CQUniversity Annual Report - Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Annual Report - Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Annual Report - Central Queensland University
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<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> ANNUAL REPORT 2012<br />
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND<br />
PRESIDENT’S REVIEW<br />
Looking back on 2012 there is no doubt the year has been one of the most successful in<br />
<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’s history. The <strong>University</strong> has invested heavily in new facilities, new programs<br />
and new academic and research talent, and while this has caused the <strong>University</strong> to<br />
delve into its funding reserves, we see these activities as an investment in our future<br />
sustainability. Since embarking on an ambitious renewal plan in 2009, <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> is<br />
well on its way to becoming one of Australia’s strongest regional universities. Based on<br />
the following achievements our future is looking very bright and we are well on track to<br />
becoming a great university by 2020.<br />
DUAL SECTOR APPROVAL<br />
The <strong>Queensland</strong> Government gave fi nal approval for the merger between <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> and <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong> Institute of TAFE<br />
(CQ TAFE), removing one of the last hurdles for the creation of <strong>Queensland</strong>’s fi rst dual sector university. After more than two years of<br />
negotiations, this move sets the stage for <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> to revolutionise the delivery of higher education and vocational education and<br />
training in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong>.<br />
INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE<br />
In the past year <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> has extended the Noosa campus ($2.5m) and opened a refurbished Rockhampton Library ($6.4m) and<br />
Engineering Precinct ($10.7m). A distance education study centre was also opened in Cairns to support the learning needs of our<br />
distance education students in Far North <strong>Queensland</strong>. In 2013, <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> plans to continue this investment by opening further distance<br />
education study centres at our metropolitan campuses and developing a $16m Engineering Precinct in Mackay and an Accident Forensics<br />
Lab in Bundaberg.<br />
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VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT’S REVIEW OF 2012<br />
CQUNIVERSITY HEALTH CLINIC<br />
Stage 1 of the $7m <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> Health Clinic was opened in Rockhampton in August 2012, thanks in large part to funding provided by Health<br />
Workforce Australia. This clinic has the dual aim of providing improved health care outcomes for people in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong>, and skilling up<br />
the region’s future health workforce. Service provision by the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong> Hospital and Health Service team located in the <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong><br />
Health Clinic is estimated to provide health care for up to 160 clients per day along with supporting the clinical placements of up to 200<br />
students annually.<br />
ENGAGEMENT<br />
A number of initiatives have been set in place in relation to <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’s engagement agenda in 2012, including the appointment of a Pro Vice-<br />
Chancellor and BMA Chair (Indigenous Engagement), Professor Bronwyn Fredericks. Professor Fredericks will work closely with <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’s Pro<br />
Vice-Chancellor (Community and Engagement) and our industry partners to implement new programs and oversee existing engagement activities<br />
which aim to improve education outcomes for Indigenous students and engagement with Indigenous communities.<br />
RESEARCH<br />
<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’s signifi cant investment in research is beginning to pay off, with <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> researchers acquiring more than $1.3m in<br />
competitive research grants in 2012 and a total research income of $7.1m. The latest fi ndings based on the Excellence in Research for Australia<br />
(ERA) indicated that <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> has performed at or well above world standard in four areas of research – Nursing, Applied Mathematics,<br />
Agriculture and Land Management and Other Medical and Health Sciences. Our research activity, measured by income and outputs this year, is<br />
growing substantially.<br />
AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST GROWING REGIONAL UNIVERSITY<br />
Due to a number of exciting new program offerings and investment in our national campus footprint <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> is now one of Australia’s fastest<br />
growing regional universities. Strong partnerships with industry have also enabled us to provide students with work integrated learning options,<br />
ensuring they are completely ‘work ready’ when they graduate.