Untitled - Annual Report 2004 - The University of Western Australia
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Chancellor’s IntroductionIT IS my pleasure to present the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> for <strong>2004</strong>, a yearcharacterised by continuing development aimed atensuring our <strong>University</strong> can successfully face newchallenges brought about by both internal andexternal pressures.Notable among the external pressures in <strong>2004</strong> was the Federal Government’s higher education reform agenda.Senate engaged with the <strong>University</strong> and wider communities throughout the year as it considered a range <strong>of</strong> optionsrelated to these reforms. For example, robust and wide-ranging debate preceded Senate’s decisions on studentcontributions and undergraduate fee-paying options—a tradition which ensures that all issues are canvassed andheard. Senate’s decisions reinforced the commitment to academic merit as the key to study at this <strong>University</strong> and tohigh quality educational outcomes.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> also continued to embrace internal challenges, with academic and administrative structureswhich have the flexibility to accept the opportunities <strong>of</strong> change. It is a tribute to the commitment and dedication <strong>of</strong>staff—both academic and general, at all levels—that the <strong>University</strong> continues to build on its outstanding record <strong>of</strong>performance at international standards <strong>of</strong> excellence.I also take this opportunity to thank the members <strong>of</strong> the Senate for their commitment to the <strong>University</strong> andtheir hard work during <strong>2004</strong>. Senators remain vitally involved in the general direction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> as well ascontinuing the process (begun some time ago) which is aimed at ensuring the Senate’s own activities involvestandards <strong>of</strong> best practice for corporate governance.In February <strong>2004</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> was pleased to welcome Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alan Robson as the new Vice-Chancellor following the retirement <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Deryck Schreuder at the end <strong>of</strong> his six-year term. Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRobson was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and brings a wealth <strong>of</strong> experience to theVice-Chancellorship. Together with his new Executive team, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robson is well placed to take the<strong>University</strong> forward in an environment <strong>of</strong> continuing change.Dr Ken Michael AM CitWA,Chancellorpage 3
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