WELCOME TO GRADUATION
February 2019 Port Macquarie
RANKED 214 in the world1
TOP 100 6 subjects ranked in the top 1002
TOP 10
universities in Australia1
RANKED 6TH in Australia for Generic Skills of our graduates4
OVER 90% of our research is ‘at’ or ‘above world standard’3
1 QS World University Rankings 2019 2QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 Excellence in Research Australia 2015 4Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2017 (qilt.com.au)
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CONGRATULATIONS Dear Graduate Congratulations! Today we recognise the important achievement of completing your university degree. Studying for a university degree can be both inspiring and challenging. Today is testament to your focus, commitment and perseverance. As you consider where to next, you can be confident that your time at the University of Newcastle, Port Macquarie has helped to prepare you to be a leader who can make a positive difference and contribution to your community and to our world. Our Port Macquarie graduates carry the University’s reputation for excellence and discovery. The University is ranked independently in the top 1% of universities in the world and we are recognised in Australia with a 5-star rating for outstanding overall student education experience. Additionally, 90 per cent of our research is assessed independently as ‘at or above world standard’. Today, you are joining a talented alumni network, which comprises more than 142,000 graduates across 145 countries. Our alumni share with you a valuable, hard-earned asset: a degree from a world-class university. We encourage you to keep in touch with your University through the alumni network and to share stories of your continued success. Once again, congratulations! Together with your family and friends, we celebrate your achievement. The University of Newcastle community wishes you the very best in your future endeavors. Professor Alex Zelinsky AO Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Newcastle
RECONCILIATION STATEMENT The University of Newcastle declares its commitment to Aboriginal reconciliation: developing a strong community and fostering mutual respect, social justice and a united voice between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians. The University of Newcastle respects and acknowledges the Aboriginal land on which the Australian campuses of the University are located. We acknowledge the Aboriginal nations on whose traditional lands the University has a presence, respecting and acknowledging the traditional peoples and the cultural significance and history of the land. The University is aware of the impact of the alienation and other forms of injustices including the removal of children, the loss of land, the destruction of languages and culture, and the ongoing struggle for social and restorative justice. Through acknowledging and understanding past losses and injustices and through committing to redressing the social and economic challenges and ongoing racism, we will continue to move forward together to a better future. The University recognises that education plays an integral role in providing a foundation and platform for the exercise of self-determination and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through collaboration and the provision of culturally responsive education the University seeks to educate and contribute to the development of a harmonious community.
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The University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have supported the University in ensuring an Aboriginal presence at the University and appropriate and effective levels of consultation and collaboration through the sharing of Aboriginal voices, cultural wisdom and knowledge. These attributes are essential to moving forward to a future of equality and respect in teaching and learning, research, cultural inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and success. The University acknowledges and appreciates the contribution and support by all communities. We will continue to build on existing partnerships and wherever possible forge respectful relationships designed to contribute to the ongoing endeavour of redressing the circumstance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, health, cultures, languages, social justice, employment and empowerment. The University is committed to providing an environment that is free from racism and discrimination, developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access and succeed in higher education. The University embraces the unique and diverse cultures of Aboriginal – the oldest continuing culture in the world – and Torres Strait Island peoples and to ensure the growth of knowledge for all Australians. With respect and collaboration, the University of Newcastle embraces a united approach to equality and inclusiveness for all Australian peoples.
PORT MACQUARIE CAMPUS A BRIEF HISTORY Improved access to tertiary education opportunities, excellent graduate outcomes and meeting the regional workforce needs for skilled health and education professionals, are the key outcomes of the University of Newcastle’s (UON) 15-year presence in Port Macquarie.
In 2019, nearly 300 Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery and Bachelor of Education (Primary) students will study UON programs at the Port Macquarie Campus, with many of these students having articulated through TAFE to continue their higher education at UON.
With the support of TAFE NSW and the Commonwealth government, a multi-sector tertiary campus was established in 2004 enabling UON to deliver world-class programs from Port Macquarie. Through this collaborative approach, education pathways have provided an opportunity to people of all ages and from all backgrounds to pursue university study without having to leave the region.
This week, almost 60 UON undergraduate and postgraduate students, will receive their awards from UON Port Macquarie. The majority of these graduates choose to stay in the region, and as they establish their chosen careers they will make a significant contribution to the future growth and prosperity of the Mid North Coast region.
Since the first cohort of 24 UON Port Macquarie Bachelor of Nursing students began studying from the Port Macquarie Campus in February 2004, more than 300 nurses and 250 primary school teachers have graduated from their programs without leaving the region, with the majority then going on to find work in local hospitals, health facilities and schools. With a recognised need for qualified midwives in the region, in 2012 UON Port Macquarie, with the support of the Mid North Coast Local Health District, increased its program offerings to include the Bachelor of Midwifery program.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF GRADUATION The graduation ceremony is one of great antiquity. Its essential features have been the same since the 12th century when the first universities came into existence. It is necessary constituents are the Chancellor or his or her Deputy, the academic staff, the graduates, and the public.
underneath. The hood was the normal medieval headwear, but it soon acquired a coloured lining. By the 17th century, if not earlier, these colours were strictly controlled so that anyone could identify from the colour of a graduate’s hood, the university and the degree.
The church had a monopoly of education, partly because it was the guardian of true doctrine, and partly because clerics were almost the only people who could read and write. As a result, the only person who could license a teacher was the bishop of a diocese until, under pressure of other business; he deputed the task to his chief secretary or chancellor.
The public is the fourth participant. It has an important function because the whole point of the proceedings is that they should be seen and heard by valid witnesses. The public hears the words of the Dean and the Chancellor and sees the new graduates dressed in their respective gowns or robes.
The second group participating in the ceremony is the academic staff. In the 12th century they would all have been called “masters” or MAs. At that date they were paid no salaries, but hired their own lecture rooms and charged their own fees. But they also formed themselves into a guild or union, which is what universitas originally meant. In the 13th century they won a great victory when they persuaded the Pope to decree that chancellors were obliged to confer degrees on all those nominated by the masters. That is why the masters examine the candidates, why the Dean, acting as their spokesperson, reads out the names of those who are to receive degrees, and why the masters at this ceremony watch to see that the Chancellor or his Deputy does what is required of him.
The foregoing is an adaptation of an address given at a graduation ceremony at the University of Birmingham by Emeritus Professor R H C Davis and reprinted in his book ‘From Alfred the Great to Stephen’ (Hambledon Press, 1991), pp. 307-309. It is reproduced with kind permission of the author’s widow.
Thirdly the graduates. The word “degree” comes from the Latin gradus, which means “a step”. When students are admitted to a bachelor degree they move one step up towards the mastership. When they are admitted to a master’s degree they climb another step and come up on a level with the masters, who then receive them into their guild or universitas.
TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STOLE
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ABORIGINAL STOLE The red, yellow and black stoles are worn by Aboriginal students and staff during graduation and relate to the colours of the Aboriginal flag. The colours of the Aboriginal flag represent the land (red), the sun (yellow) and the people (black).
The green, blue and black stoles are worn by Torres Strait Islander students during graduation and relate to the colours of the Torres Strait Island flag. The colours of the Torres Strait Island flag represent the land (green), the sea (blue) and the people (black). The University of Newcastle is a national leader in the attraction and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The wearing of the stoles celebrates culture and identity in a significant ceremony that also celebrates success.
THE GRADUATION CEREMONY THE MACE
WITH DISTINCTION
The Mace is the symbol of formal authority. The Mace used today belongs to the University of Newcastle and was designed by gold and silversmith, Gerald Benney. It is made of Australian walnut and silver and its head represents an open book – the traditional symbol of learning. The Mace was a gift from the University of New South Wales to commemorate the establishment of the University of Newcastle as an autonomous institution on 1 January 1965. It is always borne ahead of the Chancellor in the academic procession during formal ceremonies such as today’s presentation of academic awards.
A bachelors or masters degree is conferred with distinction in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above in the degree, out of a maximum of 7.0.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FANFARE The Fanfare is played at all ceremonial functions to herald the entry and departure of the Chancellor and other members of the Council. It was composed by Professor Robert Constable and first performed in 1994.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL
COMBINED DEGREE A combined degree is one where a student studies for two separate degrees at the same time. It is possible for the student to complete the degree requirements for one degree ahead of the other. The student receives a testamur for each degree. Places for combined degrees are very competitive and offered to the highest performing students who apply.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE During graduation ceremonies, students, graduates and staff from the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music entertain and demonstrate their skills and passion for music.
The award of a University Medal is an honour made only when there is a candidate of sufficient merit. To be considered for this award, a graduate must have a consistent record of exceptional academic achievement at all levels of their degree program, and qualify with the highest level of that degree.
HONOURS The award of Honours is given to students who complete an additional year of study after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Some bachelor’s degrees, such as Engineering or Education, have Honours embedded in the four year degree program. Honours generally consists of part coursework and part research requiring submission of a thesis. Honours can be awarded as Class I, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Class III.
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TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019 1PM CEREMONY ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony. The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party. The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Miss Jamie Razon and Mr Terence Koo. The Acknowledgement of Country will be delivered by Associate Professor Kathleen Butler. The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, will declare the proceedings open. Higher Degree by Research awards will be presented by Laureate Professor John Aitken. Degree recipients from the Faculty of Health and Medicine will be presented by Laureate Professor John Aitken. The Musical Interlude will be performed by Miss Jamie Razon and Mr Terence Koo. Degree recipients from the Faculties of Business and Law, Education and Arts and Engineering and Built Environment will be presented by Professor John Fischetti. Award recipients from the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre will be presented by Professor John Fischetti. The Chancellor will invite Mr Glen Towle to speak on behalf of the graduates. The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded. The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage. The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the Theatre.
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Donovan Paul Jones Thesis Title: Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of Fathers through a Mindfulness Intervention during their Transitions in Parenthood: A Pilot Study
POSTGRADUATE MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING WITH DISTINCTION Alana Pauline Blake Deane Neil Yarnold MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Michael Anthony Easton
UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY WITH DISTINCTION Erica Ilse Bell Rebekah Joy Ingram BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY April Joy Collins Alyssa Hay Courtney Haydon Maddie Sarah Hoysted Ebony Jennings Felicity Jane Lavers Princess Arlene Lavilla Linda Marie Olson Annette Beverley Stace BACHELOR OF NURSING WITH DISTINCTION Catherine Elaine Blythe Sienna Rose Buckley Rachel Maree Green Holly Elizabeth Joyce Krystal Jade Karbowiak Kimberley Anne Lovelock
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Emma Alice McLeod Glen Andrew Towle Saige Tahira Ward BACHELOR OF NURSING Aaron Jayden Aafjes Kylie Jane Bevan Edith June Burns Tiffanie Coles Belinda Copp Casey Dwyer Emily Rachel Erdelyi Sharni Faulkner Jennifer Maree Finn Kristy Elizabeth Ford Emily Mary-Anne Fraser Danya Gobius Alexander John Gunter Claire Hilton Tracey Louise Hooper Tahlliah Anne Johnson Tahli Keller Jordeah Koeppen Trisha Mae Priestly Keiralee Robson Kirsty Scott Kate Nalena Jane Simpson Catherine Louise Smith Ashlee Elizabeth Sweetnam Breeanna Leigh Taylor Jessica Jeanelle Walker Amy Elizabeth Whitehouse Mitchell Williams Paige Ashlee Wills Jacqueline Elizabeth Wilson Kathryn Leonie Zasso BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH THERAPY WITH DISTINCTION Vanessa Leanne Van Nieuwkerk ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN HEALTH Serena Jane Mastrosavas ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF INTEGRATED CARE IN AGEING Mark Anthony Coleman
FACULTY OF SCIENCE HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FOOD SCIENCE Hebah Muhsien Sabiah Al Ubeed Thesis Title: Effect of Hydrogen Sulphide on the Postharvest Metabolism of the Green Leafy Vegetable, Pak Choy (Brassica Rapa Subsp. Chinensis)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND ARTS POSTGRADUATE MASTER OF EDUCATION Jack Steven Wilson MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES WITH DISTINCTION Victoria Hudson
Danielle Tabone Kimberley Joy Tout Simon Matthew Weller Roan Paul Whiteman
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Meghan Hale
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (BUILDING) (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS II DIVISION 1 Adam Dean Fellas BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY William Richard Haigh
MASTER OF THEOLOGY Margaret Therese Bertalli Sharon de Dassel
UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES CENTRE
Thomas Albert Hinds
OPEN FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS I
Christine Ann Algie Sherryn Nicole Cook
Lily Barrow BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) (HONOURS) Kayla Edwards Michael Finlayson Brice Louis Hayward Alahna Maree McDonald Kaihlee Patterson Grace Catherine Rochford Katrina Louise Roohan Georgia Louise Rose Skye Rebecca Sherlock Graduation – February 2019 | 7
THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
AS AT 10 JANUARY 2019
OFFICIAL MEMBERS CHANCELLOR
Mr Paul Jeans BE(UNSW), FRSN, FIEAust, FAICD
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO BMathSc(Hons), Hon DSc, PhD(UOW), GradDip(AICD), FTSE, FIEEE, Hon FIEAust, FAICD
PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC SENATE
Professor Mark Jones BSc(Hons), PhD(CNAA, UK), FIMechE, CEng, FIEAust, CPEng
MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newcastle), Hon FIEAust, MAICD Mr Robert Kennedy BEc(ANU), FCPA
EXTERNAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BY COUNCIL DEPUTY CHANCELLOR
Ms Dianne Allen BCom(Newcastle), FCA, GAICD, AMICDA Mr John Bowers BCom(Hons1), MCom(Newcastle), AM(Harvard), CFA Mr Doug Dean AM BCom(Newcastle), FCPA, FAIM, FAICD
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Ms Jann Gardner BA/LLB(Sydney), MBA(Newcastle), GAICD Ms Michelle McPherson BBus(Accounting)(UTS), CA, GAICD Ms Julie Phillips BPharm, DHP, MSc(Sydney), MBA(Macquarie)
MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF Dr Roslyn Larkin BBus(Hons), PhD(Newcastle) Associate Professor Brendan Boyle BBus(DkIT, Ireland), MBS(UCD, Ireland), PhD(Sydney)
MEMBER ELECTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Dr Kylie Twyford AssocDipBus(Valuation)(SIT), BBus(Newcastle), BEd(Hons) (Adult Education), PhD(UTS)
MEMBER ELECTED BY THE STUDENTS Miss Madeline Temple
SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY AS AT 10 JANUARY 2019
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO BMathSc(Hons), Hon DSc, PhD(UOW), GradDip(AICD), FTSE, FIEEE, Hon FIEAust, FAICD
SENIOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) Professor Kevin Hall BSc(Hons), MSc(Queen’s), PhD(UNSW), FRSN
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC) Professor Darrell Evans BSc(CNAA), PhD(Aberdeen), FRSB, FRMS, FHEA, FAS
INTERIM PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION AND ARTS)
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (BUSINESS AND LAW) Professor Tony Travaglione BBus(Curtin), MIR, PhD(UWA)
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT) Professor Brett Ninness BEng, MEng, PhD(Newcastle), FIeee, FIEAust, FRSN, CPENG
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (HEALTH AND MEDICINE) Laureate Professor R John Aitken ScD, PhD(Cambridge), FRSB, FRSE, FRSN, FAA, FAHMS
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (SCIENCE)
Professor Lee Smith B Sc(Hons)(Leicester), PhD(Warwick), FRSB
Professor John Fischetti BA, MEd, EdD
DEAN, UON CENTRAL COAST
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (GLOBAL RESEARCH)
Dr Brok Glenn BSc(Hons), PhD(London)
Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley AC
MBBS(Hons), MD(NSW), PhD(Sydney), MMedSci(Clin Epi) (Newcastle) FAHMS, FRACP, FAFPHM, FRCP(London)
INTERIM DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (INTERNATIONAL AND ADVANCEMENT)
DEAN, UON SYDNEY Professor Ann Brewer BA(Macquarie), MComs(Hons), PhD(UNSW)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mr Dary Milani BA(Hons)(Liverpool)
Mr Nat McGregor BCom(Newcastle), MBA(Deakin), DipFinancial Services(ANZIF), GAICD, CPA, ANZIF Fellow
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (LEARNING AND TEACHING) ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Professor Elizabeth Burd BEd(Hons)(CNAA), MSc, DPhil(York), PhD(Dunelm), FHEA, SMIEEE
Mr Paul Dunn BCom(Newcastle), FCPA
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) Professor Deborah Hodgson BA(Hons), PhD(Macquarie), FRSN, AHPRA
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