46REVIEW OF OUR ACTIVITIESENGAGED SERVICE-LEARNING (STUDENT)‘Clinical Handover at the Bedside – Rehab Unit’ – Ms Patricia Callow.This project identifi ed gaps in the current clinical handover processand carried out a quality activity to improve processes. The intent ofthis program was to minimise preventable harm to patients that can becaused by communication breakdown between health care providersthroughout the health care setting.‘<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’s Nepal Nursing and Midwifery Experience 2011’ –Ms Sherrie Lee and 17 Nursing/Midwifery students.In November 2011, second- and third-year Nursing and Midwiferystudents and lecturers travelled to Nepal, fundraising to provide itscommunities with money, health/nursing equipment, clothing and toys.The aim of the overseas project was to enhance cultural competence,communication skills and make a difference to the lives of the lessfortunate. Students also had the opportunity to work with Nepali doctorsand nurses, assessing and helping to treat diseases and infections.VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOROUTSTANDING RESEARCHERSThese awards recognise outstanding researchers who have made asignificant contribution to enhancing and supporting research activitiesat <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>, and is intended to reward the achievement of researchoutcomes by researchers and to recognise the important role researchleadership plays in the research culture at <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>.EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH$5000 per winner, certifi cate and trophy.Professor Brenda Happell – Institute for Health and SocialScience Research.Brenda has a strong record of accomplishment in research in thearea of mental health nursing and is recognised nationally andinternationally for her contribution to the fi eld. Her areas of specifi cinterest include the physical health of people experiencing mentalillness; consumer participation in mental health services; and mentalhealth nursing education.MID-CAREER RESEARCH$5000 per winner, certifi cate and trophy.Dr Surya Bhattarai – Institute for Resource Industries andSustainability/Centre for Plant and Water Science.Research and development of irrigated agriculture is becoming morerelevant under the scenario of global climate change in Australia andoverseas. Surya, with his multidisciplinary team, is working activelyin this highly challenging and rewarding research field, which isextremely relevant to Australian agriculture in general and <strong>Central</strong><strong>Queensland</strong> agriculture in particular, as this region plays a significantrole in agriculture production, marketing and generation of employmentopportunities.EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH$5000 per winner, certifi cate and trophy.Dr Alison Jones – Institute for Resource Industries andSustainability/Centre for Environmental Management.Alison’s research contributes to assisting reef management includingpredictions of reef resilience, identifying the conservation value ofreefs and predicting the adaptive capacity of reef-building corals.Her research is focused on the southern Great Barrier Reef. Alison’smission is to grow marine research capacity in the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong>region and to have <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> recognised as a leading researchinstitution in reef regeneration by strengthening links with nationaland international research partners and industry to provide real-lifesolutions to the threats facing the reef.VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS FOREXCELLENCE TO PROFESSIONAL STAFF(EXCEL) AWARDSThe following professional staff received the Vice-Chancellor’s ExcelAward in recognition of outstanding contributions to the <strong>University</strong>.$2500 development grant, citation and certifi cate.Mr Reg Budarick, Groundsperson, Facilities ManagementDirectorate.Reg is a professional staff member who embodies the values of<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>. As a groundsman responsible for the buildings andgardens surrounding Building 65 at the Rockhampton campus, Regmaintains a professional attitude and continually strives to deliver tothe best of his abilities. He is friendly, works well either on his own orwithin the team and is well known and liked by all who work with him.Reg takes great pride in maintaining this area to a very high standard.Mr Ray Kearney, Technical Services Manager, School ofEngineering and Technology.For 18 months, Ray put his heart and soul into the engineeringrefurbishment project for Buildings 28 and 29 at <strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong>’sRockhampton campus to ensure that the best outcomes would beachieved for the <strong>University</strong>, its students and staff.Ray was integral to the success of the refurbishing project and wasinvolved in almost every facet of the project, giving his attention toeven the minutest detail. The project required an awareness of theneeds of students, academic staff, technical staff and the professionalcommunity. Ray’s exceptional ability to work co-operatively with allof these groups made him essential to the success of the project.Ray consistently demonstrates excellence both at the strategic andoperational level through hard work and dedication, coupled with adepth of knowledge and initiative to take the School of Engineeringand Technology forward.
<strong>CQ<strong>University</strong></strong> ANNUAL REPORT 2012EXCEL COMMENDATION AWARDSCertificate and memento.Ms Robyn Bailey, Coordinator International Student Support,Academic Registrar DirectorateMr Graeme Boyle, Manager Projects, Infrastructure andLogistics, Higher Education DivisionMiss Christine Hanley, Manager Population Research Lab,Research Office/Institute for Health and Social ScienceResearchMs Yvonne Holbeck, Research/Administration Officer, Institutefor Health and Social Science ResearchMiss Keri Wilson, Facilities Support Supervisor, FacilitiesManagement DirectorateMs Therese O’Donnell, Executive Assistant, Academic LearningServices UnitMs Michele Palu, Student Counsellor and Disability Officer(Bundaberg), Academic Registrar DirectorateMs Mary McLeod, Academic Registrar DirectorateTHE NOOSA ADMINISTRATION TEAM:Mrs Denise Beckinsale, Administration Officer, School ofEducation and the ArtsMrs Tanya Burgess, Administration Officer, School of Nursingand MidwiferyMs Jacqui Duggan, Administration Officer (Placements andSchool Support), School of Education and the ArtsMrs Jan Tarling, Administration Officer (Placements and SchoolSupport), School of Education and the ArtsMs Robyn Tobin, School of Human, Health and Social SciencesSTAFF SERVICE AWARDSThe Vice-Chancellor and President presented service certifi catesand badges to the following staff who completed 35, 25, 15 and10 years of service:35 YEARS SERVICEMs Kathy RammMr Ron Wallis25 YEARS SERVICEMr Peter CherryMs Jane ClealMr Raymond KearneyDr Jo-Anne LuckMs Leslie MolloyMr David Murray15 YEARS SERVICEDr William John AspdenMrs Jennifer BarnesMs Reegan BickeyMs Libbie BlanchardMr James CallanMs Jillianne CampbellMr Stephen ChadwickMr Ian CraneAssociate Professor YehoahGyasi-AgyeiMs Maureen HillMrs Faith JonesMs Tracey KennedyMs Dianne LancasterMrs Dalyce McKayDr Teresa MooreMs Lois PinkneyAssociate Professor PeterReaburnMrs Bridgette SaplosMr Dennis SimonMs Leesa TarlingtonDr Judith WakeDr Monir Zaman10 YEARS SERVICEMrs Nadine AdamsDr Angelina AmbrosettiMs Jennifer BanksMr Geoff BlackMrs Tracy BuchananMs Karen ChapmanMs Kelly CorryMrs Priscilla CrightonMrs Denise DavidsonMiss Kendell DaviesMiss Melissa DobbsDr Mitch DuncanMrs Louise EdwardsMs Lyn EllertonMrs Susan FergusonMs Lynette Forbes-SmithMs Deanna GardnerMr Nathan GreenDr Ashley HolmesMr Kenneth HowahMrs Carol KeongMr Mark KerleyMr Pete LawrenceMs Jan lewisDr Dujuan LiDr Michael Minmei LiMrs Leesa LynchMs Jo MillerMs Bridgette MullerMr Viv MurphyMs Heather NancarrowMrs Sam PatersonMr Steve PriceAssociate ProfessorMohammad RasulMrs Jennifer SharpMr Aaron SlaterMr Jay SomasundaramMs Jennifer TaylorMr Daniel TegheMs Julianne WeekersMs Jenny WeiseDr Kevin Wormington47REVIEW OF OUR ACTIVITIES