VICTORIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATION PROGRAM DECEMBER 2016 #vualumni #vicunigrads #vu100 vu.edu.au VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Conferring of Degrees and Granting of Diplomas and Certificates 13 – 16 December 2016 Flemington Racecourse, Grandstand Epsom Road, Melbourne Table of Contents Welcome from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor and President 4 Victoria University 6 University Senior Executives 7 Academic Dress 9 Welcome to the Alumni Community 10 Graduates Victoria Polytechnic 11 College of Arts 12 College of Business 15 College of Education 24 College of Engineering and Science 29 College of Health and Biomedicine 31 College of Law and Justice 32 College of Sport and Exercise Science 34 VU College 35 Doctorates 39 2 GRADUATION 2016 Our Values ACCESS Victoria University is an accessible and friendly University to students and staff from diverse countries and cultures, socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as to our industry, government and community partners. EXCELLENCE Victoria University is committed to excellence in education, research and knowledge exchange. RESPECT The staff and students of Victoria University demonstrate respect for others from diverse countries and cultures, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, and for the natural environment. 3 VICTORIA UNIVERSITY A Message f rom the Chancellor As Chancellor of Victoria University (VU) I take pride in seeing first-hand the success of our students, the real world impact of our researchers and the contribution we make to the community. I am constantly impressed by our many achievements and the outstanding qualities of both our students and staff. However, I can honestly say that nothing gives me more pleasure than presiding at our Graduation Ceremonies. I believe that these ceremonies truly reflect the special nature of our University. Each one is a celebration of an individual student’s achievement, an acknowledgement of their determination and will to succeed. It is also the occasion when family and friends can be justifiably proud and they can also be thanked for their support. Our ceremonies are warm and spontaneous and they highlight the rich and genuine diversity of our University. As with all things at VU we have our own way of doing things and those outside the VU community who attend our ceremonies never fail to comment on what an uplifting experience it is. So do enjoy your Graduation Day. Reflect on all that you have accomplished so far and on the many experiences still to come. Take a moment to think about what your time at VU has meant to you. Give some thought to staying connected through our extensive Alumni network because you are now a VU alumni. You are now a member of our community and, as with all our students you will always be important to us. Congratulations. Mr George Pappas AO Chancellor 4 GRADUATION 2016 A Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Welcome, and my heartfelt congratulations to all graduands at this important ceremony. As the Vice-Chancellor and President of Victoria University, I am honoured to celebrate your achievements with you in 2016. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to your family and friends who are sharing this special day with you. Today marks the day you can proudly hold your diploma or degree in your hand, and know that your hard work and persistence has earned you this wonderful accomplishment. I ask that you take the skills and knowledge you have gained here at Victoria University and use them as the first vital step in your lifelong learning journey. As the University of Opportunity and Success, we aspire to deliver a learning and teaching experience that empowers a diversity of students to grow their capabilities and transform their lives for the better. Your award is an opportunity for you to make a real impact in the world; locally, nationally and globally. This year has been a year like no other at Victoria University – we have celebrated a ‘Centenary of Opportunity’, it has been 100 years since our predecessor institution, Footscray Technical School first welcomed students. It is also our 25th anniversary as a University. These milestones have caused us to both celebrate and to reflect upon the past 100 years. It is also a wonderful time to look forward to our next 100 years. Victoria University has had a transformational impact on thousands of students, from diverse educational, social and cultural backgrounds for 100 years. As graduates of Victoria University, you have now become a part of this proud and growing history. I join the Chancellor in encouraging you to remain connected to the University as part of our ever growing Alumni community and I look forward to hearing more from you as you embrace your chance to join them as valued ambassadors of our institution. Let it be known that you are now a graduate of Victoria University – defined by a commitment to excellence in everything you do. Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone and I hope that you will be inspired to find success on your own terms. Professor Peter Dawkins Vice-Chancellor and President 5 VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Victoria University A CENTENARY OF OPPORTUNITY Congratulations! You’ve made it. You have succeeded in your studies and we are delighted to send you into the world – or welcome you back for further study. You are now part of the history of Victoria University. Today’s Victoria University is a direct Our students are from all over the world. descendant of Footscray Technical School, More than 9,000 international students which first opened its doors to students from almost 100 countries are studying in February 1916. The school, with the with us. support of the local community, took We have 10 campuses – three in up the challenge to offer educational Melbourne’s CBD, six spread across opportunities to the diverse population of Melbourne’s western region, and a small Melbourne’s West. We remain committed Sydney campus that offers courses to to that goal and we are now one of the international students. longest-standing providers of education in Victoria. The University encompasses: The School adopted the image of the • seven colleges Door of Opportunity as a means of • six research institutes expressing to the entire community the school’s purpose and reason for existence. • six major research centres In 2016 Victoria University remains • Victoria Polytechnic, VU’s TAFE division committed to that spirit and tradition. As the University of Opportunity and • VU College – responsible for Success, we play a role in helping students overseeing VU’s extensive transnational from diverse backgrounds to find true education programs, and success, and in the process we strive to be • The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre within a distinctive University of the 21st century. the College of Law and Justice. We have grown into one of Australia’s biggest and best universities, with over 42,800 enrolled students and just over 2000 staff. And in September 2016 Victoria University was ranked in the prestigious Times Higher Education World Rankings in the Top 400 universities in the world, placing us in the top 2% globally. 6 GRADUATION 2016 AT VU, FAMILY IS EVERYTHING Our Centenary is a special milestone and we have celebrated in 1916–1958 FOOTSCRAY TECHNICAL a manner that brings the whole family together. We are a young SCHOOL institution but we have a long, rich history. Where do you fit on the VU family tree? 1958–1968 FOOTSCRAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1960–1975 MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING 1968–1991 FOOTSCRAY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1965–1976 1975–1984 1979–1982 1973–1982 SCHOOL OF PAINTING MELBOURNE TECHNICAL NEWPORT TECHNICAL FOOTSCRAY TECHNICAL DECORATING AND SIGN CRAFTS COLLEGE OF HAIRDRESSING COLLEGE (A DIVISION OF F.I.T.) COLLEGE (A DIVISION OF F.I.T.) 1976–1993 1984–1993 1982–1991 1982–1991 MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF FLAGSTAFF COLLEGE NEWPORT COLLEGE OF TAFE FOOTSCRAY COLLEGE DECORATION* OF TAFE OF TAFE *Note: Only part of the College merged with Western Metropolitan College of TAFE (Painting, 1991 1987–1991 Decorating and Signwriting Programs). GELLIBRAND COLLEGE WESTERN INSTITUTE OF TAFE 1991–1995 WESTERN METROPOLITAN MERGED 1993 COLLEGE OF TAFE 1992–2005 VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 1996–1998 WESTERN MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TAFE MERGED 1998 2005–PRESENT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY SENIOR EXECUTIVES CHANCELLOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR VICE–PRESIDENT: VOCATIONAL AND PROVOST EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND Mr George Pappas AO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VICTORIA BEcon(Hons)Monash, Professor Kerri-Lee Krause POLYTECHNIC MBAHarvard BEdAvondale, MAEd, Mr Grant Dreher PhDMacquarie MEdRMIT, GCertVU, GCertCSU VICE–CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT VICE–PRESIDENT: ENGAGEMENT, Professor Peter Dawkins MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT: PEOPLE AND CULTURE BSc(Hons)Lough, MScLon, Mr Steve Berridge Mr Shaun Eltham PhDLough, FASSA, FIPAA, BA(Hons)York, PgCertYork, BComGriffith FACEL(Hon) PgDipCIM VICE PRESIDENT: FINANCE, AND CHIEF DEPUTY CHANCELLOR FINANCIAL OFFICER VICE-PRESIDENT: STUDENTS, Associate Professor INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL Mr Ian Ford TECHNOLOGIES Rufus Black BFinAdminUNE, CPA, MBAUNE Professor Richard Constantine BA, LLB(Hons)Melb, MPhil, VICE-PRESIDENT: PLANNING, REGISTRAR DPhilOxon PDMMelb, MBAMonash AND UNIVERSITY SECRETARY Ms Teresa Tjia BSci(Hons), MSc, UWA 7 VICTORIA UNIVERSITY The University Mace – an Established Tradition Our Graduation Ceremonies begin with the entrance of the University mace, signifying the authority of the Chancellor. Carried by the Mace Bearer, the mace symbolises learning, scholarship and our rich