted, including questions about reporting mechanisms and possible improvements. An action plan based on the findings is under development. Software capabilities were improved with the implementation of a data mining capability to help identify anomalies in transactions and processes.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 39 Policy review The following major building projects were completed during 2010: In 2010, a number of activities were Callaghan campus undertaken to rationalise policy and • extending the Architecture Design Studio, creating additional teaching space improve understanding of policy by • extending the Engineering Building ED, providing more appropriate space for the University community. A project research and staff on delegations was begun to ensure • upgrading the Occupational Therapy Clinical teaching lab consistency between delegations and the current University organisational • constructing a new Design Workshop building structure, and between delegations and • upgrading the Hunter Building Computer Laboratory University rules, policies and procedures. • creating the Huxley Library Information Common Changes were made to the University’s • creating the Physics Research and Teaching Laboratory Policy Library, with the aim of improving useability, search functionality and • upgrading the Western Campus Waste Water Pump Station. ease of policy retrieval. Priority in policy Other locations updating and rationalisation was given • construction of the Manning Education Centre (Taree) to areas of greatest risk or need and areas where consolidation was relatively • construction of the Clinical Skills Teaching Building, . straightforward. Nine new policies were Many teaching spaces were also upgraded with new AV technology and other capital introduced in 2010 and 71 were formally works. In addition, work began on an extensive array of projects under the University’s revised. Critical Infrastructure Works Program, which provides for the capital renewal of campus In 2010, 230 staff attended 20 induction infrastructure, plant and buildings. sessions on the University’s Code of The following projects commenced or were undergoing construction in 2010: Conduct and governance and policy Callaghan campus frameworks. • constructing a Peer Assisted Student Support centre in the Social Sciences building Capital building works • modifying the General Purpose Building The University’s annual budget for capital • upgrading the Physiotherapy Laboratory in the Hunter Building expenditure is approved by Council • undertaking major renewal of the Griffith Duncan Theatre and monitored throughout the year by • constructing a covered outdoor learning area for health and physical education in the the Finance and Capital Development sports precinct Committee. A Capital Development • refurbishing the Industry Development Centre. Committee oversees the prioritisation of capital development against the Ourimbah campus University’s priorities identified in the • commencement of the Exercise Science Building annual capital planning process, and • extension to the Information Resource Centre (Library) informs the approved capital development program and budget. • construction of a new Education and Nursing Teaching Building. Other locations • construction of the Podiatry Public Clinic, Wyong Hospital • construction of the Hunter Medical Research Institute Clinical Research Building, John Hunter Hospital. During the year, the University also approved funding for construction of additional residential accommodation for up to 750 students on the Callaghan campus, the first of which will become available in early 2013. Planning and design has commenced and construction is expected to start in 2011. Additional works under this project will include car parking and refurbishment of the existing accommodation facilities. Planning and design have also commenced for the University’s new Anatomy Teaching Building located on the Callaghan campus. This is due for completion in 2012.

40 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Land disposal and acquisition Landscape and biodiversity The University did not dispose of any land during 2010. In April A number of major landscape management and biodiversity the University purchased the former BHP-Billiton Newcastle initiatives were undertaken during the year, including: Technology Centre adjacent to the Callaghan campus. • completing an ecological assessment of the Callaghan campus Environmental sustainability • completing a bushfire risk assessment for the Ourimbah A key achievement in 2010 was the finalisation of the campus, along with a leading program of vegetation University’s inaugural three-year Environmental Sustainability management and building treatment works Plan. The Plan underscores the University’s commitment • liaising with the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW Fire to delivering innovation and leadership in environmental Brigade to support bushfire planning for the Callaghan campus sustainability. A comprehensive set of sustainability actions and • securing a funding bid from the Hunter and Central Rivers principles have been aligned under the Plan’s three themes of Catchment Management Authority for a bush regeneration campus management, research and innovation, and teaching project on the Ourimbah campus. and learning. A new environmental sustainability website was also launched, providing an integrated portal for information. Staff, students and external members have input into these processes through the Callaghan Campus Landscape With the aim of equipping graduates with an understanding of Consultative Group. environmental sustainability issues, a new 1000 level elective course in sustainable energy was introduced, bringing to 15 the Waste number of environmental or sustainability courses available to undergraduate students from any discipline. The University undertook a review of waste strategies, including the provision of recycling bins on the Callaghan campus. An energy use pilot was introduced with the aim of monitoring Part of the existing agreement with the preferred supplier of electricity use in six high-use buildings and engaging building computing equipment ensures that e-waste from these sources champions to help effect behavioural change to reduce energy are appropriately managed. For e-waste not covered by this use. A review pointed to successful outcomes and opportunities arrangement, the University liaised with Mai-Wel, a Disability for extension of the pilot to other buildings. Service Provider in the Lower Hunter Region, to establish The University also launched an information campaign, On the e-waste collection strategies. Move, to consolidate information about transport options to the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses and to encourage staff and students to consider alternatives to car use.

Energy and water management The University participates in the annual Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association (TEFMA) benchmarking as a means of assessing and improving its performance. According to TEFMA data from 2009, which became available during 2010, the University has maintained its long-term record of performance in the best or second best quartile for energy and water consumption. The University fulfilled its commitment to purchase 10 per cent of its current annual electricity consumption as GreenPower™ accredited renewable energy. Under this arrangement the

University avoided more than 3,224 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2010. During the year the University also fulfilled its requirements under the National Greenhouse Energy and Reporting Act 2007 to submit its 2009-10 greenhouse gas emissions and energy use reporting totals to the Australian Government.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 41 Collaboration Occupational health and safety On 7 June 2010 the Minister for Climate Change, Energy In 2010, the University continued to improve health and safety Efficiency and Water announced that a Newcastle consortium management systems and processes to deliver best practice led by EnergyAustralia was successful in its bid for the support to staff and students. Significant activities in 2010 $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City project. The consortium included: includes the University of Newcastle, the NSW Government, • supporting external consultants to undertake an audit of health CSIRO, Newcastle City Council, IBM Australia, AGL, Transgrid and safety management systems and developing an aligned and GE Energy. In winning the bid Newcastle will be the site of action plan; Australia’s first commercial-scale smart grid to help save energy, • facilitating targeted OHS risk assessments by developing connect renewable energy to the grid and tackle climate change. and implementing safety action plans at the local level in Also in June, the University launched the Newcastle Institute conjunction with staff and supervisors; for Energy and Resources (NIER). This will be the most • developing a University of Newcastle occupational health and comprehensive energy research institute of its kind in Australia, safety DVD for students and staff, which will be launched in both in scale and quality (for more details, see page 15). 2011; Through NIER, the University will collaborate with several • supporting the participation of 189 staff members in the partners, including Ampcontrol, BHP-Billiton, CSIRO, Doyles Global Corporate Walking Challenge to promote health Creek Mining, Ausgrid (formerly EnergyAustralia), Industry and and wellbeing. Investment NSW, Laing O’Rourke, TUNRA Bulk Solids, the University of NSW and the University of Wollongong. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate and Claims Incidence Rates both remained stable in 2010 despite the complexity Through the University’s Tom Farrell Institute for the of the University’s operating environment and potential risk Environment, an inter-disciplinary project called Carbon Valley exposure. The workers compensation ‘Actual Premium’ as 2050 was launched which explores, at a regional level, the compared to the ‘Basic Tariff Premium’ resulted in only a slight question of the Hunter’s aspirational environmental goals. It aims loading for 2010. This result compares well with the sector, with to enlist strategists and futurists concerned about development the University claims cost rate of 0.1088 per cent as compared in the Hunter Region to partner with the Institute in developing a to the Industry claims cost rate of 0.1087 per cent. range of scenarios and innovative alternative futures, based on clean energy and renewable resources. The reduction in the Severity Rate continues to reflect the University’s robust claims management systems as average days The University has continued its active involvement in lost due to illness or injury declined in 2010. environmental networks including Together Today, an initiative that brings together leaders from the region to establish the Table 14: OH&S – lost time, claims and severity Hunter as Australia’s most water and energy efficient region; Year Lost Time Injury Claims Severity Rate the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Frequency Rate Incidence Rate Education; and Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability. 2006 4.82 2.76 3.81 In 2010, the University also began a collaborative partnership 2007 3.92 2.37 3.83 with Hunter Water Corporation to enhance water metering and 2008 5.22 2.49 5.91 deliver building water audits at the Callaghan campus. As part of consultation with the education sector, it collaborated with 2009 4.62 2.37 5.93 Newcastle City Council to ensure mutually beneficial strategic 2010 5.81 2.16 1.82 commitments for water and carbon management under the Council’s Water and Carbon Action Framework. Table 15: Workers compensation premiums Year Workers Compensation Actual Workers Premium Tariff Rate Compensation Premium 2006 1,441,028 1,290,400 2007 1,402,702 1,106,910 2008 1,434,310 1,239,819 2009 1,446,926 1,634,307 2010 1,645,232 1,750,637

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On your mark

When it is completed in mid 2011, the Central Coast campus’ $6.3 million Exercise Science Building will turn heads. Suspended two storeys above the ground as part of the state-of-the-art biomechanics The facilities will laboratory will be a running track. enhance the learning “It’s never been done before,” says exercise and sport science program convenor Dr Xanne Janse de Jonge of the elevated track. “Usually the biomechanics lab would experience for be on the ground floor but the architects have created a striking design. students and bolster “When we’re doing lab tests, participants will start outside on the elevated track our work in this and will literally run through the lab out the door.” exciting area While the track is bound to be a talking point, it is what will be on the inside that is going to have the greatest benefit for the students, and the University’s reputation for teaching and research in sport science. The facility will house three laboratories featuring state-of-the-art technology, including camera systems for recording movement, three general purpose classrooms, and specialist spaces for research and group work. The building’s design will use environmentally sustainable elements such as solar passive construction, sustainable building materials, natural ventilation and rainwater tanks. Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Director Professor Stephen Crump says that the new facility will boost the national reputation of the exercise and sport science program while injecting up to $4 million into the local economy in direct construction costs. “Sport science is an emerging area and we want to be able to provide our students with opportunities to develop research,” he says. “The facilities will enhance the learning experience for students and bolster our work in this exciting area.” The new facility received $4.1 million from the Australian Government’s Capital Development Pool and Better Universities Renewal Fund with the balance funded by the University.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 43 Access to information Privacy Freedom of Information The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) is the University Privacy Between 1 January and 30 June 2010, the University received Officer, consistent with the requirements of thePrivacy and two applications for access to information under the NSW Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Privacy NSW. Freedom of Information Act 1989. One request was for personal The University’s Privacy Management Plan sets out the policies information, and the other was for non-personal information. and practices the University has adopted to ensure compliance Both applications were completed. with this Act and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. The University was also consulted by an external government agency on the receipt of a Freedom of Information application In 2010, the focus was on raising staff awareness about for release of documents that concerned the University’s compliance with privacy legislation. Meetings were held with business affairs. Following consideration of this application, the faculties and information regarding privacy legislation was also University requested that part of the document not be released presented to a number of Faculty Executive Boards. Privacy as it would disclose information that was strictly commercial-in- workshops were listed on the staff development website and confidence and would be contrary to the public interest. additional sessions were run for library staff at Callaghan and Ourimbah as well as the Language Centre and International Government Information (Public Access) Office staff. A total of 23 sessions were held with 185 staff On 1 July 2010 the new Government Information (Public Access) completing the privacy awareness workshops. Act 2009 (GI(PA)) came into effect, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 1989. The new Act aims to encourage the Complaints proactive public release of government information, to give the The University Complaints Manager reports to the Deputy public an enforceable right to access government information, Vice-Chancellor (Services) and is responsible for managing and to restrict access to government information only when all complaints in accordance with the University’s Complaints there is an overriding public interest against disclosure. Resolution Policy, identifying and investigating systematic To comply with the Act, the University made available a problems that may give rise to complaints, recommending publication guide which sets out information about our structure, organisational improvements, and providing advice to the Deputy services, finances, priorities and contact details. The University Vice-Chancellor on any action the University needs to take to also began to keep a disclosure log of information released to protect or improve the integrity of policies or procedures. an applicant which may be of interest to other members of the In 2010, 215 complaints were received by the Complaints and public, and a register of government contracts with a value of Information Management Office, a decrease of 10 per cent $150,000 or more. on 2009. The majority of complaints (127) were classified From 1 July to 31 December 2010, four applications were as informal, being those that are relatively minor and easy to received for access to information under the Act. resolve without the need for written responses and formal investigation. Formal complaints numbered 88 (41 per cent). Of these, one was withdrawn by the applicant and two received These are defined as complaints that relate to potentially the information requested in full. The fourth application was the unlawful behaviour, may result in disciplinary action, or where the subject of an internal review of the original decision, but once facts are in dispute. A formal complaint usually requires a written this review was completed, the decision was taken to release response from the subject of the complaint (the respondent), an the information in full. The release of the information is pending, investigation and a report to the relevant Deputy Vice-Chancellor subject to the expiration period for the third parties to lodge a or the Vice-Chancellor. Of the 88 formal complaints, 44 (50 request for an external review. per cent) were upheld, with the remainder being dismissed, Further information on Freedom of Information and GI(PA) is withdrawn or suspended. contained in Appendix J.

44 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Financial performance and outcomes Cash flows 2010 proved to be another year of positive financial performance The University’s operating activities generated cash of for the University with a reported surplus of $31.7 million $106 million compared to $78.5 million in 2009. Of this, following a 2009 surplus of $40.3 million. $55 million was invested in property, plant and equipment, while a further $3 million was used to reduce borrowings. There has The 2010 result includes funding from the Commonwealth been an increased holding in term deposits of $37.8 million. The totalling $2.5 million related to capital expenditure that will be University’s cash balance at the end of the year, including term spent in future years, this compares to $20.8 million received deposits which have been reclassified to Other Financial Assets for capital expenditure in 2009. totalled $141.3 million, an increase of $46.4 million on 2009. Financial result Unless stated otherwise references to the ‘University’ in this section are representative of the ‘Parent entity’ results described in the full financial Revenue growth remained strong, increasing by approximately report included in Volume Two. The financial results presented in this 9.1 per cent over the 2009 year after adjusting for the section are the unaudited results prepared as at the date of printing and Commonwealth Government capital expenditure contributions may be subject to change upon finalisation of the audit. The finalised each year. The growth in revenue was primarily due to additional audited results for the University and its controlled entities are presented Commonwealth Supported and Fee Paying international in Volume Two of the Annual Report 2010. students and strong investment returns. Total expenditure increased in 2010 by 9.2 per cent over 2009 after adjusting for deferred superannuation liabilities and prior year asset write-offs. The increase is driven primarily by additional costs associated with growth in student numbers, additional research activity and a number year-end accounting adjustments relating to employee related entitlements.

Financial Position At the end of 2010 the University had assets totalling almost $1.26 billion, an increase of $88 million on 2009. This is primarily due to an increase in cash holdings, offset by a reduction in the amount receivable from the Australian Government in respect to its ongoing commitment to fund future superannuation liabilities. The University’s net assets total $910 million, an increase of $48.3 million due to more cash being invested in term deposits and additional investment in property, plant and equipment. Net current assets have increased to $67.6 million from $61.7 million representing a current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) of 1.60, consistent with the ratio of 1.66 in 2009. This ratio is above the higher education sector benchmark of 1.4 and the University’s investment strategy remains focused on investing cash not required for short-term operational or capital expenditure purposes in medium to long-term investments to achieve higher long-term returns.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 45 TABLE 16: Abridged Financial Performance Actual 2010 Budget 2010 Budget 2011 $m $m $m Government contributions* 225.8 220.0 247.2 Student contributions** 185.3 189.2 190.1 Research income*** 65.2 66.5 71.5 Other income 46.9 31.6 34.5 Total income from operations 523.2 507.3 543.4 Salary and related 293.0 289.1 307.7 Non-salary 157.9 162.8 165.9 Depreciation 39.7 42.9 40.5 Impairment loss 0.8 0.5 0.7 Total expenses from operations 491.5 495.3 514.8 Surplus (deficit) for the year 31.7 11.9 28.6 *excluding deferred superannuation contributions, HECS & ARC **Including HECS ***Including ARC

TABLE 17: Consolidated result 2010 Revenue Expenses Net Surplus (deficit) $m $m $m University of Newcastle 523.2 491.5 31.7 GraduateSchool.com 7.0 3.9 3.1 Newcastle Innovation 15.2 14.8 0.4 UON Foundation Trust 1.7 0.0 1.7 UON Services 5.6 5.0 0.6 UON Singapore 6.0 5.6 0.4 Consolidation adjustments (12.6) (11.2) (0.4) Consolidated entity 546.1 509.6 36.5

TABLE 18: INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED COMPARED TO NSW TREASURY CORPORATION BENCHMARKS UON Investment category 1 Year Performance NSW TCorp Benchmark 1 Year Performance % % Short-term cash investments 6.0 Hour-Glass Cash Facility Trust 5.2 Long-term investments 5.2 Hour-Glass Long Term Growth Trust 3.4

TABLE 19: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT PERFORMANCE 2010 Accounts payable at: 31 Mar 30 Jun 30 Sep 31 Dec $m $m $m $m Not overdue 3.0 4.5 5.9 5.7 Less than 30 days overdue 0.1 0.0 0.3 0.2 Between 30 and 60 days overdue 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 Between 60 and 90 days overdue 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 More than 90 days overdue 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total 3.2 4.5 6.3 5.9

TABLE 20: Total Accounts Paid On Time 2010 31 Mar 30 Jun 30 Sep 31 Dec Actual based on volume % 41.6 70.9 69.5 62.9 Actual based on value % 38.9 37.2 45.8 52.5 Target % 66.7 66.7 66.7 66.7 Actual value paid ($m) 13.4 20.4 20.8 25.6 Total amount paid ($m) 34.4 54.9 45.4 48.7 During 2010: • there were no instances where penalty interest was paid • there were no significant events that affected payment performance

46 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Charter and functions The University Council After initially operating as a College of The University Council is the University’s governing body. It has, by virtue of Section 16 the University of New South Wales, the of the Act, responsibility for managing the affairs and concerns of the University and University of Newcastle was established may act in all matters concerning the University. by an Act of the New South Wales Council comprises 19 members including three official members, 11 appointed Parliament in 1964, which was later members (six appointed by the Minister and five appointed by the Council) and five replaced by The University of Newcastle elected members. Of the 19 members, 12 are external to the University and bring a Act 1989. The Higher Education diverse range of professional experience and skills to the role. (Amalgamation) Act 1989 allowed for the amalgamation of the Hunter Institute Council elects a Chancellor, who may or may not be a member of the Council, for a term of Higher Education and the Newcastle of up to four years. It is the Chancellor’s role to chair Council’s meetings. The Council Branch of the State Conservatorium also elects a Deputy Chancellor for a period of up to two years. of Music with the University from 1 Appendix B provides a list of Council members in 2010 November 1989. In 2010 there were five ordinary meetings of Council and two special meetings. In Under the Act, the University has accordance with meeting procedures, the agenda is divided into two parts: an open the authority to adopt a By-law. The section which members of the University and community are welcome to attend, and a University’s current By-law was gazetted closed confidential section which is restricted to Council members only. on 7 October 2005 and provides the legislative framework for: The Council is supported and advised by a range of governance and management • members to be appointed to Council committees. The range of committees is regularly reviewed to determine their suitability and their terms of office; and their terms of reference. Except when confidential items are to be considered, members of the University may attend any University committee meetings as • elections to be conducted (where observers. appropriate); • the functions of the Academic Senate; Council has three standing committees. • the establishment and operations • The Audit and Risk Management Committee is responsible for monitoring the of Convocation; University’s governance framework and administrative operations with particular reference to internal and external audit matters, risk management for the University • the making of rules by the Council and its controlled entities, fraud and corruption control, compliance with legislative and the Vice-Chancellor; obligations and monitoring litigated and external agency matters. In 2010 this • the Chancellor’s term of office; committee was chaired by The Hon John Price am. • the use of the University Seal. • The Finance and Capital Development Committee is responsible for advising the Section 6 of the University of Newcastle Council on the management and organisation of the University’s financial affairs, Act 1989 defines the University’s core including performance against the annual budget and program of capital expenditure, object as “the promotion, within the investments, commercial borrowings and oversight of the activities of the University’s limits of the University’s resources, of controlled entities. In 2010 this committee was chaired by Ms Dianne Allen. scholarship, research, free inquiry, the • The Nominations and Legislation Committee advises Council on matters relating interaction of research and teaching and to membership and appointments to boards and committees (including the Council academic excellence”. The Act specifies itself), the conferral of honorary degrees, exceptional service medals and honorary that the University must have particular titles, the appointment, termination and remuneration of the Vice-Chancellor, regard to the needs of the Hunter region, monitoring the performance of the Vice-Chancellor, and changes to University the Central Coast and surrounding areas. legislation and committee constitutions which require the Council’s approval. In 2010 this committee was chaired by the Chancellor, Conjoint Professor Trevor Waring am. Appendix C provides details of membership of the standing committees of Council and meeting attendance

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 47 Figure 1: Governance and Management Committees

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL

Standing Committees Academic Senate Other bodies Vice-Chancellor of Council Committees advising Council Committees

Audit and Risk Animal Care and Faculty Boards Executive Committee Management Committee Ethics Committee

Board of Aboriginal and Torres Finance and Capital Program and Course Boards of Controlled Entities Strait Islander Education Development Committee Approval Committee and Training

Nominations and Human Research TAFE-University Coordination Research Committee Legislation Committee Ethics Committee Committee

Teaching and Learning Student Disciplinary IT Governance Committee Committee Appeals Committee

University Tender Committee Capital Development Committee

Occupational Health Family Action Centre Board and Safety Committee

Port Macquarie Management Committee

Promotions Appeals Committee

Staff Consultative Committees – Significant issues and matters considered by the Council and its committees Academic, General and Teachers in 2010 included: • approving a new on-campus student accommodation facility with up to 750 beds to meet the need for additional on-campus student accommodation Student Discipline Committee • acquiring the BHP-Billiton premises adjacent to the Callaghan campus to accommodate the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) • committing to the City campus development University Committee on • reviewing and approving the Strategic Plan Building Distinction 2011-2015 Environmental Sustainability • approving the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan which will build positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people at the University 2NURFM Advisory Board and in its communities • monitoring the financial performance and capital expenditure of the University and its controlled entities. Medals Committee

48 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Academic Senate Senior Executives of the University The Academic Senate is the University’s principal academic The Vice-Chancellor and President of the University is appointed body. It is the primary forum for debate on all academic issues by the Council under Section 12 of the University of Newcastle and has a major role in academic quality assurance processes. Act 1989. As the chief executive officer of the University, The Academic Senate’s mission is to protect, promote and the Vice-Chancellor has charge of the overall direction of enhance the excellence of the core academic activities in the corporate planning, budget activities and external relations of University – teaching, learning and research. Specific functions the University and manages and supervises the administrative, are specified in Section 32 of theUniversity of Newcastle By-law financial and other activities. The Vice-Chancellor consults with 2005 (NSW) and in the Constitution of the Academic Senate. and advises the Academic Senate and other bodies, supervises The Academic Senate also has delegated authority from Council the discipline of the University and puts into effect the rules, to approve policy and procedures relating to teaching, learning reports or resolutions passed or adopted by the Council. The and research, and to approve revisions to programs. Vice-Chancellor is ex-officio a member of every Faculty Board and of all Committees within the University and may preside at The President of Academic Senate, Professor Val Robertson, is any meeting of those Boards and Committees. the senior elected academic in the University, and holds primary responsibility for Academic Senate business. Responsibilities The Vice-Chancellor is assisted by three Deputy Vice- include chairing the Student Discipline Committee and the Chancellors in the portfolio areas of Academic and Global Student Progress Sub-Committee. The President is also expected Relations, Research and Services. to provide strategic and policy advice to the Vice-Chancellor on In 2010, the Senior Executives of the University were: academic and related administrative matters. Appendix E contains a full list of Academic Senate members in 2010. Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nicholas Saunders Following the 2009 External Review of the Academic Senate, a MD(Syd.), HonLLD (Monash) new Interim Constitution of the Academic Senate was endorsed. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations) This was approved by Council in May 2010 and came into effect Professor Kevin McConkey on 1 July 2010. The Constitution contained new functions, new BA(Hons), PhD(Qld), FASSA, FAICD membership categories and updated committee structures. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Academic Senate approved Standing Orders and standardised Professor Michael Calford templates for Academic Senate and its committees and new BSc(Monash), PhD(Monash) Terms of Reference for each of its standing committees from 1 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) July 2010, including revised functions and memberships. This Dr Susan Gould resulted in 86 elections being held to fill a variety of academic BSc(Hons)(Edin), PhD(Flinders), FAICD and student membership categories across the committees. In 2010 the Chancellor assessed the Vice-Chancellor’s overall As a result of the new Interim Constitution of the Academic performance as outstanding, with Professor Saunders having Senate, from 1 July 2010 the Academic Senate has two Deputy successfully met the criteria contained in his performance Presidents assisting the President: Associate Professor Rohan agreement. Professor Saunders’ remuneration for 2010 was Rasiah, responsible for teaching and learning matters, and comprised of salary, superannuation and allowances totalling Professor Mark Jones, responsible for research matters. $617,859 plus performance pay of $119,394, being a total of Work continued on implementing the 2009 External Review, $737,253. In addition, Professor Saunders received performance including through reviews of academic delegations and pay that related to his 2009 remuneration totalling $55,265. streamlining academic policies. Full implementation of the The Vice-Chancellor assessed the performance of the Deputy Review recommendations will also require an amendment to the Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), the Deputy By-law, which is under discussion with the NSW government. Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor The Academic Senate identified five priorities for 2010-11: (Services), concluding that their performance had very successfully met the criteria contained in their performance • student experience agreements. The total annual remuneration packages in 2010 • academic experience were: • streamlining academic policies Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), • programs in the University, and Professor Kevin McConkey – $489,623 • academic quality and resourcing. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), In 2010 the Academic Senate met six times. For a list of Professor Michael Calford – $386,613 committees that reported to or advised the Academic Senate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services), in 2010, see Figure 1. Dr Susan Gould – $410,931 No performance payments were paid for work undertaken in 2010.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 49 ORGANISATIONAL CHART

Council

Academic Senate

Vice-Chancellor

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Services Research Global Relations

Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Corporate Services Pro Vice-Chancellor External Relations Teaching and Learning Research Student and Centre for Teaching Academic Services Business Development Unit Marketing and and Learning Legal Office Office of Graduate Studies Public Relations Dean of Students Human Resource Services Research Services English Language and Financial Services Foundation Studies Centre Facilities Management Centre of Full Employment and Equity (CofFEE) Equity and Diversity Unit IT Services Office of the President Newcastle Institute for International Office of Academic Senate Energy and Resources Planning, (NIER) Quality and Reporting University Gallery and Art Collection Industry Scholarships University Library The Wollotuka Institute

Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Business and Law Education and Arts Engineering and Health Science and Information Built Environment Technology

Newcastle Business School of Drama, Fine Art School of Architecture School of Biomedical School of Design, School and Music (incorporating and Built Environment Sciences and Pharmacy Communication and the Conservatorium) Information Technology Newcastle Law School School of Engineering School of Health Sciences School of Education School of Environmental School of Electrical and Life Sciences School of Humanities Engineering and Computer School of Medicine and Social Science Science and Public Health School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences School of Nursing and Midwifery School of Psychology

50 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Controlled entities The University had five controlled entities in 2010. The activities of these controlled entities are monitored by the University Council through the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Finance and Capital Development Committee.

GraduateSchool.com Pty Ltd UON Services Ltd GraduateSchool.com Pty Ltd was established in 2000 as a This controlled entity was established by the University Council wholly owned subsidiary of the University. It was developed in in 2006, as part of the University’s response to the introduction response to the changing needs of postgraduate students to of Voluntary Student Unionism legislation. deliver degrees and executive programs in an online learning From April 2007 activities previously undertaken by the environment. University of Newcastle Union Ltd were transferred to the In 2010, GradSchool expanded its Board membership to controlled entity to ensure the maintenance of the breadth and enhance external expertise in the areas of business and quality of student services for the benefit of students, other marketing. The Company’s strong relationship with the Hunter University members and the wider community. Business Chamber, through its Business Advisory Group, UON Services Ltd underwent an organisational restructure continues to bring a wealth of market intelligence and the and reform process during 2010, which resulted in significant potential for global linkage. additions to the experience and capability of its management Management’s continuing focus on strong service performance team. Also, during 2010, UON Services Ltd developed a new was recognised during 2010 with the Company cited by strategic plan which will guide the entity’s future operations for Customer Service Benchmarking Australia as having the best the next three years. enquiry resolution skills in the sector. In terms of corporate governance, UON Services Ltd reviewed Newcastle Innovation Ltd its governance arrangements, developing a new Board Charter, Newcastle Innovation has been operating for over 40 years and Directors Induction Guide, Policy Framework and Delegations has a strong focus on leadership and corporate governance. during 2010. A revised Constitution and Service Level The current Board comprises six highly respected members Agreement with the University are currently being drafted of the local business and academic community who provide and will be finalised in early 2011. leadership through a diversified skill set. A recent review of UON Singapore Pte Ltd the corporate governance requirements of the business has Established in 2006, UON Singapore Pte Ltd was created to seen a strengthening in the protocols and procedures including manage the University’s resources associated with the delivery the development of a Board Charter and induction manual for of degree programs offered in Singapore in partnership with Directors. PSB Academy. The activities of the company are supported by UON Foundation Ltd the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of UON The UON Foundation encourages philanthropic support for Singapore Pte Ltd, as well as academic and administrative staff the University. In 2010 a professional fundraising team was located in Singapore and Newcastle, and an external secretarial established to undertake this task and to oversee and manage agent. relationships with donors. The UON Foundation plays a critical role in recognising the generosity of donors to the University. An increased number of donor events were held in 2010 including thank you functions and scholarship award ceremonies. A new initiative was also introduced to link potential donors and industry partners to the University through roundtable discussions between the Vice- Chancellor, faculties and schools. A Donor Recognition Program was established to recognise major donors to the University over the past 45 years. As part of this, an Honour Board recognising major donors was installed in the foyer of the Great Hall.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 51 APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: FIVE YEAR KEY STATISTICS CATEGORY 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Change 2009-2010 NUMBER OF STUDENTS1 Total 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 8.6% Female 55.4% 56.2% 56.0% 55.9% 55.6% Commencing 12,593 13,936 14,623 14,979 16,817 12.3% Female 56.4% 57.9% 56.2% 56.3% 55.8% STUDENT LOAD2 Total 17,980 19,057 20,597 22,666 24,023 6.0% Undergraduate 13,708 14,697 15,703 17,154 17,946 4.6% Postgraduate 2,920 2,911 3,180 3,249 3,724 14.6% Other (enabling, ELICOS, non award) 1,351 1,448 1,714 2,263 2,353 4.0% FUNDING SOURCE3 DEEWR Funded Load 13,510 14,399 15,174 16,601 17,564 5.8% Fee-Paying Overseas Load 3,109 3,340 3,994 4,615 4,969 7.7% Fee-Paying Domestic Load 1,361 1,318 1,429 1,450 1,491 2.9% AWARD COMPLETIONS4 Total 5,447 5,403 5,602 5,764 NA - Undergraduate 3,445 3,455 3,484 3,849 NA - Postgraduate 2,002 1,948 2,118 1,915 NA - FULL-TIME STAFF5 Total 1,955 2,052 2,190 2,349 2,416 2.9% Academic 788 831 886 933 970 4.0% Faculty Teaching & Research 611 632 646 659 707 7.3% Research only 134 144 171 175 196 12.0% Teaching only 4 11 18 44 17 -61.4% Other 18 19 19 14 20 42.9% General Teaching & Research 8 12 9 5 -44.4% Research only 6 8 10 14 13 -7.1% Other 14 9 10 17 12 -29.4% Non-Academic 1,167 1,221 1,304 1,416 1,447 2.2% Faculty Research only 102 94 106 130 154 18.5% Other 368 367 397 396 414 4.5% General Research only 11 12 16 17 19 11.8% Other 686 748 784 874 859 -1.7% CASUAL STAFF6 Total 270 331 347 423 429 1.4% Academic 178 210 219 267 269 0.7% Non-Academic 93 121 127 157 161 2.5% NOTES: Rounding errors may occur. Student data source: MIS January 2011. 1Number of students represents the number of student enrolments in programs, full year. 2Student load represents the sum of the load for each semester expressed in Equivalent Full-time Student Load (EFTSL), full year. 3Funding Program Load expressed in Equivalent Full-time Student Load (EFTSL). 4Award completions represents the number of completed enrolments for undergraduate and postgraduate award programs. 5Staff full-time equivalent positions occupied by full-time and part-time staff members as at March 31 (excluding Independent Operations). 6Casual staff full-time full year equivalent positions occupied during the year (excluding Independent Operations). Data for 2010 is preliminary and subject to revision.

52 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE APPENDIX B: MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL IN 2010 The following people were members of the Dr Ken Moss am One person who is an undergraduate student Council during 2010 as specified. BE(Hons), PhD(Newc), HonFIE(Aust), CPEng, FAICD of the University but who is not a member The Hon John Charles Price am jp of the academic or non academic staff of Official members (3) OFIE Aust, I Eng, IMarEng(UK), MIMarEST(UK), MAICD the University elected by the undergraduate The Chancellor Ms Deborah Wright students of the University: Conjoint Professor Trevor C Waring am DipTeach(Newc), MBA(SCU), FAMI, CPM Ms Matilda Hunt BA, MSc(Newc), FAPS One person who is a postgraduate student Member appointed by Council (1) The Vice-Chancellor and President of the University but who is not a member Professor Nicholas Saunders The Deputy Chancellor of the academic or non academic staff of MD(Syd), HonLLD(Monash) Mr Michael K Johns the University elected by the postgraduate LLM(Syd), FAICD students of the University: The President of the Academic Senate Mr Benjamin Dean Professor Val J Robertson Elected members (5) BAppSc(Physio)(Lincoln Institute), BA(Hons), PhD(La Trobe) BSc(Hons)(Newc) Two persons who are members of the Members appointed by the NSW academic staff of the University elected External persons who are Minister for Education and Training (6) by members of the academic staff of the members of Convocation appointed University: by the Council (4) Six external persons appointed by the Minister, from as far as practicable, the following Professor Leonie Ashman Ms Dianne Allen jp BSc(Hons)(Flinders), PhD(Adelaide) categories BCom(Newc), CA, MAICD (until 31/08/2010) (a) Persons experienced in the field of Mr Peter Cockbain education or the arts Dr Tom Griffiths BScEng(Newc), FIEAust, CPEng, FIPENZ, FTSE BEd(Hons), PhD(Newc), GradCert TESOL(UTS) Dr Geoff Leonard am (b) Persons experienced in technology, industry, (from 01/09/2010) commerce or industrial relations BCom, HonDBus(Newc), FCA, FCPA Professor John Rostas (c) Persons who are practising, or have practised, The Hon Mahla Pearlman ao BSc(Hons), PhD(Monash) a profession. BA, LLB(Hons)(Syd), HonLLD(Newc) Ms Sharryn Brownlee One person who is a member of the non academic staff of the University elected by oam Ms Crystal Condous members of the non academic staff of the BCom, MLib(UNSW), GAICD University: Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newc), FIE(Aust), MAICD Ms Leanne Holt Dip HR(HIT), MME(Newc)

APPENDIX C: MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL AND ITS STANDING COMMITTEES AND ATTENDANCE IN 2010 The table below details the number of meetings of the Council and its committees held during the year ended 31 December 2010 and the number of meetings attended by each member. Members (listed as per order above) Ordinary Special Audit and Risk Nominations Finance and Capital meetings meetings Management and Legislation Development Committee Committee Committee Conjoint Professor Trevor C Waring am 5/5 2/2 Not a member 3/4 4/8 Professor Nicholas Saunders 5/5 1/2 Not a member 4/4 8/8 Professor Val J Robertson 5/5 2/2 Not a member 4/4 7/8 Ms Sharryn Brownlee 4/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member Not a member Ms Crystal Condous oam 4/5 2/2 Not a member 4/4 5/8 Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss 5/5 2/2 4/5 Not a member Not a member Dr Ken Moss am 5/5 1/1 Not a member Not a member Not a member The Hon John Charles Price am jp 4/5 2/2 5/5 Not a member 6/8 Ms Deborah Wright 4/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member Not a member Mr Michael K Johns 5/5 1/2 5/5 4/4 Not a member Professor Leonie Ashman 4/4 1/1 Not a member Not a member Not a member Dr Tom Griffiths 0/1 0/1 Not a member Not a member Not a member Professor John Rostas 4/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member 5/8 Ms Leanne Holt 5/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member Not a member Ms Matilda Hunt 5/5 1/2 Not a member Not a member Not a member Mr Benjamin Dean 5/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member Not a member Ms Dianne Allen jp 5/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member 8/8 Mr Peter Cockbain 5/5 2/2 Not a member Not a member 7/8 Dr Geoff Leonard am 5/5 2/2 5/5 Not a member Not a member The Hon Mahla Pearlman ao 4/5 2/2 2/5 Not a member Not a member

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 53 APPENDIX D: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RECONCILIATION STATEMENT The University of Newcastle declares its commitment to Aboriginal The University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities reconciliation, developing a strong community and fostering mutual have supported the University in ensuring an Aboriginal presence at respect, social justice and a united voice between Aboriginal and Torres the University and appropriate and effective levels of consultation and Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians. collaboration through the sharing of Aboriginal voices, cultural wisdom and knowledge. These attributes are essential to moving forward to a The University of Newcastle respects and acknowledges the Aboriginal future of equality and respect in teaching and learning, research, cultural land on which the Australian campuses of the University are located. inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and success. The University We acknowledge the Aboriginal nations on whose traditional lands the acknowledges and appreciates the contribution and support by all University has a presence, respecting and acknowledging the traditional communities. We will continue to build on existing partnerships and peoples and the cultural significance and history of the land. wherever possible forge respectful relationships designed to contribute The University is aware of the impact of the alienation and other to the ongoing endeavour of redressing the circumstance of Aboriginal forms of injustices including the removal of children, the loss of land, and Torres Strait Islander education, health, cultures, languages, social the destruction of languages and culture, and the ongoing struggle justice, employment and empowerment. for social and restorative justice. Through acknowledging and The University is committed to providing an environment that is free understanding past losses and injustices and through committing to from racism and discrimination, developing opportunities for Aboriginal redressing the social and economic challenges and ongoing racism, and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access and succeed in higher we will continue to move forward together to a better future. education. The University embraces the unique and diverse cultures The University recognises that education plays an integral role of Aboriginal – the oldest continuing culture in the world – and Torres in providing a foundation and platform for the exercise of self Strait Island peoples and to ensure the growth of knowledge for all determination and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australians. Islander peoples. Through collaboration and the provision of culturally With respect and collaboration, the University of Newcastle embraces a responsive education the University seeks to educate and contribute united approach to equality and inclusiveness for all Australian peoples. to the development of a harmonious community.

APPENDIX E: Members of the Academic Senate An External Review of Academic Senate was held in 2009, resulting in considerable changes to Senate and its business throughout 2010. One outcome of the review was a revised Constitution with significant changes to the composition of the membership, particularly for elected members. Under the new Constitution, the elected membership is faculty-based, with the members recruited from the various levels of academic staff. To implement the new Constitution, all elected positions were spilled and new elections were held. New membership terms commenced from 1 July 2010. Given the significant change in the electorates during 2010, two membership tables are provided. The first covers the period of the previous Constitution from 1 January to 30 June 2010. The second table shows the new membership from 1 July to 31 December 2010.

Table A: Members of the Academic Senate 1 January to 30 June 2010 Position Name Start Date End Date President of the Academic Senate (Chair) Prof Val Robertson Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Vice-Chancellor and President Prof Nicholas Saunders ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations) Prof Kevin McConkey ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Prof Mike Calford ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) Dr Sue Gould ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business & Law) Prof Stephen Nicholas ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Arts) Prof Terry Lovat ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Eng & Built Env) Prof John Carter ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health)(Acting) Prof Peter Dunkley ex officio 1 Jan 2010 31 May 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) Prof Nick Talley ex officio 1 June 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sci & IT) Prof Bill Hogarth ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Dean, Graduate Studies Prof Scott Holmes ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Dean of Students Assoc Prof Stewart Franks ex officio 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Newcastle Business School Ms Suzanne Ryan Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Newcastle Law School Dr Alan Berman Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Wollotuka School of Aboriginal Studies Prof John Lester Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Drama, Fine Art and Music Prof Richard Vella Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Education Prof Jennifer Gore Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Humanities and Social Sciences Assoc Prof John Germov Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Engineering Assoc Prof Stephen Fityus DPAS Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Architecture and Built Environment Assoc Prof Tony Williams Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dr Chris Kellett Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Biomedical Sciences Dr Rohan Rasiah Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Health Sciences Dr Lauren Williams Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Nursing and Midwifery Assoc Prof Tracy Levett-Jones Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Medicine and Public Health Prof Michael Hensley Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Design, Communication & Information Technology Dr Peter Summons Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Assoc Prof Brailey Sims Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 School of Psychology Assoc Prof Jenny Bowman Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010

54 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE School of Environmental and Life Sciences Assoc Prof Greg Hancock Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Central Coast Campuses Dr Caroline Webb Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 English Language and Foundation Studies Assoc Prof Seamus Fagan Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Undergraduate Student Ms Brackon Berie Elected 1 Jan 2010 08 Mar 2010 Undergraduate Student Ms Margaret King Elected 22 Apr 2010 30 Jun 2010 Undergraduate Student Mr Kaniskh Kumar Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Postgraduate Student Mr Jonathan Moylan Elected 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Postgraduate Student Ms Amelia Leotta Elected 22 Apr 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director, Central Coast Campuses Prof Stephen Crump Co-opted 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning Prof Gail Huon Co-opted 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO of UoN Singapore Mr Bob Cochrane Co-opted 1 Jan 2010 30 Jun 2010

Table B: Members of the Academic Senate 1 July to 31 December 2010 Position Name Start Date End Date President of the Academic Senate (Chair) Prof Val Robertson Elected to 31/3/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Vice-Chancellor and President Prof Nicholas Saunders ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations) Prof Kevin McConkey ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Prof Mike Calford ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business & Law) Prof Stephen Nicholas ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Arts) Prof Terry Lovat ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Eng & Built Env) Prof John Carter ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) Prof Nick Talley ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sci & IT) Prof Bill Hogarth ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director, Central Coast Campuses Prof Stephen Crump ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO of UoN Singapore Mr Bob Cochrane ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Director (Academic & Research) Wollotuka Institute Prof John Maynard ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning Prof Bill Hogarth ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Director, English Language and Foundation Studies Assoc Prof Seamus Fagan ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Dean of Graduate Studies Prof Scott Holmes ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Registrar Ms Gail White ex officio 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Prof Robert Betz Elected to 31/12/2011 8 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Assoc Prof Stewart Franks Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Assoc Prof John Germov Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Assoc Prof James Ladwig Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Prof Derek Smith Elected to 31/12/2012 8 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Member of the Professoriate of the University Prof Fred Menk 1 July 2010 7 July 2010 Academic Level A/B, Faculty of Business and Law Dr Rebecca Mitchell Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level A/B, Faculty of Education and Arts Mr Greg Preston Elected to 31/12/2011 19 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level A/B, Faculty of Eng & Built Env Dr Terrence Summers Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level A/B, Faculty of Health Dr Conor Gilligan Elected to 31/12/2011 6 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level A/B, Faculty of Science and IT Mr Ken Sutton Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level C/D, Faculty of Business and Law Dr Suzanne Ryan Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level C/D, Faculty of Education and Arts Assoc Prof Shen Chen Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level C/D, Faculty of Eng & Built Env Assoc Prof Lyazid Djenidi Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level C/D, Faculty of Health Assoc Prof Rohan Rasiah Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level C/D, Faculty of Science and IT Dr Frini Karayanidis Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level E, Faculty of Business and Law Prof Gordon Boyce Elected to 31/12/2011 6 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level E, Faculty of Education and Arts Prof Jennifer Gore Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level E, Faculty of Eng & Built Env Prof Mark Jones Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level E, Faculty of Health Prof Darren Rivett Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic Level E, Faculty of Science and IT Prof Fred Menk Elected to 31/12/2012 6 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from Faculty Board (Business and Law) Mr Antony Drew Elected to 31/12/2011 21 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from Faculty Board (Education and Arts) Dr Caroline Webb Elected to 31/12/2011 21 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from Faculty Board (Eng and Built Env) Assoc Prof Frans Henskens Elected to 31/12/2012 21 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from Faculty Board (Health) Prof Paul Foster Elected to 31/12/2012 21 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from Faculty Board (Science and IT) Dr Peter Summons Elected to 31/12/2011 21 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Academic from English Language and Foundation Studies Dr David Powter Elected to 31/12/2011 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Undergraduate Student Ms Margaret King Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Undergraduate Student Mr Jonathan Moylan Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Postgraduate Coursework Student Mr Kaniskh Kumar Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Postgraduate Research Student Ms Amelia Leotta Elected to 31/12/2012 1 July 2010 31 Dec 2010 Co-opted Member, Newcastle Business School Assoc Prof Alison Dean Co-opted to 31/12/2011 4 Aug 2010 31 Dec 2010 Co-opted Member, School of Design, Communication & IT Dr Anne Llewellyn Co-opted to 31/12/2011 4 Aug 2010 31 Dec 2010

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 55 APPENDIX F: DONATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY IN 2010 The University would like to thank all individuals, families and organisations who have made donations during 2010. All donations greatly contribute towards the achievement of the University’s goals and objectives. The following list includes donations and sponsorships of $1,000 and over. Some of our donors do not appear on this list at their own request. Organisations Hunter Water Australia Pty Ltd Individuals 2NUR Hunter Water Corporation Ms Valmai Avery Advitech Pty Ltd Industry and Investment NSW Mrs Valentine Badham Ampcontrol Pty Ltd Institution of Surveyors NSW Incorp Dr Victor D Bear am & Andrew Neil Urban Design Group Industry & Investment NSW Mrs Adele Bear The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle IZZAT Consulting Engineers Norman Bushman Bequest The Architecture Foundation Lake Macquarie City Council Ms Kerrie Coles Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) Land & Property Management Authority Dr Beryl Collier Bequest Ltd The Law Society of NSW Mrs Vera Deacon Australian Rotary Health Lidbury Summers & Whiteman Mr Richard Devon Bayer Australia Pty Ltd Macquarie Generation Professor Peter Dunkley Board of Surveying & Spatial Information Maitland City Council Mr Neil Frazer Bradken Ltd Matrikon Pty Ltd Mr Hong Fu Bramco Electronics MCM Manufacturing Pty Ltd Dr Geoffrey Leonard am Bill & Iris Burges Trust Fund Mirvac Conjoint Professor John Levingston CAF – Charities Aid Foundation Multiskilled Resources Australia Pty Ltd Mr Chong Hin Lim Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Mundipharma Pty Ltd Mr Douglas Lithgow Central Vein & Cosmetic Medical Centre Newcastle & Hunter Valley Pharmacists Professor Terence Lovat The City of Newcastle Association Mr Chong Thong Ng Coal and Allied Community Trust Newcastle Film Society Mr Roy Palmer & Ms Marie Palmer Coffs Harbour Council Newcastle Innovation Ltd Mr Christopher Piggott & Corky’s Carbon Consultancy North Coast Institute of TAFE Mrs Shirley Piggott Pty Ltd NSW Country Surveyors Association Mr Neville Eric Sansom Cutcher & Neale Investment Services Port Waratah Coal Services Ltd Professor Nicholas Saunders & Delta Electricity Powerserve Pty Ltd Mrs Kathryn Saunders Donaldson Coal Conservation Trust RCR Energy Mr Neville Sawyer am Doyles Creek Mining Pty Ltd Rotary Club of Narrabri Mr Alan Smith & Mrs Janelle Smith Dubbo City Council Rotary Club of Tamworth First Light Mr Buan Huat Tay EJE Architecture Royal Newcastle Hospital Graduate Nurses Engineers Australia – Tasmania Division Association Inc Mr John Turner Friends of Glen Avery RPC Technologies Pty Ltd The Friends of the University S2F Pty Ltd of Newcastle Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Company GHD Pty Ltd Scientific Interiors Harbourside Haven Villages Sheather & Merrigan Business Equipment Harvey Norman – Erina Suters Architects Pty Ltd Hatch Associates Pty Ltd – Warabrook Think Brick Australia Hunter Laser Vision Pty Ltd Treloar Group Pty Ltd Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners UoN Services Ltd Association W E Smith Engineering Pty Ltd Hunter Valley Private Hospital Xstrata Coal NSW Pty Ltd The Hunter Valley Research Foundation

56 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE APPENDIX G: STAFF EQUITY STATISTICS Table A: Trends in the Representation of EEO Target Groups1 EEO Group % of Total Staff2 Benchmark or Target 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Women 50 56.7 57.8 59.2 60.6 60.2 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.5 People whose first language was not English 19 8.9 8.5 7.6 8.1 7.7 People with a disability 12 4.8 3.9 3.4 3.3 2.9 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 7 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.6 Source: Alesco HRS database

Table B: Representation of EEO Target Groups: Academic v General Staff1 EEO Group % of Total Staff2 % of Total Staff2 Award Benchmark or Target Total Women 50% 60.2 Academic 44.6 General 69.9 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 2% 2.5 Academic 1.6 General 3.20 People whose first language was not English 19% 7.7 Academic 13.8 General 3.90 People with a disability 12% 2.9 Academic 3.4 General 2.5 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 7% 0.6 Academic 0.9 General 0.4 Source: Alesco HRS database

Table C: Trends in the Distribution of EEO Target Groups EEO Group Distribution Index Benchmark or Target 2007 2008 2009 2010 Women 100 73.03 73.03 83.45 81.16 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 100 82.61 90.73 88.98 83.35 People whose first language was not English 100 117.94 118.88 111.94 111.2 People with a disability 100 104.41 105.50 101.55 101.85 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 100 102.29 104.94 102.55 107.54 Source: Alesco HRS database

Table D: Distribution of EEO Target Groups: Academic v General Staff EEO Group Distribution Index Distribution Index Award Benchmark or Target Total Women 100 81.16 Academic 86.76 General 92.82 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 100 83.35 Academic 94.23 General 86.66 People whose first language was not English 100 111.2 Academic 92.8 General 102.32 People with a disability 100 101.85 Academic 95.34 General 103.60 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 100 107.54 Academic 98.91 General 94.64 1Staff numbers are as at 30 June 2010 2Excludes casual staff 3A distribution index of 100 indicates that the distribution of the EEO group across salary levels is equivalent to that of other staff. Values less than 100 mean that the EEO group tends to be more concentrated at lower salary levels than is the case for other staff. The more pronounced this tendency is, the lower the index will be. In some cases the index may be more than 100, indicating that the EEO group is less concentrated at lower salary levels.

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 57 APPENDIX H: STUDENT STATISTICS 2010 Table 1: Enrolments and load by program type 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Enrolments 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 Student Load (EFTSL) 17,980 19,057 20,597 22,666 24,023

Enrolments 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Student load (EFTSL) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Undergraduate 17,577 18,983 20,271 21,514 22,765 Undergraduate 13,708 14,697 15,703 17,154 17,946 PG coursework 4,936 4,971 5,276 5,400 6,292 PG coursework 2,184 2,190 2,463 2,437 2,830 RHD 1,121 1,084 1,167 1,234 1,318 RHD 736 721 717 813 894 Non Award 671 734 728 732 754 Non Award 278 317 301 288 285 Enabling 1,932 1,972 1,924 2,474 3,021 Enabling 963 980 1,003 1,391 1,616 ELICOS 655 804 1,028 1,324 1,351 ELICOS 111 152 409 583 452 Total 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 Total 17,980 19,057 20,597 22,666 24,023 Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

Table 2: Enrolments by student type 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 % change 2008-2009 % change 2009-2010

International onshore Undergraduate 979 940 968 1,093 1,197 12.9% 9.5% PG coursework 888 1,054 1,157 1,150 1,588 -0.6% 38.1% RHD 152 160 201 279 335 38.8% 20.1% Non Award 574 647 620 598 580 -3.5% -3.0% Enabling 64 64 72 120 127 66.7% 5.8% ELICOS 650 799 1,017 1,311 1,339 28.9% 2.1% Total 3,307 3,664 4,035 4,551 5,166 12.8% 13.5%

International offshore Undergraduate 1,438 1,610 1,875 2,018 2,060 7.6% 2.1% PG coursework 1,020 866 865 739 639 -14.6% -13.5% RHD 9 9 14 13 14 -7.1% 7.7% Non Award 10 16 Enabling 1 2 ELICOS 1 3 6 6 3 Total 2,469 2,498 2,760 2,792 2,718 1.2% -2.7% Undergraduate 2,417 2,550 2,843 3,111 3,257 9.4% 4.7% Total international PG Coursework 1,908 1,920 2,022 1,889 2,227 -6.6% 17.9% RHD 161 169 215 292 349 35.8% 19.5% Non Award 574 657 620 614 580 -1.0% -5.5% Enabling 65 64 72 120 129 66.7% 7.5% ELICOS 651 802 1,023 1,317 1,342 28.7% 1.9% Grand total 5,776 6,162 6,795 7,343 7,884 8.1% 7.4% Undergraduate 15,158 16,431 17,427 18,402 19,508 5.6% 6.0% PG coursework 3,027 3,049 3,254 3,510 4,065 7.9% 15.8% Domestic RHD 960 915 952 942 969 -1.1% 2.9% Non Award 86 70 103 111 169 7.8% 52.3% Enabling 1,864 1,908 1,852 2,354 2,892 27.1% 22.9% ELICOS 3 1 5 5 7 Total 21,098 22,374 23,593 25,324 27,610 7.3% 9.0% Total enrolments by program type Undergraduate 17,577 18,983 20,271 21,514 22,765 6.1% 5.8% PG coursework 4,936 4,971 5,276 5,400 6,292 2.4% 16.5% RHD 1,121 1,084 1,167 1,234 1,318 5.7% 6.8% Non Award 671 734 728 732 754 0.5% 3.0% Enabling 1,932 1,972 1,924 2,474 3,021 28.6% 22.1% ELICOS 655 804 1,028 1,324 1,351 28.8% 2.0% Total 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 7.5% 8.6% Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

58 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Table 3: Award completions by program type 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Undergraduate 3,459 3,445 3,455 3,484 3,849 PG coursework 1,766 1,866 1,821 1,983 1,793 RHD 164 136 127 135 122 Total 5,389 5,447 5,403 5,602 5,764 Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

Table 4: Indigenous student enrolments and completions Table 5: Student enrolments by program type by program type 2006-2010 and gender 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Undergraduate Enrolments 319 335 341 352 400 Undergraduate 9,834 10,721 11,516 12,335 12,841

Completions 55 47 47 52 NA Female PG coursework 2,616 2,672 2,851 2,880 3,402 PG coursework Enrolments 32 36 46 42 57 RHD 563 560 595 640 676 Completions 9 10 14 15 NA Non Award 346 405 430 403 417 RHD Enrolments 15 19 29 24 30 Enabling 1,180 1,226 1,140 1,477 1,798 Completions 0 0 5 0 NA ELICOS 366 461 480 538 608 Female total 14,905 16,045 17,012 18,273 19,742 Non Award Enrolments 3 1 1 Completions 0 0 NA Undergraduate 7,743 8,262 8,755 9,179 9,924 Enabling PG coursework 2,320 2,299 2,425 2,520 2,890 Enrolments 45 72 69 107 125 Male RHD 558 524 572 594 642 Completions 14 19 17 36 NA Non Award 325 329 298 329 337 Total enrolments 414 462 486 525 613 Enabling 752 746 784 997 1,223 Total completions 78 76 83 103 NA ELICOS 289 343 548 786 743 Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011 Male total 11,987 12,503 13,382 14,405 15,759 Total 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

Table 6: Student load by funding source 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Funding EFTSL % EFTSL % EFTSL % EFTSL % EFTSL % DEEWR Funded 13,510 75% 14,399 76% 15,174 74% 16,601 73% 17,564 73% International 3,109 17% 3,340 18% 3,994 19% 4,615 20% 4,969 21% Domestic Fee-Paying 1,361 8% 1,318 7% 1,429 7% 1,450 6% 1,491 6% Total 17,980 100% 19,057 100% 20,597 100% 22,666 100% 24023 100% Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

Table 7: University of Newcastle graduate destinations 2005-2009 (Australian residents with Bachelor degrees only) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Newcastle National Newcastle National Newcastle National Newcastle National Newcastle National Working full-time 51.0% 54.5% 55.7% 54.7% 56.8% 56.5% 57.8% 56.4% 54.7% 52.2% Working part-time 19.9% 14.7% 18.6% 16.4% 18.6% 15.1% 17.1% 14.8% 20.9% 18.9% Seeking work 6.8% 5.2% 4.2% 4.1% 4.6% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 5.8% 5.6% Full-time study 18.6% 22.5% 17.4% 20.3% 16.6% 20.0% 15.6% 19.6% 15.8% 18.3% Unavailable/ 3.7% 3.1% 4.1% 4.5% 3.4% 4.5% 5.6% 5.3% 2.7% 5.0% unknown Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.00% 100.0% 100.00% 100.0% 100.00% Source: Graduate Destination Survey 2005-2009

Table 8: Student staff ratio (includes casual staff) 2005-2009 Year UoN Onshore EFTSL UoN Sector 2005 16,477 18.92 19.11 2006 16,778 21.38 19.20 2007 17,610 20.90 19.52 2008 18,615 21.33 19.73 2009 20,193 21.07 NA Source: DEEWR Institutional Performance Portfolio Student – Onshore EFTSL; Staff – full-time, fractional full-time and actual casual staff in an AOU with a ‘teaching only’ or ‘teaching and research’ function

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 59 Table 9: University of Newcastle market share of preferences 2006-2010 First Preferences First to Third Preferences 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Current school leavers 8.6% 8.7% 9.4% 9.5% 8.7% 8.9% 8.9% 9.6% 9.7% 8.8% Non current school leavers 14.6% 15.3% 14.6% 14.5% 15.4% 13.8% 14.6% 13.8% 13.5% 14.6% Total 11.3% 11.7% 11.7% 11.7% 11.7% 10.9% 11.2% 11.3% 11.2% 11.1% Source: UAC data as at end of admissions process via MIS

Table 10: Number of preferences to the University of Newcastle 2006-2010 First Preferences First to Third Preferences 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Current school leavers 3,473 3,595 3,970 4,206 3,977 10,380 10,648 11,823 12,435 11,640 Non current school leavers 4,858 5,209 5,004 5,139 5,711 10,906 11,678 11,022 10,971 12,679 Total 8,331 8,804 8,974 9,345 9,688 21,286 22,326 22,845 23,406 24,319 Source: UAC data as at end of admissions process via MIS

Table 11: University of Newcastle market share of eligible* preferences, NSW/ACT 2006-2010 First Preferences First to Third Preferences 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Current school leavers 8.5% 8.6% 8.7% 8.8% 8.3% 8.8% 8.9% 9.0% 9.0% 8.5% Non current school leavers 15.0% 15.6% 14.9% 14.8% 15.7% 14.2% 14.9% 13.9% 13.7% 14.8% Total 11.7% 12.0% 11.7% 11.7% 11.9% 11.2% 11.5% 11.2% 11.0% 11.2% *Eligible refers to applicants who had a UAI of greater than or equal to 60 Source: UAC data as at end of admissions process via MIS

Table 12: Number of eligible* preferences to the University of Newcastle 2006-2010 First Preferences First to Third Preferences 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Current school leavers 2,740 2,860 2,877 3,023 3,009 8,303 8,575 8,636 8,974 8,921 Non current school leavers 4,653 4,938 4,677 4,751 5,359 10,415 11,040 10,277 10,107 11,891 Total 7,393 7,798 7,554 7,774 8,368 18,718 19,615 18,913 19,081 20,812 *Eligible refers to applicants who had a UAI of greater than or equal to 60 Source: UAC data as at end of admissions process via MIS

Table 13: Basis of admission for commencing undergraduate student enrolments 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Secondary education 2,341 3,123 3,063 3,122 3,273 Higher education course 1,678 1,876 2,693 1,764 2,032 TAFE 1,105 1,263 830 1,148 1,068 Mature age 1,036 1,200 1,100 997 1,348 Professional qualification 43 16 6 9 9 Other^ 349 216 247 590 630 Unknown 11 Total 6,563 7,694 7,939 7,630 8,360 ^Other includes Special Entry, Employment Experience, Open Learning, Uni Exam Assessment Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

60 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Table 14: Commencing and continuing enrolments by faculty/division Commencing/Continuing Faculty/Division 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Commencing English Language & FSC 2,419 2,604 2,707 3,385 3,830 Business & Law 1,963 2,307 2,497 2,492 2,745 Education & Arts 3,129 3,241 3,174 3,042 3,719 Engineering & Built Env 977 1,038 1,210 1,181 1,303 Health 1,747 2,205 2,375 2,272 2,365 Science & Info Tech 1,682 1,805 1,910 1,845 2,026 Other* 676 736 750 762 829 Commencing total 12,593 13,936 14,623 14,979 16,817 Continuing English Language & FSC 168 172 245 413 542 Business & Law 2,830 2,783 2,936 3,169 3,443 Education & Arts 4,227 4,275 4,518 4,959 5,011 Engineering & Built Env 2,285 2,152 2,110 2,215 2,357 Health 2,680 2,868 3,359 3,962 4,163 Science & Info Tech 2,084 2,316 2,551 2,934 3,107 Other* 25 46 52 47 61 Continuing total 14,299 14,612 15,771 17,699 18,684 Total 26,892 28,548 30,394 32,678 35,501 *Some non-award programs offered by the University, particularly Exchange and Study Abroad, are not specific to any faculty Source: MIS as at 31 January 2011

APPENDIX I: RECIPIENTS OF UNIVERSITY FUNDED FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS University funded Fellowships Citations for Outstanding Contributions Overall winner of the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching and Learning Fellowship to Student Learning for 2010 Award for Research Supervisor of the Year Ms Katherine Lindsay Individual awards Professor Manohar Garg, Faculty of Health Equity Research Fellowships Dr Brendan Boyle, Newcastle Business School Award for General Staff Excellence Mrs Catherine Chojenta Dr Jamie Carlson, Newcastle Business School Individual recipients Ms Isobel Hubbard Mrs Suzanne Macqueen, School of Education Gillean Shaw – Dr Ashley Kable Dr Jocelyn McKinnon, School of Drama, Fine Academic and Global Relations Division Mrs Amy Maguire Art and Music Steve Hannan – Research Division Research Fellowships Dr Kit Messham-Muir, School of Drama, Fine Naomi Kiem – Research Division Dr Mohammednoor Altarawneh Art and Music Kim Broadley – Services Division Dr Alejandro Donaire Mrs Naomi Findlay, School of Health Sciences Michelle Campbell – Services Division Dr Janet Holt Dr Lauren Williams, School of Health Sciences Joanne Franks – Faculty of Education and Arts Dr Frances Neville Team awards Team recipients Career Enhancement Fellowships Technical Services Team, Design, for Academic Women Dr Debra Donnelly and Dr Kathryn Grushka, School of Education Communication and Information Technology, Dr Johanna MacNeil Faculty of Science and IT – Educational Resources Support and Dr Rosalind Smith Andrew Evans, Daniel Conway, George Hyde Development Team, Vice-Chancellor’s Awards Centre for Teaching and Learning International Wireless Project (iWire) Team, Teaching Excellence and Learning Academic and Global Relations Division and Faculty Awards for Research Excellence Support 2010 Services Division – Dr Tamara Young, Faculty of Business and Law Associate Professor Philip Morgan, Kai Chen, Luke Shaw, Carla Pilarski, Cathy Faculty of Education and Arts Dr Debbie Plath, Faculty of Education and Arts Bennett, Susan Zhang Dr Zhiyong Chen, Faculty of Engineering and Student Recruitment Team, Teaching Excellence and Learning Built Environment Vice-Chancellor’s Division – Support – Early Career Academic Ms Natalie Beveridge, Faculty of Health Bernadette McTeare, Peta Purcell, Lizette Dr Michael Ondaatje, Professor Derek Smith, Faculty of Health, Gamble, Tim Hyde, Kristen Sylvester Faculty of Education and Arts Ourimbah campus Student Feedback Team, Academic and Global Teaching Excellence and Learning Associate Professor David McCurdy, Relations Division – Support – Faculty of Education and Arts Faculty of Science and IT Mark Kirby, Yanping Lu, Brid Morahan, Katrina Associate Professor Philip Morgan, Quinn, Margaret Stevenson, Cathy Turner School of Education Overall winner of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Researcher of the Year Australian Higher Education Graduate Teaching Excellence and Learning Associate Professor David McCurdy, Statement Team, Services Division – Support – Faculty of Science and IT Faculty of Science and IT Lyndall Carolan, Melinda Callender, David Dr Clovia Holdsworth, Rodgers Faculty Awards for Research School of Environmental and Life Sciences Mould Clean up Team, Academic and Global Supervision Excellence Mr Paul Scott, Relations Division – School of Design, Communication and IT Dr James Juniper, Faculty of Business and Law David Alexander, Neill Bourne, Kelly Professor Hugh Craig, Marlborough, Catherine Moffat, Danylo Motyka Programs that Enhance Learning Faculty of Education and Arts iLEAD (International Leadership Experience Professor Manohar Garg, Faculty of Health and Development) Program, Dr Frini Karayanidis, Faculty of Science and IT Academic and Global Relations Division

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 61 APPENDIX J: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND GIPA STATISTICS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION The University of Newcastle falls within the jurisdiction of the New South Wales (NSW) Freedom of Information Act 1989. Under the Act the University is required to include in its Annual Report the following information for the processing of requests for the calendar year 2010. In accordance with guidelines issued by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and the NSW Ombudsman, agencies which receive less than ten (10) FOI Applications during the reporting year may provide the data in narrative form. This report refers to the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 only as the New South Wales (NSW) Freedom of Information Act 1989 was replaced on 1 July 2010 by the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. Applications A) New applications: In the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010, the University of Newcastle received two (2) new applications for access to information under the NSW Freedom of Information Act 1989. One (1) request was for personal information and one (1) request was for non-personal information. Of the new applications received in 2010: • one (1) request for personal information was released in full; • one (1) request for non-personal information was released in full; In processing these applications, no formal consultations were required and fees of $60 were charged. B) Carry forward applications: Nil applications were carried forward. Processing Time Of the new applications received in 2010: • one application took over 21 days to complete with 0 – 10 hours processing time; and • one application took under 21 days to complete with 0 – 10 hours processing time. Exemptions There were no exemptions in making a determination in relation to the applications received in 2010 Reviews • No applications received in 2010 were subject to internal review. • There were no Administrative Decision Tribunal reviews finalised in 2010. • There were no Ombudsman reviews finalised in 2010.

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS) *Table A: Number of applications by type of applicant and outcome* in full Access granted in part Access granted in full Access refused not held Information already available Information with application Refuse to deal information is held deny whether Refuse to confirm/ withdrawn Application Pending

Media 1 1 Members of Parliament Private sector business Not for profit organisations or 1 community groups Members of the public (application 1 by legal representative) Members of the public (other)

*Table B: Number of applications by type of application and outcome in full Access granted in part Access granted in full Access refused held Information not already available Information Refuse to deal with application information is held deny whether Refuse to confirm/ withdrawn Application Pending

Personal information applications* Access applications (other than 2 1 1 personal information applications) Access applications that are partly personal information applications and partly other

62 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE *Table C: Invalid applications Reason for invalidity Number of applications Application does not comply with formal requirements (section 41 of the Act) 1 Application is for excluded information of the agency (section 43 of the Act) Application contravenes restraint order (section 110 of the Act) Total number of invalid applications received Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications 1

*Table D: Conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure: matters listed in Schedule 1 to Act Number of times consideration used* Overriding secrecy laws Cabinet information Executive Council information Contempt Legal professional privilege Excluded information Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety Transport safety Adoption Care and protection of children Ministerial code of conduct Aboriginal and environmental heritage

*Table E: Other public interest considerations against disclosure: matters listed in table to section 14 of Act Number of occasions when application not successful Responsible and effective government Law enforcement and security Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice Business interests of agencies and other persons Environment, culture, economy and general matters Secrecy provisions Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation

Table F: Formal consultation How many formal consultations were conducted? Number Number of applicants requiring formal consultation 1 Number of persons formally consulted 8

*Table G: Timelines Number of applications Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions) 2 Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant) 1 Not decided within time (deemed refusal) Total 3

Table H: Hours to process applications Number of applications 0-10 hours 11-20 hours 3 21-40 hours Over 40 hours

Table I: Fees and costs Fees received All completed applications $670

Table J: Fees refunds Number of refunds Number of fee refunds granted

ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | 63 Table K: Fee discounts Number of applications Number of GIPA applications where fees were waived or discounted 1 Fees waived Applicant under 18 Financial hardship Non-profit organisation Public interest

*Table L: Number of applications reviewed under Part 5 of the Act (by type of review and outcome) Decision Decision Total varied upheld Internal review 1 Review by Information Commissioner* Internal review following recommendation under section 93 of Act Review by ADT Total

*Table M: Applications for review under Part 5 of the Act (by type of applicant) Number of applications for review Applications by access applicants Applications by persons to whom information the subject of access application relates 1 (see section 54 of the Act)

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