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Dubbo education graduates in demand
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Early childhood education graduates from Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo are enjoying very high employment rates, with more than 90 per cent securing employment. The new Head of the School of Teacher Education in Bathurst and Dubbo, Professor Tara Brabazon, attributes the success of these Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) students, who graduated at the end of 2012, to a carefully targeted curriculum. “Employability and achievement do not come out of the air,” she said. “They are the result of an excellent curriculum that is carefully integrated into its context. “I am so proud of and thrilled for our Dubbo Bachelor of Education graduates. To have the overwhelming majority in full-time work is a remarkable accomplishment. “Dubbo can be proud of these graduates. The School of Teacher Education is proud of these graduates. The future of regional education is in safe hands.”
On the path to wellbeing
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will hold Wellness and Wellbeing Expos at its five main campuses, starting in Bathurst on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 February, to promote happier, healthier, more satisfied and more productive employees who are also resilient in an ever-changing workplace. Mr David Tallentire, CSU manager of occupational health and safety, said, “Charles Sturt University recognises and values the importance of staff wellness and wellbeing, and aims to adopt a holistic approach to the treatment of workplace health and safety. The University appreciates that personal problems can adversely affect employees’ work performance, work satisfaction, health, and feelings of wellbeing. We’re running Wellness and Wellbeing Expos to provide information to staff on the many health and wellbeing services available to them at Charles Sturt University and in our local communities, and to participate in workshops.” The Wellness and Wellbeing Expos will be held at CSU in Bathurst on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 February; at CSU in Orange on Thursday 7 February; at CSU in Dubbo on Friday 8 February; at CSU in Wagga Wagga on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 February; and at CSU in Albury-Wodonga on Thursday 14 February.
Wellness and Wellbeing Expo in Bathurst
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University (CSU), Professor Andrew Vann, was one of the first to attend the Wellness and Wellbeing Expo for staff which commenced at CSU in Bathurst today, Tuesday 5, and continues on Wednesday 6 February. The series of expos will be stage at the five main CSU campuses, and aims to promote happier, healthier, more satisfied and more productive employees who are also resilient in an ever-changing workplace. Mr David Tallentire, CSU manager of occupational health and safety, said, “Charles Sturt University is running Wellness and Wellbeing Expos to provide information to staff on the many health and wellbeing services available to them at the University and in our local communities, and to participate in workshops.” Among the sessions, CSU psychology lecturer Dr Stephanie Quinton from the School of Psychology discussed eating disorders, and staff from the School of Human Movement Studies offered hi-tech balance testing. Other services represented include Relationships Australia, Men’s Sheds Australia, financial planning, and a range of counselling, health, fitness and wellbeing interests.
Study support team visits city and outback
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Charles Sturt University (CSU) Regional and Remote Learning Support Team will visit Homebush in Sydney as well as Broken Hill in far west NSW next week to assist distance education students in person. CSU manager of Regional and Remote Support, Mr James Brann, said “The University’s outreach program is free for current Charles Sturt University distance education students, and is designed to assist them to be more successful in their studies. We hold both group and one-to-one sessions with students to provide advice and guidance about online learning, effective reading skills, note taking, time management, and assignment writing.” Learning support advisers will be at Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush on Monday 18 February for individual sessions from 1.30pm to 3pm, and for a group session from 5.30pm to 7pm. To book a place at the Homebush session students are asked to please email Mr James Brann on jbrann@csu.edu.au. On Tuesday 19 February at the Western Insitute of TAFE in Broken Hill individual sessions are from 10.30am to 12pm, then again from 1.30pm to 3pm, with a group session from 5.30pm to 7pm. To book a place at a session in Broken Hill please email Ms Diane Middleton on dmiddleton@csu.edu.au or Ms Sharon Patterson on spatterson@csu.edu.au .
HSC chemistry days at CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
About 200 Year 12 chemistry students and their teachers from Riverina high schools will join Charles Sturt University (CSU) scientists in Wagga Wagga in a series of laboratory activities and information sessions over four days from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 February. The HSC Chemistry Days are organised by staff within the chemistry discipline in the University’s Faculty of Science as part of its promotion of science in the wider community. One of the highlights will be four activities in a daily ‘Magic Show’ hosted by academics from the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences in the new National Life Sciences Hub from approximately 1.30pm to 2.45pm.
Official opening of CSU Cellar Door
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University (CSU), Professor Andrew Vann, will officially open the new Cellar Door at CSU in Wagga Wagga on Valentine’s Day, Thursday 14 February. Located in a new building overlooking CSU’s commercial winery and vineyard, the Cellar Door opened for business late last year in its expanded location near the University’s School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences and the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre. In addition to the official opening from 3pm, guests will have an opportunity to taste newly released CSU wines, including the 2009 Cellar Reserve Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay and the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. Read more about the new venue on CSU News here. The Cellar Door is located in building 413, near car park 11 in McKeown Drive, CSU in Wagga Wagga and is open from 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm on weekends. To place a wine order, telephone 02 6933 2435 or send an email.
Indigenous sports star wins academic prize
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
An Indigenous sports star and Year 12 student at Bowraville Central School on the NSW North Coast has achieved a rare academic feat – he has not missed a single day of school since commencing kindergarten. Mr Anthony Walker has many trophies for numerous sports such as athletics and rugby league, but his 100 per cent attendance highlights his family’s commitment to education. Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Indigenous Student Services manager, Mr Ray Eldridge, said the achievement signals a bright future for Anthony and his family. “We encourage Indigenous students to continue to see school and study as positive opportunities for future professional careers in our communities,” Mr Eldridge said. He joined CSU’s Mid North Coast Indigenous Student Support Officer, Ms Helene Jones, at an assembly at Bowraville Central School on 11 February to present Mr Walker with a $200 gift voucher and a certificate for his efforts. Mr Walker said he would like to go to university and study sports science or become a physical education teacher.
Learning from the classrooms of Finland
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Finland’s on-going success in international education rankings is the envy of many countries but the education system in the small Nordic country steers away from standardised tests and long school hours. Educational reforms dating back to the 1970s have built up “a culture of responsibility and trust within an education system that values teachers’ wisdom in judging how to promote a good life for the students”, says Finnish academic, Associate Professor Hannu Heikkinen. A senior researcher at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research, and a visiting academic at CSU’s Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education (RIPPLE) where he is an adjunct assistant professor, Associate Professor Heikkinen is visiting Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Australia from Friday 1 to Tuesday 19 February. “Unlike countries such as Korea and China, who match our success in international tests, Finland’s school hours for teachers and pupils are among the smallest in the world and school autonomy is still quite high. Finns have encouraged creativity and freedom for schools and teachers. The Finnish example shows that education is not about competing but more about taking care of others,” Associate Professor Heikkinen said.
Cold feet needed for research
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher is investigating a reliable method of improving blood flow to cold feet, a symptom of poor blood supply, which will also help treat foot ulcers and pains. PhD student Ms Sylvia McAra is testing a medication, glyceryl trinitrate, which has been used for 150 years to treat the heart disease angina. “It causes blood vessels to widen and allow more blood to reach the area where patches containing small doses of the medication are applied,” she said. Ms McAra is now seeking more participants from the Border region for her study, which requires 120 people for six months. “We already have 100 people, so we just need 20 or so more. Early results are promising and suggest this is a useful treatment in many cases. We need people who complain of cold feet in winter for the study, including diabetes sufferers. Each participant will have a review of medical history and provision of information to their doctor, and blood circulation is checked during each visit,” Ms McAra said. Participants will need to attend CSU’s new Community Engagement and Wellness Centre (CEW) once each month for six months starting in February. To find out more about the study or to book a visit, contact Lyn at the CEW on (02) 6051 9299.
National IT award for CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A national information technology service award will be presented to the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Division of Information Technology (DIT) in Bathurst on Thursday 14 February. CSU has been ranked number one in the tertiary education sector (Australia/New Zealand) for IT service quality for staff in 2012. The award will be presented to Mr Brian Roberson, director of Customer Service Management, and Ms Vicki Brown, manager of Customer Service Management in the DIT. Ms Bronwyn Fletcher, the executive director of Systems Thinking, the company working for the Council of Australian Universities Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) conducting these annual surveys, will make the presentation at 12 noon Thursday 14 February at The Rafters Bar (in building C4) at CSU in Bathurst.