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Award for CSU academic
Tuesday, 4 Mar 2014
A passion for improving learning through the use
of technology is what motivates Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic,
Associate Professor of Education Barney Dalgarno, who's been recognised with a
national award. Professor Dalgarno is Associate Dean of Curriculum, Learning
and Teaching with CSU's Faculty
of Education in Wagga Wagga, and has been made a Fellow of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning
in Tertiary Education (ascilite). The
prestigious award recognises his contribution over the past 17 years in
research, practice and leadership in technology and learning in higher
education, and puts him in the company of some of the world leaders in
technology and learning. "There's often a tendency for people to jump on
the band-wagon when it comes to new technology," said Professor Dalgarno. "But
it's important think about the way people learn and to consider
if this new technology will allow them to do that in a different way." Professor Dalgarno was awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from the
Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) in 2007 and 2011. Read more on
CSU News
here.
A new look for CSU in Bathurst
Tuesday, 4 Mar 2014
The Division of Facilities
Management (DFM) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has completed four
revitilisation projects on the campus in Bathurst in preparation for the start
of the 2014 academic year. Mr Peter Scott, DFM campus service manager in
Bathurst, said, "The projects help to build a better campus environment for
staff, students and visitors. Major renovations totalling about $5 million were
carried out on The Towers and John Oxley Village student residences where more
than 500 rooms were refurbished. New and returning students were greeted by colourful
exteriors which add vibrancy, and extensive interior improvements, including
new carpets throughout, new room wardrobes and bathrooms. A new roundabout and
road works improved the main entrance into the University and highlight the new
multi-million dollar Community Engagement and Wellness Centre and health
precinct. Signage across campus has been updated, and exterior building numbers
are now displayed as numeral-only signs. The re-numbering brings Bathurst
campus in line with the wider University's building numbers, to create a
unified approach." Other projects in 2014 include branding changes to food and
beverage outlets, enhancements to outdoor learning and social spaces, and major
renovations to the student media centre.
Counting on maths in the early years
Tuesday, 4 Mar 2014What is numeracy, how is it different to mathematics, and how is numeracy related to community and education? These questions will be addressed by one of Australia's leading experts in numeracy education, Professor Bob Perry, from CSU's School of Education, in a presentation on Monday 10 March. Professor Perry will explore the latest research on numeracy in teaching, including his own work on the Border. Professor Perry has worked in teacher education in Australia and overseas for over 40 years. His research interests include powerful mathematical ideas in pre-school education and the first year of school, researching with children, and building community capacity. With his partner, Professor Sue Dockett, both lead international research projects on transition to school, including in Border-based indigenous communities. The 'Knowledge Now' lecture will be start at 1pm on Monday 10 March in room 202, building 751, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
Book launch puts rural lifestyles under microscope
Tuesday, 4 Mar 2014As Australian urban areas rapidly become overcrowded, marketing campaigns use images of relaxed lifestyles and bucolic pastures to sell dreams of country bliss to fatigued urbanites. But is rural living as idyllic as it seems? A group of Charles Sturt University (CSU) experts, led by Dr Angela Ragusa from CSU's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, have investigated the 'rural realities' of country life in Australia in a book titled Rural Lifestyles, Community Well-being and Social Change: Lessons from Country Australia for Global Citizens. "Rural Lifestyles presents readers with evidence of the key issues facing rural communities and individuals, and insights into rural amenities, geography, identity, culture, health and governance which impact wellbeing and lifestyle satisfaction," Dr Ragusa said. The book investigates the realities and opportunities offered in regional Australia, particularly regarding ageing, disability, service delivery and social isolation. See more here. CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann will officially launch the book titled Rural Lifestyles at 10.30am on Friday 7 March, at the Common Crust in the Learning Commons, CSU in Wagga Wagga.
Mental health textbook launch at CSU
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
A new mental health
textbook for nursing and health professionals will be officially launched at
Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Friday 28 February. Mental
Health – A person-centred approach, is
co-authored by Ms Denise McGarry, lecturer in mental health at the CSU School of Nursing, Midwifery
and Indigenous Health in Bathurst, and Nicholas Procter, Helen Hamer,
Rhonda Wilson, and Terry Froggatt. Ms McGarry said, "The book examines the
determinants of mental health, and the impact of mental illness on Aboriginal
Australians, Maori, migrants and refugees, and the homeless. It also explores
how mental illness relates to substance abuse, sexuality and gender, nutrition
and behaviour, as well as the affect on children, young people, older people,
and those living in rural and regional areas." Mental Health – A person-centred approach is published by Cambridge
University Press, and will be launched at 5pm Friday 28 February at the
Foundation Room 1, the Centre for Professional Development (building 1285) at
CSU in Bathurst. The guest speaker at the launch will be Professor Louise
O'Brien, the Professor of Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of
Newcastle, and Adjunct Professor at CSU, UNSW, and UWS.
Orientation Week at CSU in Albury
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014More than 450 students will continue their introduction to higher education and study with Orientation Week at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga this week. Head of Campus, Professor Julia Coyle, said, "O Week blends serious and social activities to introduce the students from around Australia and overseas to their new lives of study and education. The undergraduate courses in greatest demand in 2014 were early childhood and primary education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, nursing, and physiotherapy." Money raised at this year's O Week social activities will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis (NSW and ACT). Nearly 2 400 new students were welcomed to all CSU campuses during O Week which started on Monday 24 February.
CSU MyDay highlights exercise and sport sciences courses
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will host a MyDay on Friday 28 February for high school students interested in studying exercise and sport sciences courses. CSU prospective student adviser Ms Fran Dwyer said, "We expect about 55 students from 14 high schools to attend this courses information day for the CSU School of Human Movement Studies in Bathurst. This is a wonderful opportunity for senior high school students get practical information and experience a discipline they might be interested to study and pursue a career in. Students will be involved in hands-on activities conducted in state of the art facilities at the University, while learning about career opportunities." The participating schools include: Bathurst High School, Cowra High, Hennessy Catholic College (Young), Leeton High School, Lithgow High School, Mudgee High School, Narromine High School, Oberon High School, Orange High School, Parkes High School, Picton High School, St John's College (Dubbo), St Stanislaus College (Bathurst), and Henry Lawson High School (Grenfell).
O Week welcomes new students to CSU
Monday, 24 Feb 2014Charles Sturt University (CSU) will welcome new students when O Week 2014 kicks off on Monday 24 February with the theme of 'Rode-O Week'. Orientation began with a commencement ceremony from 10am to 11am on Monday 24 February in the University's Joyes Hall where the new students and their families will be welcomed by the Head of Campus, Ms Miriam Dayhew. This will be followed by Market Day where a range of stallholders will have information available for the new students. The number of new undergraduate students due to start studying on campus at CSU in Wagga Wagga is projected to be 750 with popular programs including agricultural, animal and veterinary sciences, medical radiation science, and nursing. During the week there will be academic information sessions, and campus tours by some of the 40 O Week Leaders. The social program includes a back-to-school dress up trivia night from 7.30pm on Monday 24 February, a Wild, Wild West theme night complete with a mechanical bull from 7.30pm on Tuesday 25 February, and a school carnival themed pool party from 5pm on Thursday 27 February. Money raised during O Week will be donated by the CSU students to Cystic Fibrosis NSW. A full O Week program at CSU can be found here.
Orientation next week for new CSU students
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2014Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will welcome approximately 820 new students when the 2014 Orientation Week activities begin on Monday 24 February. Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, said, "This is such an exciting time for the new students, and their families – the students are looking forward to a new stage in their lives, and their families invariably share in the excitement. We aim to settle those living on-campus into their accommodation over the weekend, and give their parents and supporters the chance to see the campus and the accommodation – they even have a meal to sample the catering. Orientation Week is specifically designed to help students transition to the different expectations of higher education study and the freedoms of university life. Head of the School of Teacher Education, Professor Tara Brabazon, will use the academic address to stress to them the importance of making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead," Mr Sharp said. This year's social activities during O Week will raise money for Cystic Fibrosis (NSW and ACT). Classes for Session 1 of the new academic year start on Monday 3 March.
Diabetes - are you at risk?
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2014A senior medical researcher at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will outline recent research on diabetes in regional Australia in a public lecture on Tuesday 25 February. Dr Herbert Jelinek says diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with 3.3 million Australians due to develop Type 2 diabetes by 2031. Dr Jelinek has coordinated diabetes and cardiovascular health screening research at CSU for over ten years, investigating the detection and treatment of diabetes and its complications with the people of Albury-Wodonga. Dr Jelinek,a biomedical science academic with CSU's School of Community Health in Albury-Wodonga, will address the public screening for diabetes complications including conditions affecting eye, heart, kidney, blood flow, and mental function. He will present his research findings to date, detailing the risk factors for the disease and the complications of diabetes research. The public lecture will commence at 5.30 pm in the CD Blake Lecture Theatre, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.