CQUniversity Annual Report - Central Queensland University

CQUniversity ANNUAL REPORT 2012
FROM THE CHANCELLOR
As Chancellor of CQUniversity, I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2012 for CQUniversity.
CQUniversity is governed by the Council of Central Queensland University which has
shown exceptional commitment to the University throughout 2012. I sincerely thank
Council members for giving their valuable free time and expertise in progressing the
University’s 10-year Renewal Plan towards becoming a ‘great’ university.
Outstanding progress was made in 2012 towards CQUniversity fulfi lling its strategic
goal of becoming a research-focused university. The University outcomes for the 2012
Australian Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) demonstrated CQUniversity’s high level of expertise and accomplishment across
a range of fields. CQUniversity achieved three 2-digit fi elds of research greater than or equal to World Standard, and four 4-digit fi elds
of research greater than or equal to World Standard. In the Australian Higher Education Supplement CQUniversity was identifi ed as
one of the most substantial shifts between ERA 2010 and ERA 2012, being ranked 21st amongst Australian research institutions. These
outcomes highlighted what CQUniversity already knew, but they have served to reinforce the successes CQUniversity is having in its
research resurgence.
The University’s investment in infrastructure on campuses across its Australian footprint has seen new buildings and major refurbishments
being finalised throughout the year. The outstanding results of these projects are a testament to the dedication and commitment of
University staff in pursuing fi rst-class facilities for CQUniversity students, staff and the community. The University has been able to fund
these improvements whilst dealing with the downturn in international student numbers.
CQUniversity’s program renewal has seen considerable new course offerings being expanded into new areas such as Physiotherapy, Podiatry
and Sonography. These offerings meet the unique skills needs of each of the communities CQUniversity serves.
CQUniversity’s Art Collection has grown to become a signifi cant cultural resource, encompassing more than 500 works by Australian artists
from the colonial period to the present, as well as holdings of Indigenous artworks and artefacts from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Canada.
In October this year, the University had the pleasure of accepting Richard Dunlop’s donation of his painting Iron Ore 2 – a major artwork in his
characteristic lyrical style, presenting a shimmering vision of the Australian outback
I congratulate and thank members of Council and CQUniversity staff for their commitment and dedication in being part of CQUniversity’s
journey in becoming a ‘great’ university and look forward to CQUniversity’s continuing achievement in engagement, quality student
experiences, being an inclusive university, being a leading distance education provider, being a research-focused university, a national
university and a university that gives back.
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FROM THE CHANCELLOR
RC Fritschy
Chancellor