New research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) aims to understand what motivates volunteers and how organisations can help to keep them actively engaged. Ms Emily Webster, a business honours student in the CSU School of Management and Marketing in Bathurst, said, "Volunteering makes a significant contribution to the social and economic development of society through the provision of a number of services that assist the wellbeing of individuals and groups. My project aims to examine the relationship between volunteer motivations and their job design, to create a deeper understanding of what encourages volunteers to stay with local community groups, and to help provide practical recommendations for organisations. The Bathurst Unit of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has been extremely helpful with the pilot study for the project and assisting to prepare for mass survey distribution." Ms Webster's motivation for this research project was triggered by her activities as a volunteer while studying her undergraduate degree. The volunteer retention project started on Thursday 5 February at Bathurst SES headquarters. Seven SES volunteers and employees discussed the influence of job design on their willingness to volunteer and stay with organisations.

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The 1948 classic film The Snake Pit will be screened at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Tuesday 13 October as part of Mental Health Month. Hosted by the University's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, the movie is based on the semi-autobiographic novel by Mary Jane Ward. It is about a woman who finds herself in an insane asylum and cannot recall how she got there. Adjunct CSU Professor for Mental Health Nursing Louise O'Brien and Ms Tania Naven from the Hearing Voices Network will be special guests at the screening. They will be part of an expert panel discussion after the movie. Snake Pit will be screened from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Ponton Theatre at CSU in Bathurst. Entry is a gold coin donation for Daffodil Cottage in Bathurst.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann will be taking part in a panel discussion on regional and rural issues next week, at an event with the Shadow Treasurer.Hosted by Labor candidate for Calare Dr Jess Jennings, the event will be a panel presentation by the Hon. Chris Bowen, Shadow Treasurer and Federal Member for McMahon, who will be joined by Professor Vann. Analysis of this critical election budget will be followed by Q&A from the public.The event will cover a range of issues affecting CSU, its communities, and rural and regional Australia more broadly. The event is open to the public and attendance is free.Professor Vann said, "I look forward to the chance to have a public discussion with a key political figure about some of the vital issues that are affecting not only Charles Sturt University but also our regional communities."In an election context, this is a wonderful opportunity to address policy areas that often get overlooked in the rough and tumble of campaigns."In particular I will be interested to hear from the Shadow Treasurer on the issue of doctor shortages in rural NSW and whether the Labor party would be willing to support our proposal for the Murray Darling Medical School," he said.

Representatives of Charles Sturt University (CSU) will present a cheque for funds raised by the 2016 CSU Amazing Race to a charity in Bathurst on Monday 12 September.The proceeds of the annual CSU Amazing Race event are donated to a different local charity each year. In 2016, the Riding for the Disabled Association is the beneficiary of $5 400 raised by the second event staged at CSU in Bathurst on Wednesday 30 March.Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Associate Professor Chika Anyanwu, said, "The Amazing Race is an integral part of our social responsibility and our community engagement as a university campus. By mobilising our staff and students to raise funds for important community projects that focus on the less privileged and vulnerable members of our community we help them attain their goals by supporting some of their sustainable projects. It gives me great pleasure to see these children have the facility and opportunity to participate in what they love doing — riding. I thank all the staff and students who participated in the 2016 Amazing Race, and congratulate the winning teams."The CSU team that raised the most ($1 360) was 'Out of the Grange', comprised of Sharon Sandry, Catherine Gordon, Natalie Nixon, Olivia Wyborn, and Alyce Tree.The team that won the physical competition on the day was 'Librarians from Another Planet', consisting of Annette Goodwin, Andrew Press, and Karthik Babu.Professor Anyanwu acknowledged the role of former Head of Campus Professor Jo-Anne Reid who hosted last year's event and was central to the organisation of the 2016 Amazing Race.The CSU donation will be presented at 3.30pm Monday 12 September at Riding for the Disabled in Bathurst, Research Station Drive, behind Carenne School, Browning Street, Bathurst.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) is offering agribusinesses in the Central West an opportunity to do business better and smarter when it comes to Australia's free trade agreements (FTAs) with China, Japan and Korea.CSU's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies is holding an education and training workshop in Bathurst on Monday 31 October, 2016.CSU Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Vocational Programs, Mr Brent Juratowitch said the Bathurst seminar follows successful workshops across regional Australia including in Wagga Wagga."The program concentrates on market opportunities, provides technical training on the regulatory requirements to enter each market and advises companies on how to best to manage their supply chains; so that maximum value is retained by producers," Mr Juratowitch said."We examine a range of topics including market selection, market trends, product classification, tariffs and duties, valuation, regulatory impediments, supply chain management and how to participate in Authorised Economic Operator schemes. This kind of information is vital for businesses wanting to operate in this environment."The workshop is part of a six week program that also includes online business forums, mentoring and tailored advice. Once enrolled a participant can access an online platform containing FTA fact sheets, business guides and other materials. This enables them to review this material in their own time and can contact presenters with specific questions relating to their business.The one-day program is subsidised by the Australian Government and supported by the Export Council of Australia. The full cost to participants is $100 which includes all the materials, workshop, business advice and mentoring. Enrol online in the FTA program at http://customscentre.com/north-asia-fta-agribusiness-workshops/

A group of 21 Charles Sturt University (CSU) MBA students has received a first hand account of the European business environment through a joint program with the University of Applied Sciences, Berne , in . Through a combination of classes taught by academics and business practitioners, as well as visits to world leading organisations in and , the subject Doing Business in Europe offers MBA students at the University the opportunity to experience the challenges and practicalities of conducting business in Europe. The two-week trip to in August included visits to the headquarters of Roche Pharmaceuticals, Credit Suisse, and Daimler Chrysler. “It is vital that MBA programs include the opportunity for students to experience the dynamics of other industries, and an insight into other cultures,” said CSU’s Professor Mark Farrell. 

A new journal to promote excellence in teaching, foster research and contribute to ongoing development of education of accounting professionals has been unveiled by Charles Sturt University (CSU). The bi-annual Australian Journal of Accounting Education (AJAE) is published by the University’s (CSU) Faculty of Commerce with sponsorship from CPA Australia. “There are only three other journals focusing in this area and they are based in the USA and UK,” said Editor and CSU senior lecturer Jenny Kent. “As the first journal of its kind in Australia-Asian region, this publication provides an important publishing opportunity for accounting academics interested in researching the scholarship of learning and teaching in accounting,” she added.

A Charles Sturt University (CSU)Communication student has won "Best Talk Presenter" at the prestigious Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Latika Bourke, a Broadcast student who is expected to graduate in 2006, also won the "Brian White Memorial Journalism Award" for her feature piece “21 Health Jobs Saved”. Ms Bourke has been hosting the 2BS Morning Wireless Program since December last year. Her 2BS Gold and BRock FM colleague, Chris Baskerville, a CSU Communication graduate, won the "Matt Ellis Encouragement Award for Best Newcomer On-Air". The gala event was held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Saturday 15 October and recognised excellence across all aspects of commercial radio broadcasting at metropolitan, regional and provincial commercial radio stations.