CQUniversity Annual Report - Central Queensland University

CQUniversity ANNUAL REPORT 2012
OUR CAMPUSES AND DIVISIONS
CQUNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
CQUNIVERSITY APPLETON INSTITUTE
CQUniversity Appleton Institute is a multidisciplinary research hub
and distance education study centre in Adelaide, South Australia,
established in January 2012. The Institute is overseen by fatigue
and human factors expert Professor Drew Dawson and consists of
a varied 30-person team with excellence in research, teaching and
community engagement across a range of scientifi c areas including
sleep and biological rhythms, applied psychology, occupational health
and safety, human factors, risk management and cultural anthropology.
Starting in 2013, the CQUniversity Appleton Institute will be involved
in providing several CQUniversity courses as a new distance education
study centre. The courses include a Master and Graduate Diploma
of Rail Safety Management, Graduate Certifi cate in Fatigue Risk
Management, and the supervision of honours and PhD students in
Psychology and General Science.
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OUR ORGANISATION AND STRUCTURE
CQUNIVERSITY BRISBANE
Over the past 12 months, there has been further diversification of
students represented on the CQUniversity Brisbane campus as Term 1,
2012 saw the successful introduction of undergraduate Commonwealth
supported places on metropolitan campuses. Given minimal lead
time for Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) listing and
promotional activities, 94 domestic students have already enrolled at
the campus in our undergraduate programs, which has offset the much
publicised downturn in international student enrolments.
CQUniversity Brisbane’s convenient CBD location, modern facilities
and quality supportive learning environment continue to attract
both domestic and international students alike. With the recent
establishment of our distance education study centre, we are also
committed to supporting and assisting our distance education students
in South East Queensland, including hosting of residential sessions and
orientation programs for this student cohort.
CQUniversity Brisbane will continue to increase student enrolments
into 2013 with good initial interest in all programs, but particularly in
the Bachelor of Medical Sonography / Graduate Diploma of Medical
Sonography to be introduced in Brisbane from Term 1, 2013.
CQUNIVERSITY BUNDABERG
There has been signifi cant growth at CQUniversity Bundaberg in 2012,
as a result of the introduction of new programs in Accident Forensics,
the full Psychology degree and the Food and Agricultural Science
major of the Applied Science degree. Also during the year signifi cant
planning has occurred for the introduction of the Engineering degree
and programs in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to commence
in 2013. Record numbers of students in higher degrees were registered
in 2012, and the research quantum continues to grow on the campus.
During the year the University signed an agreement with the Australian
Flight Academy which will bring signifi cant numbers of international
students to Bundaberg. This will give a strong impetus to our Aviation
program to complement Accident Forensics.
Construction started on the Autism Early Intervention Outcomes
Unit (AEIOU) Foundation facility on campus with the fi rst enrolments
scheduled for 2013.
Katie Clarke shows off the moves that made her a karate world champion.
She hopes to continue with her theatre degree once she's had the chance
to explore opportunities to become a martial arts film star, actor or stunt
performer.
In March 2012, the Bundaberg Regional Council declared Bundaberg
to be Queensland’s fi rst “University City”. This was linked to the
University signing an accord with the Council. The Accord expressed
both organisations’ intention to work more closely together to meet
the needs of our community. As an initial tangible expression of this
Accord, the Council has offered three scholarships for Bundaberg
students commencing with the new Engineering program in 2013.
In 2012, CQUniversity Bundaberg became the fi rst individual campus
member of Engagement Australia. This is in line with the University’s
engagement imperative and recognises the commitment of staff to be
better practitioners in the engagement arena.
CQUNIVERSITY CAIRNS DISTANCE
EDUCATION STUDY CENTRE
CQUniversity’s Cairns distance education study centre opened in
August 2012. The fi rst of its kind for the University, the centre provides
the region’s 350 current CQUniversity distance students with access
to a range of facilities and services including computers, printers and
internet along with the opportunity to form study groups, use meeting
rooms, and access video conferencing facilities and face-to-face
support. In addition, prospective students can attend information
sessions, access assistance with enrolment and obtain guidance for
their studies from the supportive staff and student ambassadors on
hand. During the fi rst four months of operation the centre welcomed
over 500 current and prospective students. The centre extended its
operating hours to Saturdays to meet the increasing student demand.