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Graduation "is part of the journey"
08 May 2007
Media Note: The Master of Health Services Management degree will be awarded to Marlene Mackey (with distinction) and Donna Leafloor at the graduation ceremony which commences at 10.30am on Wednesday 9 May in the CD Blake Auditorium. Media are invited to attend. For interviews, contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU introduces new online environment
08 May 2007
Academics and other professional staff at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are being introduced to the next wave of online change. Associate Professor Marian Tulloch, the Director of the Centre for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CELT), will introduce the new online learning and teaching environment CSU Interact at a series of seminars on CSU’s campuses between 7 May and 16 May. “In early 2008 CSU Interact the new online collaborative scholarly environment will be rolled out across the University for learning and teaching,” Professor Tulloch said. “As part of CSU’s flexible learning strategy it will provide an integrated, enhanced and evolving learning environment for on and off campus students. Because it is a complex and collaborative process, these seminars will provide an opportunity for staff to hear more about the development of CSU Interact, to ask questions, and make suggestions.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Professor Marian Tulloch, or for details about CSU Interact seminars for staff at CSU Campuses in Albury Wednesday 9 May, Wagga Wagga Thursday 10 May, Goulburn Friday 11 May, Dubbo Monday 14 May, and Orange Wednesday 16 May. Print this story First upgraded nurses set to graduate
08 May 2007
 The lack of doctors and dentists in rural areas often overshadows the critical shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs). To overcome this, Charles Sturt University (CSU), the Moira Nursing Education Consortium and the Greater Southern Area Health Services (GSAHS) have collaborated in programs that encourage Enrolled Nurses (ENs) who are based in rural, regional and remote areas to upgrade their skills and become RNs. The program takes residential schools and clinical placements to the ENs, as well as providing them with financial and other support. Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Health Science at CSU, Heather Latham says, “We are confident they will continue to work in their local communities. It is so important to support these nurses”. One of the nurses, Sharyn Maxwell who works at Tumut Hospital, said, “We already live here, work here and want to stay here. It was a wonderful experience. The CSU lecturers were very supportive and approachable. It made such a difference having that peer and financial support, as well as the support from my employers.”
Media Note: The Moira Nursing Education Consortium comprising the hospitals of Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah and Nathalia was the first partnership of this kind with CSU. On Wednesday 9 May, the first cohort of ENs from GSAHS and Moira Nursing Education Consortium will graduate with their Bachelor of Nursing degrees at CSU’s Bathurst Campus. Heather Latham and Sharyn Maxwell are available for interviews. Contact CSU Media. Print this story Student taking horse by the reins
08 May 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) student Jessica Quick is putting bridles to the test this week in a project that compares the relatively new Bitless Bridle™ to the traditional bridle. “I’m interested to see the horses’ response to the different types of bridle to discover which is the most affective,” Jessica says. “I am using horses that are not yet broken-in and haven’t spent much time with a bridle.” A third year student majoring in equine business management, Jessica will test horse responses throughout the “breaking-in” process. “I’m hoping that the results will give me a clear indication of just how affective the new bridles really are. This is the sort of research horse trainers would love to know the answers to but just don’t have time to conduct themselves.” Jessica’s findings will be published on the CSU Rural Management website and in scientific literature.
Media Note: For interviews contact CSU Media. Print this story Tour gives students the step ahead
08 May 2007
 Industry leaders have collaborated with Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Rural Management to give students a hands-on look at how successful livestock businesses are run. More than 20 students attended a three-day study tour to the Riverina as part of the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management degree. “By giving students involvement with leading industry managers we hope to influence young peoples’ attitudes and interest in agriculture,” says tour leader Rod Cox. The tour visited large pastoral company holdings such as ”Jemalong Station” at Forbes, and ”Benerembah Station” at Darlington Point. The students returned to the University with a renewed passion for the industry with one student saying, "When I first heard of the tour I had reservations because I thought I would be out of my depth. However, as the trip progressed I've realised how much I really know and could contribute. This has given me a real boost, and allowing us to mix with leading managers has helped us gain knowledge while supporting what we have already learnt.”
Media Note: For interviews with Rod Cox contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU in Ontario students head Down Under
01 May 2007
 Eight Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario teacher education students arrive in Wagga Wagga and Albury this week to work in local schools. The Canadian students will then continue their antipodean travels before returning to Ontario for their graduations in June. This will be the second visit from Bachelor of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching) students from CSU in Ontario. Last year seven CSU in Ontario students spent time in Australia, where they got up close and personal with some native animals at Dubbo’s Western Plain Zoo and described the countryside as “very rural and very flat. It’s not desert but there’s not much green. It’s brown and dusty.” One student travelling to Australia this week, Ruth Markuc said, “I've always wanted to come to Australia and I think it will be an amazing opportunity to teach there. I would love to meet as many people and animals as possible. I really want to see a koala bear and a kangaroo while I'm there”.
Media Note: The CSU in Ontario students three-week practicum will see them teaching at Ashmont Primary School and Wagga Wagga Public School in Wagga Wagga, and Lavington East Public School and Table Top Public School in Albury. The Murray School of Education at CSU’s Albury-Wodonga Campus will welcome the students on Friday 4 May, and media are invited to attend. Print quality photographs are available. For more information or interviews, contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU in Ontario?s Teacher of Excellence
01 May 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario graduate Elizabeth Wild has been chosen as a First Year Teacher of Excellence for the Calgary Catholic School District in Canada. Elizabeth was in the first group of graduates from CSU’s Bachelor of Primary Education Studies, an elementary program for primary–junior teachers, which is offered by CSU onsite in Burlington, Ontario. Elizabeth teaches grade two at St. Rupert Elementary School in Calgary. She says she “loved” her CSU experience. “It provided me with hands-on, practical knowledge and experience and I was taught very cutting edge and progressive teaching techniques. CSU's program was absolutely fantastic. I really do feel like it is the best program in Ontario to prepare teachers for what the real classroom is going to be like. I think what I learned from CSU was a big part of the reason I was nominated for this award.”
Media Note: For more information, contact CSU Media. Print this story Domestic violence stereotypes
01 May 2007
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher says the Australian public is still clinging to damaging stereotypes in regards to the victims of domestic violence, despite public campaigns such as the Federal Government’s Violence Against Women Australia Says No. Trea Sanson-Fisher will be awarded her doctorate about public perceptions of domestic violence at CSU’s Bathurst graduation on Friday 11 May. She says although her community interviewees was more likely than the judicial system to recommend jailing the perpetrator, the interviewees thought the victim was partly responsible for the domestic violence if she had been drinking. Ms Sanson-Fisher added, “However, when the violence was severe and required a trip to hospital, the sample would ‘let go’ of a lot of stereotypes. It seems society is getting the message about severe domestic violence, but not quite getting the message about a slap or a push.”
Media Note: Trea Sanson-Fisher is available for interview, contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU wine a top drop
01 May 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) Winery has won a Blue-Gold Award at the recent Sydney International Wine Competition for its 2004 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, which was also named in the Top 100 Wines of the Competition. Wine Judge Kym Milne rated the CSU wine, produced from Hilltop grapes at the CSU Wagga Wagga Winery, as having very complex aromas and a very elegant palate. Mr Milne agreed with another judge, Robin Moody, who said the medium bodied dry red was a big wine that went well with food. CSU head winemaker Andrew Drumm said he was particularly pleased with the last comment as this was always one of his aims. CSU Winery’s 2003 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon has already won numerous awards but Mr Drumm believes 2004 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a better wine. He believes the much sought after Blue-Gold Award is testament that CSU students are learning practices that are sought after within the Australian wine industry.
Media Note: CSU Winemaker Andrew Drumm is available for interview. For more information contact CSU Media. Print this story Age shall not weary
01 May 2007
 Proving age is no barrier when it comes to further education, Ian Findlay’s thirst for knowledge has seen him earn his fourth university degree at the age of 81. Mr Findlay graduated from Charles Sturt University (CSU) with a Master of Systems Development from the Faculty of Science and Agriculture on Friday 20 April. Seventy years after starting school, Mr Findlay decided to further his studies through the CSU distance education program after being impressed by CSU’s “fabulous reputation and wonderful library”. He already had a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Engineering and a post graduate diploma in Computing Science. Mr Findlay says, “university studies keep my head together; I like to know things”. At this stage he doesn’t intend beginning a fifth university degree, but says his research will continue. CSU’s oldest graduand is Elizabeth Brown who was 82 when she graduated in June 2003 with a Graduate Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral Studies.
Media Note: For more information contact CSU Media. Print this story International view on rural women?s networks
01 May 2007
 An international perspective on the value of networks for rural women will be presented at a public seminar at Charles Sturt University (CSU) on Thursday 3 May. The University’s Institute for Land, Water and Society will host Professor Carolyn Sachs from Pennsylvania State University in USA, who is an expert in sustainable agriculture, farm women’s networks and the impact of government policy on rural women. The Institute’s Professor Margaret Alston said Professor Sachs will offer an international perspective on the importance of rural women’s networks. “Professor Sachs’ work is internationally recognised,” Professor Alston said. “She comes to us from Rome where she has spent three months working in the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organisation. She will speak on issues that also affect Australian rural women during drought and in a period of great change in the industry.” The free public seminar will start at 4.30pm on Thursday 3 May in Nowik Auditorium, Guinea St, Albury.
Media Note: For interviews with Professors Sachs and Alston, contact CSU Media Print this story Farmers key to serrated tussock control
01 May 2007
 A Charles Sturt University (CSU) research team, funded by Land and Water Australia, believe they know where the key to successful serrated tussock control in native pastures can be found - in the people most affected by this weed, farmers. “A weed of national significance, serrated tussock covers more than one million hectares in NSW alone and impacts on the ability of farmers to make a living,” researcher Dr Aaron Simmons explains. “There are no concrete figures on how much land in the greater Bathurst area is infested but there are infestations around Turondale, Hill End, Rockley and Trunkey Creek.” Some farmers have been able to control this devastating weed whilst others have struggled. Although the CSU research team have interviewed many farmers in the district they are looking for more. Dr Aaron Simmons explains, “We want to interview around 80 people, or 40 sites, for this project and we are halfway there. Any further sites that could be found would be greatly appreciated”.
Media Note: Farmers interested in participating in the research can contact Dr Aaron Simmons on telephone (02) 6365 7630. For interviews with Dr Simmons contact CSU Media. Print this story Grey water reuse project "unique"
01 May 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Bathurst Regional Council (BRC) hope to join forces on a grey water project which “will put Bathurst on the map as a leading water conservation city,” according to CSU research fellow Mr Daryl McGregor. The project will see 200 Bathurst homes fitted with a variety of grey water reuse treatment systems. “In partnership with BRC, CSU will take samples of what goes in the treatment plants and what comes out,” Mr McGregor explained. “We will measure power usage for pumps and how much cleaning and maintenance are required, while the treatment efficiency will be measured by laboratory analysis.” The subsequent recommendations could benefit people around Australia, says BRC’s manager of waste and water authority, Mr David Swan. “In the first instance, we are doing it in Bathurst but there is a wider application as well.”
Media Note: Grey water from laundries and bathing can be reused for watering gardens and flushing toilets. CSU and BRC are seeking funding from the National Water Commission and suppliers of grey water treatment equipment for this project before calling for expressions of interest from Bathurst households. Daryl McGregor is available for interviews, contact CSU Media. Print this story The birth of passion
01 May 2007
 “At what point did people start to talk about sporting defeats as terrible tragedies, and wins as glorious triumphs?” In his seminar The Birth of Passion, Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Dr Michael Gard asks, in modern sport, do highly paid players need to demonstrate their “passion” for sport in ever-more overt ways because, if they didn't, it would be more difficult for us “mere mortals” to overlook the huge sums of money players are paid? “Sport has become a bigger and bigger business. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy. People get swept along with it; suddenly they really do think it is important whether or not Federer wins the French Open, and if he does, you have people dancing in the street. And the players, instead of just shaking their opponent’s hand, are prostrate on the ground. The displays of emotion have changed dramatically over time.”
Media Note: Dr Michael Gard is a senior lecturer in the School of Human Movement Studies (SHMS) and is available for interviews, contact CSU Media. The Birth of Passion is the second of the SHMS Seminar Series and will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 2 May from 3pm in the Roger Cresswell Seminar Room (N1) on CSU Bathurst Campus. Print this story Orange soccer team kicking goals
01 May 2007
 As many universities embrace a closer association with the social aspect of student lives, due to voluntary student unionism introduced last year by the Federal government, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has helped establish the Orange Campus’ first soccer team, who won their debut game last weekend. CSU Rangers, a new team in the local Division One soccer competition, made a bright start to their season with a 1 – 0 win over last season’s semi-finalists, Kinross Wolaroi. Team member and third year Pharmacy student Tim Denham was thrilled with the outcome. “Considering we only had one training session and no trial games, we did pretty well. It’s great to have another sporting option at the Campus and with both Pharmacy and Rural Management students in the team and it’s a good way to meet some new people.”
Media Note: CSU staff member and Rangers coach Scott Andrew is available for interview. For more information contact CSU Media. Print this story Improving speech pathology services to the young
30 Apr 2007
A partnership between Albury-Wodonga’s Cooinda Family Support Group and the speech pathology course in Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Community Health will see 19 families from the Border region receive individual assistance for their children’s speech development needs. The community project will see third year speech pathology students work closely with the families and program supervisor Dr Carl Parsons, who is a senior speech pathologist and patron of the Down’s Syndrome Association of Victoria. Dr Parsons is concerned at the shortage of speech pathologists working in regional Australia. “Families should not feel isolated due to their rural and regional situation,” he said. Dr Parsons will speak with the CSU students between 11am and 12.30pm today, Monday 30 April in Nowik Lecture Room 2 at Charles Sturt University, Guinea St, Albury, followed by participating families at 1pm. During this time, students will meet the families they will work with from May to November 2007.
Media Note: For further information or interviews and photos, contact Cooinda Family Support Group events co-ordinator Vickie Priscina on telephone (02) 6056 4844 or mobile 0428 406 060, or Charles Sturt University’s Dr Ruth Beecham on (02) 6051 6721. Print this story CSU?s senior researcher of international standing
24 Apr 2007
 Charles Sturt University’s Pro Vice Chancellor Research & Graduate Training Professor Paul Burnett has been named an Assessment Panel Chair for the Research Quality Framework by the Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP. Describing the Chairs as “senior researchers of international standing”, Ms Bishop said the Panels will assess research which “delivers real benefits to the whole community”. Professor Burnett says the Panels will consider the quality and impact of university research and that, “The amount of money allocated to universities annually on the basis of the assessments will be about $500 million per year.” He says he was “delighted” by the appointment. “This is a critical exercise for the future of Australian research in universities and how it is funded. I am a strong supporter of rewarding research excellence and demonstrating its significant impact.”
Media Note: Professor Paul Burnett from the CSU Wagga Wagga campus will Chair the Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurological, Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences panel. He is available for interviews, contact CSU Media. Print this story Reward for outstanding academic performance
24 Apr 2007
Top academic performances by Charles Sturt University (CSU) students from CSU’s Albury-Wodonga Campus will be recognised at a CSU Foundation Scholarship ceremony on Thursday 26 April. Seven new Foundation benefactors will also be acknowledged. They include the Bush Children’s Education Foundation, Microsoft Australia, The Co-op Bookshop, WBC Strategic Alliance and the Lions Club of Albury. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, leadership and contribution to the community. Jennifer Potter, who will receive the Rotary Club of Albury-Hume Scholarship, will present a vote of thanks on behalf of scholars. A total of 235 scholarships valued at over $500 000 will be awarded to new and continuing students studying across the University’s five main campuses.
Media Note: The ceremony will start at 7pm on 26 April in the Nowik Auditorium, CSU Albury-Wodonga Campus, Guinea Street, Albury. Contact CSU Media for interviews and pictures with scholarship winners. Print this story CSU midwifery lecturer to speak on behalf of Congolese women
24 Apr 2007
 Dr Elaine Dietsch, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, will give a public talk about violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at a forum on CSU’s Bathurst Campus on Wednesday 2 May. After several trips to Kenya and the DRC in recent years, Dr Dietsch pledged to publicise the plight of Congolese women who are the ongoing victims of rape and mutilation by warring factions and rebel forces in central Africa. Dr Dietsch will explain how Australians can contribute to improving the lives of Congolese women and their babies. A fund-raising ‘Quilt for Congo’ made by fellow CSU School of Nursing and Midwifery lecturer, Debbie Clatworthy, will also be on display. Intending audience members are advised that this presentation - No longer silenced … Congolese women share their stories of survival - is for adults only; strictly no children.
Media Note: Dr Dietsch will present No longer silenced … Congolese women share their stories of survival an adults-only public talk from 6pm-7pm on Wednesday 2 May in lecture room G01 in the Mansfield Building (C02) on the east side of the central quadrangle adjacent to the Library Learning Commons on the Bathurst Campus. Please contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Dr Dietsch. Print this story CSU?s first Doctor of Science
24 Apr 2007
 Dennis Robert Taaffe was awarded Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) first Doctorate of Science at CSU’s Wagga Wagga 2006 graduations on Friday 20 April. Dr Taaffe’s research identified the factors associated with a decline in the neuromuscular system, and ways to prevent frailty and promote independence through improving an individual’s physical reserve. According to Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Ross Chambers, Dr Taaffe’s research has the potential to improve health outcomes and demonstrates CSU’s commitment to conduct strategic and applied research of an international standard. Dr Taaffe was one of almost three hundred graduands awarded degrees and certificates from the CSU Faculty of Education.
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Canadians Marlene Mackey and Donna Leafloor collect their Master of Health Services Management at Charles Sturt University (CSU) Bathurst graduation tomorrow morning (Wednesday 9 May). Marlene and Donna studied via distance education and are travelling across the world from Canada to attend the ceremony. Marlene said it seemed the perfect opportunity to turn the graduation experience into “the trip of a lifetime. This is all part of our journey. Graduating will give us closure and make it seem real. The whole process has offered us great job opportunities”. CSU senior lecturer Jenni Brackenreg said the School of Nursing and Midwifery was “delighted” that Marlene and Donna were making such a huge effort. “Despite the distances, we make very close connections with our Canadian students and Marlene and Donna are excellent examples of that.”