Annual Report 2013 Vision Contents Our vision is to be one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. Chancellor’s Report ................................................................................ 1 Vice Chancellor’s Review ..................................................................... 2 Mission Letter of Compliance ............................................................................4 The mission of Griffith University is to engage in outstanding Organisational Structure ..................................................................... 5 scholarship that makes a major contribution to society and to produce groundbreaking research. Students will be provided with Governance ................................................................................................. 6 an excellent education and the capacity to use knowledge gained Research ........................................................................................................ 8 to exercise influence and make meaningful lifelong contributions to their communities. Learning and Teaching and the Student Experience .......... 14 Other Governance Reports ............................................................. 22 Statement of values Financial Summary ............................................................................... 25 and commitments Financial Statements ........................................................................... 27 In pursuit of our vision and mission, the University is committed to: Appendix: Indicators and Targets ................................................ 92 • Rigorous standards of scholarships Glossary .................................................................................................. 100 • Positively influencing our communities through our teaching, Campus Locations ....................................................Inside back cover research and scholarly activities • Recognising our location in the Asia-Pacific and deepening our engagement with the region • Bringing disciplines together to address the key issues of our time • Promoting the respect of individual rights and ethical standards The following sections will be reported separately online (not within this report): • Participatory decision making and problem solving • Consultancies • Contributing to a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society • Overseas Travel • Recognising and valuing diversity Please access at griffith.edu.au/annual-report or on the Queensland Government Open Data • Recognising the unique place of First Peoples in Australian history website at qld.gov.au/data and culture, and enabling their continued contribution to the nation. Griffith University is committed to providing accessible services to people from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance to understand the annual report, you can contact the Office of Marketing and Communications on +61 7 3735 7818 to arrange an interpreter to effectively communicate the report to you. 4 | Griffith University Annual Report 2011 Chancellor’s Report This Annual Report reflects management education, the Griffith Business School’s Master of upon the University’s Business Administration program won the Learning and Teaching progress towards category in the 2013 Green Gown Awards Australasia. achievement of the Griffith The University’s acclaimed quarterly journal Griffith REVIEW 2020 agenda—to further celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Since 2003, the develop our position as a Griffith REVIEW has won major literary awards and has done much university of influence. to influence and inspire its readership. Continuing with this tradition In recent years, the demand- of excellence, two of Griffith REVIEW’s contributors were awarded driven system has widened prestigious Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism in 2013. and increased participation The University again performed very well in the Endeavour in higher education, enabling Scholarships and Fellowships Awards. Five Prime Minister’s Australia all capable students to gain a Asia Outgoing Undergraduate Scholarships were awarded to Griffith University qualification. The students, and one postgraduate scholarship was also awarded to a importance of a University Griffith student. education to an individual Ms Leneen Forde, AC is undeniable—it leads In keeping with the Griffith 2020 strategy, the University continues Chancellor to better employment to raise its profile in the Asia–Pacific region. This year the University outcomes, greater financial hosted the 5th Australia–China Futures Dialogues. The Dialogues stability and good living standards. Well-educated citizens also enrich encourage open discussion between Australia and China on society in many important ways, leading not only to greater prosperity contemporary policy challenges in Asia. The partnership between and growth but also to greater equality and respect for diversity. Peking University and Griffith University is supported by Griffith supports its students in achieving their goals and aspirations the Queensland Government. by placing them at the centre of the University’s educational activities. The provision of an excellent learning experience ensures academic In other international engagement highlights, the Griffith Asia success for our students, and fosters the development of tomorrow’s Institute hosted the inaugural Australia–Indonesia Dialogue generation of influencers and leaders. at the Nathan campus, Griffith PhD students organised the annual International Student Research Forum, the Queensland The GUMURRII Student Support Unit is a wonderful example of the Conservatorium hosted the Encounters: India festival and the University’s student-centred approach. GUMURRII has provided University hosted the 2013 Australia University Games. exceptional support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for the past 27 years and has a strong national reputation for facilitating 2013 has proved to be another exceptional year. I extend my sincere the access, participation, and success of First Peoples in higher congratulations to the staff and students on their achievements. education. This year, GUMURRII won a prestigious national award for Their hard work, talent and commitment underpin the University’s Programs that Enhance Learning in the widening participation category endeavours and enable realisation of its goals and aspirations. of the Australian Awards for University Teaching. I look forward to another rewarding year in 2014. The Griffith 2020 agenda also focuses on improving the University’s research performance. The University’s performance on international rankings has continued to be impressive. Griffith now appears in the top 400 in three major world rankings: the CWTS Leiden Rankings, the QS World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Ms Leneen Forde, AC Universities (ARWU). In relation to the ARWU, Griffith remains one Chancellor of only two universities in South-East Queensland in the 301–400 band on this prestigious ranking. This year, Law and Legal Studies at Griffith was ranked in the world’s top 50 on the QS World University Subject Rankings, while Education and Politics and International Studies were ranked in the top 100. Five other Griffith subjects were ranked in the top 200. The University achieved strong outcomes in this year’s Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. The University was awarded six ARC Future Fellowships, 17 ARC Discovery Project grants, four ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards and one ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities grant valued at $2 million— one of the largest single year awards for this scheme. This year, three of the University’s professoriate were elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the Social Sciences, and one of their number was also awarded an Australian Research Council Australian Laureate Fellowship—a tremendous achievement. Significant highlights in Learning and Teaching include the award of two Office for Learning and Teaching National Teaching Fellowships to Griffith staff, while six of our talented and dedicated staff were awarded Office for Learning and Teaching citations. And, in recognition of its commitment to the principles for responsible Griffith University Annual Report 2013 | 1 Vice Chancellor’s Review Strategic » Maintain a culture of research quality and performance, well supported by infrastructure and resources. Developments » Maintain the University’s core commitments to innovation, bringing This was the first year of disciplines together and undertaking socially relevant research that implementation of the provides demonstrable community benefit. University’s new Strategic The University’s Strategic Plan highlights a commitment to enhancing Plan 2013–2017. our engagement with the Asia–Pacific region. During 2013, the Griffith University has University adopted the document ‘Griffith University in the Asian committed to five key goals: Century’, which outlines key strategies to consolidate Griffith’s reputation as one of Australia’s most Asia-engaged universities. » To provide an excellent The document identifies a number of indicators against which we will educational experience to monitor and track progress. attract and retain students, who, regardless At its August meeting, the University Council adopted the following of their background, goals