, The University of Newcastle ISSN 1032-2272 Number 14, April, 1990 Registration NBG9467 () C) o LU 1=LU N <C (!J 2 o !;l: c...> o > 2 o c...> (!J 2 !;l: a::: o a... a::: o c...> 2 CONTENTS University Heralds • John Hunter Hospital 6 The University 25th Anniversary • Conservatorium 8 First Professor • of Social Work 13 Twenty-five years is not long in the life of a university, but it is long Convocation News 16 • enough to see degrees awarded to graduates who were not born when it opened its doors for the first time. It is a time for refl~ction on goals and achievements. The University of Newcastle was created by the energy and enthusiasm of ) the people of the region, to fulfil their need for higher education of the best academic standards. Strong links with On Page 10. the community have enabled the ) The t'ni),/,I'sitv's University to explore and to pioneer exciting new approaches to learning, {!J::'cilitll.( collection and to co-operate with local industry in of ml ",of'l( research and development. In this way it has contributed to the life of the region inmanyfields. Therecentarnalgamation has brought together several branches of higher education, thus increasing the student population to over 10,000 and enhancing the opportunities for higher Justice Elizabeth Evatt education across a broad field. What of the next 25 years? As it A new opportunity for innovation ) On Page 20 .. approaches and enters the 21 st Century, will come in 1992 with the establishment ' the University will build upon its of a full professional law degree. This community links and follow its well­ development will create new established themes of excellence and opportunities for innovation in teaching equity. High standards of academic and research, and will enable the ) excellence cannot be achieved without University to make a practical and policies to ensure that everyone has a effective contribution to the needs ofthe full opportunity to develop his or her region for legal services. For example, potential. Imagination and willingness it can emphasise those branches of law Cover: to innovate, essential characteristics of which are vital to the community, and A banksia flowering the true academic spirit, will ensure that explore new approaches to dealing with in the grounds of excellence and equity go hand in hand. dispute resolution. the University at Shortland. The University of Newcastle has Excellence, equity and service to already taken a significant lead in the community will be the hallmark of developing equity programs the University in its next 25 years. (postdoctoral fellowships, Aboriginal medicine program). Undoubtedly these Editor: John Armstrong have contributed to excellence in Information and Public Relations Unit standards by individuals and by the whole University. By continuing and extending programs of this kind, the University Design and layout of Cover Justice Elizabeth Evatt and colour spreads: will strive to give as many as possible Marie-T. Wisniowski the opportunity for higher education. Chancellor Design and layout of Text pages: Medical Communication Unit Colour photography: Bruce Turnbull Medical Communication Unit UNINEWS A New University The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor: Pro that enters the 1990s is a new Professor Keith Vice·Chancellor Morgan is the Chief university, blending the proud (Dean of Executive Officer Students): traditions and reputations for and is responsible to Professor Ken Dutton the University excellence ofthree institutions into is responsible for Council for academic administration of a major university to serve the whole and administrative community. student support policies and services management of the The University of the 1990s (accommodation. University. Professor careers, chaplaincy. counselling, health, Morgan provides academic leadership for provides students with access to a welfare, sport and recreation). Professor the University and represents its interests range of courses which few Dutton also acts as an 'ombudsman' in to public and private authorities and the relation to student grievances. o institutions can matchforacademic community. quality aud diversity. ,--==:--., Deputy Pro The formal amalgamation on Vice·Chancellor Vice·Chancellor (Development): November 1 last year of the (Academic): Dr Les Eastcott is University, the lnstitute of Professor Michael o Hu~ter responsible for Higher EducatIOn, and the Carter is responsible University for co-ordinating the developments. such Newcastle Branch of the State academic Conservatorium of Music, created as the new Central developments of the Coast campus at an institution ofstrength, relevance University and Ourimbah and and purpose. encouraging supervises the recently established excellence in teaching. scholarship and International Students Office. Dr Eastcott research. Professor Carter is also This special edition of is Director of Affinnative Action· and has a Uninews is the first public responsible for academic staff major role in development of educational appointments, library and computer technology for on-campus and off-campus presentotion of that amalgamated services. teaching and research. o university, in the context of both Deputy the University's25 year history, and The new University has four administrative o Vice·Chancellor the reputotion and services of aU divisions and a Building and Grounds Unit, (Administration): reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor three institutions. Mr Lance Hennessy (Administration). is responsible for The new University operates management of the University Secretary, Mr Phil Alexander, U through nine schools: central administration is responsible for the University Council, of the University. Academic Senate and major committees of • Administration & Technology including secretariat the University; support for Dean of Research, services,soudent research policies and for preparation of • Economics & lnformation administration and admissions, financial Annual Report. services and budgeting, general services Sciences Academic Registrar, Mr John Todd, is and buildings and grounds. Mr Hennessy responsible for Student Administration, has delegated responsibility for general including student admission and liaison with • Education staff matters including appoinbnents and prospective students. postgraduate industrial relations. • Engineering & Architecture scholarships and awards and student equity policies and programmes. • Health Deputy Vice·Chancellor Bursar, Mr Murray Falconer, is responsible • Humanities (Planning): for financial services, financial policies and Dr Douglas Huxley is programmes. including budgets. • Science & Mathematics responsible for co­ \". ~;,;;;;. Registrar (University Services), MrDon '.'t.1fT" ... ordinating strategic Foster, is responsible for University services • Visual & Performing Arts and operational including security, cleaning, property and .. ~. planning. including for staffmg services. including Occupational site development and Heallh and Safety. major new developments. Dr Huxley is also Buildings and Grounds Unit Manager, responsible for the provision of planning Mr Maurie Edmonds, is responsible for infonnation to the executive. the university capital works, repairs and maintenance and community and external agencies. grounds. April 1990. Page UNINEWS I University History University to be Published Celebrates Silver Anniversary In 1990, The University of Newcastle celebrates its 25th anniversary as an autonomous institution. A program of events to celebrate the occasion is planned: • Publication of the first comprehensive history of the University (see story on this page). • A series of concerts, organised by the Faculty of Music (formerly Newcastle Branch of the NSW I) Conservatorium of Music). Rhonda Geale and Don Wright make preparations for the research part of the production of • A public lecture series, by the history of the University. eminent people. The history of the University, on which categorisation into eras - such as the • An exhibition of works from the Associate Professor Don Wright, of the Auchmuty era and the George era - is University's Art Collection. Department of History ,has been working avoided'. • A b.anquet to mark the launching since 1986, is almost ready for the 'My perception of the University, of the Art Collection Catalogue. publisher, with the final draft of seven after researching a vast amount of chapters completed. • Announcement of the date of historical material. is of an institution commencement of work on the The history, called Looking Back, which has become a whole university erectionofnewstudiosfor2NUR • is expected to be released this year, the and not a combination of several (the project has been mainly University's silver anniversary. departments', he said. funded by a very successful public It covers the years from 1849- The author said he is primarily appeal). when Bishop Tyrrell suggested that some concerned with the many-sided • Production by radio station 2NUR ~. type of post-tertiary education be University. Although he notes prominent of a special series of broadcasts WI introduced in the Hunter - to 1989. personalities and characters, the book is on the history of the University. not a string of mini-biographies. He is The main part of the book deals The Vice-Chancellor, Professor aiming to pick up important aspects, with: Keith Morgan, said that 1990 was not such as students, administrators and only the 25th anniversary of the old • Newcastle University College and sport, which are