Port Macquarie Graduation Ceremony - February 2017

Welcome to the University of Newcastle

Graduation FEBRUARY 2017

The University at a glance The University of Newcastle is a leader in teaching and research, having grown from a locally-focused institution to one that is globally orientated.

The University of Newcastle established

1965

2016 Full-time academic staff

1,071

2016 Student enrolments

37,179

2016 Graduates 7,782 Undergraduate programs 126 Postgraduate coursework programs

86

Research Higher Degrees

173

RANKINGS The University of Newcastle Top 250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2016) 14 disciplines in the Top 200 in the World (QS World Subject Rankings by Subject 2016) Top 50 in the World • Architecture and Built Environment Top 100 in the World • Nursing • Engineering – Civil and Structural • Geography Top 150 in the World • Education • Sociology • Environmental Studies • Medicine Top 200 in the World • Agriculture & Forestry • Psychology • Linguistics • Engineering – Chemical • English Language & Literature • Computer Science & Information Systems 8th in Australia for research that is “well above world standard” (Excellence in Research Australia 2015) Top 200 Most International Universities (Times Higher Education Most International Universities 2016)

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Dear Graduates Congratulations on completing your studies. I hope that today’s ceremony allows you to reflect with great pride on this important milestone with your family and friends, and I am delighted to share in these celebrations with you.

Receiving your qualification from UON is a significant achievement and is testament to your outstanding academic talent and to the commitment that you have shown to your personal and professional success. These qualities will be of great benefit to you throughout your career.

As a new graduate of UON Port Macquarie, you have received a qualification from a world-class University ranked among the top 250 universities in the world by the 2016 QS World Rankings, a climb of over 50 places in the past three years. Wherever your professional journey takes you, you can be proud of your association with our University as an institution on the rise.

Today you join a network of more than 135,000 talented UON graduates across 121 countries that are characterised by their commitment to making a positive impact in their region. Our alumni are well known for their remarkable leadership and community contributions, as well as their entrepreneurial successes. Your education at UON Port Macquarie has also equipped you to excel as a future leader and innovator, both in the workforce and in the community. We look forward to hearing your stories and achievements, and I encourage you to stay connected with UON through our alumni networks chapter as you build your career.

As you embark on the next stage of your life, I hope you will take with you warm memories of your time at UON Port Macquarie, as well as a life-long passion for learning. Congratulations once again on your graduation. I wish you every success for the future.

Best wishes, Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President

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Reconciliation Statement The University of Newcastle declares its commitment to Aboriginal reconciliation: developing a strong community and fostering mutual respect, social justice and a united voice between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians.

The University of Newcastle respects and acknowledges the Aboriginal land on which the Australian campuses of the University are located. We acknowledge the Aboriginal nations on whose traditional lands the University has a presence, respecting and acknowledging the traditional peoples and the cultural significance and history of the land.

The University is aware of the impact of the alienation and other forms of injustices including the removal of children, the loss of land, the destruction of languages and culture, and the ongoing struggle for social and restorative justice. Through acknowledging and understanding past losses and injustices and through committing to redressing the social and economic challenges and ongoing racism, we will continue to move forward together to a better future.

The University recognises that education plays an integral role in providing a foundation and platform for the exercise of self-determination and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through collaboration and the provision of culturally responsive education the University seeks to educate and contribute to the development of a harmonious community.

The University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have supported the University in ensuring an Aboriginal presence at the University and appropriate and effective levels of consultation and collaboration through the sharing of Aboriginal voices, cultural wisdom and knowledge. These attributes are essential to moving forward to a future of equality and respect in teaching and learning, research, cultural inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and success. The University acknowledges and appreciates the contribution and support by all communities. We will continue to build on existing partnerships and wherever possible forge respectful relationships designed to contribute to the ongoing endeavour of redressing the circumstance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, health, cultures, languages, social justice, employment and empowerment.

The University is committed to providing an environment that is free from racism and discrimination, developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access and succeed in higher education. The University embraces the unique and diverse cultures of Aboriginal – the oldest continuing culture in the world – and Torres Strait Island peoples and to ensure the growth of knowledge for all Australians.

With respect and collaboration, the University of Newcastle embraces a united approach to equality and inclusiveness for all Australian peoples.

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Port Macquarie campus A brief history The University of Newcastle’s (UON) 12-year presence in Port Macquarie has produced outstanding benefits for both the region and the institution – improved access to tertiary education opportunities, excellent graduate outcomes and development of the region’s workforce capabilities in terms of skilled health and education professionals.

In 2002 the regional vision for on-campus higher education opportunities led to the formation of the Hastings Higher Education Consultative Group. With strong local support from the community, UON and TAFE NSW, a multi-sector tertiary campus was established in 2004 for the delivery of quality degree programs in quality facilities at Port Macquarie. Through this collaborative approach, education pathways have provided opportunity to people of all ages and from all backgrounds to pursue university study without having to leave the region.

Since the first cohort of 24 Bachelor of Nursing students began study at UON Port Macquarie in February 2004, more than 250 nurses and 200 primary school teachers have completed their UON degrees. In recognition of the regional need for qualified midwives, UON worked in partnership with the Mid North Coast Local Health Network to expand program offerings to include the Bachelor of Midwifery program from 2012.

For a University deeply committed to access and excellence in higher education it is significant that the partnership with TAFE NSW remains central to UON Port Macquarie as many students have articulated through TAFE pathways.

In 2016 a total of 323 students studied at UON Port Macquarie in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Primary Teaching/Arts and Bachelor of Midwifery programs. The student population at UON Port Macquarie continues to grow with approximately 95 new students commencing programs in 2017.

The University proudly looks forward to continuing to strategically support the educational needs and aspirations of the Mid North Coast region through both its students, staff and graduates.

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The University Council AS AT 1 FEBRUARY 2017

OFFICIAL MEMBERS

MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF

Chancellor Mr Paul Jeans BE(UNSW) FIEAust, FAICD

Professor Pablo Moscato BSc(La Plata, Argentina), PhD(UNICAMP, Brazil)

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA(Oxon), DPhil(Oxon), MB, BChir(Cantab), FAHMS President of Academic Senate Professor Mark Jones BSc(Hons), PhD(CNAA, UK), FIMechE, CEng, FIEAust, CPEng MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newcastle), Hon FIEAust, MAICD Mr Robert Kennedy BEc(ANU), FCPA EXTERNAL MEMBERS APPOINTED

BY COUNCIL Deputy Chancellor Ms Dianne Allen BCom(Newcastle), FCA, GAICD, AMICDA Ms Jann Gardner BA/LLB(Sydney), MBA(Newcastle), GAICD Ms Michelle McPherson BBus(Accounting)(UTS), CA, GAICD Ms Deborah Wright MBA(SCU), DipTeach(Newcastle),FAMI, CPM, AIMM, MAICD Mr John Bowers BCom(Hons 1), MCom(Newcastle), AM(Harvard), CFA Mr Doug Dean AM BCom(Newcastle), FCPA, FAIM, FAICD Ms Julie Phillips BPharm, DHP, MSc, MBA

Dr Roslyn Larkin BBus(Hons), PhD(Newcastle) MEMBER ELECTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Mr Michael Robertson MTEM(Melbourne), BEd(Music)(Hons)(Newcastle), Dip Mgmt, Adv Dip Mgmt MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE STUDENTS Mr Phillip Johnson

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Members of the University’s Executive

Principal Officers of the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre

AS AT 1 FEBRUARY 2017

AS AT 1 FEBRUARY 2017

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA(Oxon), DPhil(Oxon), MB BChir(Cantab), FAHMS

Director Associate Professor Seamus Fagan BA, HigherDipEd(UCD), MA(Durham)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Kevin Hall BSc(Hons), MSc(Queen’s), PhD(UNSW)

Deputy Director (Teaching & Learning) Associate Professor Michelle Picard BA (Hons), HigherDipEd(Pretoria), GradCert Higher Ed(Adelaide); GradDip ABET(UNISA, South Africa); MA/MED (ESL), PhD(Rhodes)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Advancement) Mrs Winnie Eley BEd(Hons), MBA(Nottingham) Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor John Germov BA(Chisholm), MA(Sociology)(Monash), PhD(Sociology)(Newcastle) Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) Professor Elizabeth Burd BEd(Hons)(CNAA), MSc, DPhil(York), PhD(Dunelm), FHEA, SMIEEE Chief Operating Officer Mr Nat McGregor BCom(Newcastle), MBA(Deakin), DipFinancial Services(ANZIIF), GAICD, CPA, ANZIIF Fellow Chief Financial Officer Mr Paul Dunn BCom(Newcastle), FCPA Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education and Research) Professor Steve Larkin BSocWk(Qld), MSocSc(CSU), PhD(QUT) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Deborah Hodgson BA(Hons), PhD(Macquarie), AHPRA Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law) Professor Kevin Lyons EdD(Georgia) Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Arts) Professor John Fischetti BA(Virginia), MEd(Old Dominion), EdD(Massachusetts Amherst) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engineering and Built Environment) Professor Brett Ninness BEng, MEng, PhD(Newcastle) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medicine) Laureate Professor R John Aitken PhD(Cambridge), ScD(Cambridge), FSRB, FRSE, FAA, FAHMS Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Science) Professor Richard Bush BSci(Hons)(UNSW), PhD(UNSW)

Foundation Studies Program Convenor (Central Coast Campus) Dr Joyleen Christensen BEc, BA(Hons), GradCert PTT(Newcastle), GradDip Theatre Stud(UNSW), PhD(Newcastle) ELICOS Program Convenor Mr Ben Doran MA Ling TESOL (Macquarie), GradDip Arts(Melbourne), BA(UQ) Newstep Program Convenor Ms Beverley Wilson BSc, DipEd(Newcastle) Open Foundation Program Convenor Ms Michelle Mansfield BEc, BSocSci (Hons)(Newcastle) Yapug Program Convenor (Acting) Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer BBus(Hons)(Newcastle), GradCert Indig R&L(Melbourne), PhD (Newcastle) UoN Prep Bridging Courses Co-ordinator Ms Catherine Burgess BSc, DipEd, GradCert PTT(Newcastle) Centre Executive Officer Ms Jenny Williams BA, MEdStud(Newcastle)

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The graduation ceremony THE MACE

HONOURS

The Mace is the symbol of formal authority. The Mace used today belongs to the University of Newcastle and was designed by gold and silversmith, Gerald Benney. It is made of Australian walnut and silver and its head represents an open book – the traditional symbol of learning. The Mace was a gift from the University of New South Wales to commemorate the establishment of the University of Newcastle as an autonomous institution on 1 January 1965. It is always borne ahead of the Chancellor in the academic procession during formal ceremonies such as today’s presentation of academic awards.

The award of Honours is given to students who complete an additional year of study after the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Some bachelor’s degrees, such as Engineering or Education, have Honours embedded in the four year degree program. Honours generally consists of part coursework and part research requiring submission of a thesis. Honours can be awarded as Class I, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Class III.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FANFARE The Fanfare is played at all ceremonial functions to herald the entry and departure of the Chancellor and other members of the Council. It was composed by Professor Robert Constable and first performed in 1994.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL The award of a University Medal is an honour made only when there is a candidate of sufficient merit. To be considered for this award, a graduate must have a consistent record of exceptional academic achievement at all levels of their degree program, and qualify with the highest level of that degree.

WITH DISTINCTION A bachelors or masters degree is conferred with distinction in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above in the degree, out of a maximum of 7.0.

COMBINED DEGREE A combined degree is one where a student studies for two separate degrees at the same time. It is possible for the student to complete the degree requirements for one degree ahead of the other. The student receives a testamur for each degree. Places for combined degrees are very competitive and offered to the highest performing students who apply.

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A brief history of graduation The graduation ceremony is one of great antiquity. Its essential features have been the same since the 12th century when the first universities came into existence. Its necessary constituents are the Chancellor or his or her Deputy, the academic staff, the graduates, and the public.

clothes which they were wearing underneath. The hood was the normal medieval headwear, but it soon acquired a coloured lining.

By the 17th century, if not earlier, these colours were strictly controlled so that anyone could identify from the colour of a graduate’s hood, the university and the degree.

The church had a monopoly of education, partly because it was the guardian of true doctrine, and partly because clerics were almost the only people who could read and write. As a result, the only person who could license a teacher was the bishop of a diocese until, under pressure of other business, he deputed the task to his chief secretary or chancellor.

The public is the fourth participant. It has an important function because the whole point of the proceedings is that they should be seen and heard by valid witnesses. The public hears the words of the Dean and the Chancellor and sees the new graduates dressed in their respective gowns or robes.

The second group participating in the ceremony is the academic staff. In the 12th century they would all have been called “masters” or MAs. At that date they were paid no salaries, but hired their own lecture rooms and charged their own fees. But they also formed themselves into a guild or union, which is what universitas originally meant. In the 13th century they won a great victory when they persuaded the Pope to decree that chancellors were obliged to confer degrees on all those nominated by the masters. That is why the masters examine the candidates, why the Dean, acting as their spokesperson, reads out the names of those who are to receive degrees, and why the masters at this ceremony watch to see that the Chancellor or his Deputy does what is required of him.

Thirdly, the graduates. The word “degree” comes from the Latin gradus, which means “a step”. When students are admitted to a bachelor degree they move one step up towards the mastership.

When they are admitted to a master’s degree they climb another step and come up on a level with the masters, who then receive them into their guild or universitas.

The academic gowns are derived from the everyday dress of the medieval clergy. In the Middle Ages they were not open in front, but closed like a clergyman’s cassock. It was in about 1500 that academics had the front opened up so as to display the fine

The foregoing is an adaptation of an address given at a graduation ceremony at the University of Birmingham by Emeritus Professor R H C Davis and reprinted in his book ‘From Alfred the Great to Stephen’ (Hambledon Press, 1991), pp. 307-309. It is reproduced with kind permission of the author’s widow.

ABORIGINAL STOLE The red, yellow and black stoles are worn by Aboriginal students and staff during graduation and relate to the colours of the Aboriginal flag. The colours of the Aboriginal flag represent the land (red), the sun (yellow) and the people (black).

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STOLE The green, blue and black stoles are worn by Torres Strait Islander students during graduation and relate to the colours of the Torres Strait Island flag. The colours of the Torres Strait Island flag represent the land (green), the sea (blue) and the people (black).

The University of Newcastle is a national leader in the attraction and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The wearing of the stoles celebrates culture and identity in a significant ceremony that also celebrates success.

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FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2017 1PM CEREMONY

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Ms Kumari Lamotte and Ms Jordan Eyb The Welcome to Country will be delivered by Aunty Rhonda Radley The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans will declare the proceedings open The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker The Occasional Address will be delivered by Mr Frank Potter Degree recipients from the Faculty of Health and Medicine will be presented by the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Callister The Musical Interlude will be performed by Ms Kumari Lamotte and Ms Jordan Eyb Degree recipients from the Faculty of Education and Arts, Faculty of Business and Law and Faculty of Science will be presented by the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Arts Professor John Fischetti Award recipients from the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre will be presented by Professor John Fischetti The Chancellor will invite Ms Julie Barnaby to speak on behalf of the graduates The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the Theatre

OCCASIONAL SPEAKER Mr Frank Potter Mr Frank Potter holds the position of Executive Director, Public Schools with the NSW Department of Education. His role involves supporting schools in the Hunter, North Coast and New England regional areas overseeing the work of 19 directors and ensuring the delivery of educational services to over 600 schools across these regions.

Mr Potter has dedicated his career to the field of education. He has worked in a variety of positions with the Department of Education, these include Demonstration School Teacher, Teacher in Charge of a rural school, consultant, executive officer for the then Disadvantaged Schools Program, executive teacher, assistant principal and senior school leader. He was seconded to a curriculum writing team developing the English Syllabus K-6. He was a District Maths Co-ordinator and has always endeavoured to maintain to focus as a leader in curriculum implementation.

Throughout his career Mr Potter has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the educational outcomes and social needs of young people. To this end he has led low socio-economic school settings and held portfolio responsibilities for student services and disability programs as a School Education Director. As a Regional Director for the Hunter Central Coast he strengthened commitment to championing equity of opportunity and meeting the diverse needs of all students and whole school communities.

Mr Potter’s academic qualifications include a Master of Education (UNSW), Bachelor of Arts (Macquarie University), Diploma of Teaching (Alexander Mackie Teachers College) as well as further formal qualifications in school leadership and management through the University of NSW.

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FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2017 1PM CEREMONY FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts

UNDERGRADUATE

Lauren Ayres Martika Samantha Booth Lana Clarke Emily Jayne Crook Meg Jillianne Fahey Alexia Cleo Giblin Rebecca Jane Handley Rachel Maree Hinton Todd Jones Ebony Kliousis Andrew Lissaman Elise Navan Brenton Andrew Nichols Alana Nuttall Nicholas John Ptolemy Karen Read-Bloomfield Jessica Louise Ryan Kristy-Lee Jayne Sullivan Megan Christine Urquhart Christine Karlin White

Bachelor of Laws Ruth Hodge

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND ARTS POSTGRADUATE Master of Social Change and Development Mark Allan Shaw Master of Special Education with Distinction Kerry Anne Kranitis Master of Special Education Ashlie Elizabeth Styles

Helen Patricia Gooley

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) / Bachelor of Technology with Distinction

Master of Theology

Emma-Jane Muller

Daniel Patrick Blackman

Sherryl Ellen Stratford

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Fine Art

Bachelor of Information Technology

Master of Theology with Distinction

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

Dee Jay Dutka Junessa Louise Godfrey Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (Honours) Brittney Faye Scriven

Mitchell Brislane

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE POSTGRADUATE

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts with Honours Class I

Master of Health Science with Distinction

Elise Terese Howard

Natalie Jane Sinclair

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts with Honours Class II Division 1

Master of Health Science

Hannah Latimore Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) / Bachelor of Arts with Distinction Helen Anne Foy Korryn Jane Pettitt Emma Sue Prince Sharny Lee Tickle Stuart Kenneth Wilson

Rhiannon Jade Meath Master of Mental Health Nursing Nazlin Hussain Vimal Kattuparambil Vijayan UNDERGRADUATE Bachelor of Biomedical Science Luke Raymond Kershaw

Bachelor of Midwifery with Distinction

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Ebony Lawson Leona Phillips

POSTGRADUATE

Bachelor of Midwifery Margaret Anne Binskin Georgia Stuart

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability

Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction

Ian Chamberlain

Julie Barnaby Brendan Rodney Brown Susan Katie Glassie Angela Hurley Christy Dee Jakeman Gaelia Ellen Monks Lee Murray Nicole Tobin

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Nursing Renee Patricia Ansley Jacqueline Ashe Holly Megan Ballard Kali Barlow Justin Benstead Samuel Blayden Fanie Bouwer Kristen Lee Burgess Sonya Michelle Cooke Tara Samantha Ferguson Erin Galloway Kodee Gardiner Magdalena Maria Green Jennifer Leigh Hancock Donna Marie Hanley Tiffany Laurel Harn Shannon Lorna Hessing Bronwyn Mary Hill Lachlan Alexander Hillman Karly Jayne James Hailey Michelle Jamieson Wiphaphorn Jiaoram Tahlia Rose Johnson Kirsty Lee Keough Karen Ellen Lee Katelin Elouise Mallett Caren Lesa McGill Jessica May Miles Rachael Louisa Mundy Sarah Murray Rachel Louise Newton Joshua Paulson Tegan Abbie Saul Emma Jane Sherratt Respect Shockson Loren Swannack Imeleta Sharon Tavete Renee Lee Taylor Jennifer Margaret Wood

Newstep

Bachelor of Science Mitchell Andrew Jordan

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES CENTRE Enrick Acuna Jack Addison Kayley Alsford Monique Ball Kye Engel Henry Fielding Connor Foxley Jude Golding Justin Hokin Grace Lambert Liam McDonald Lachlan Moffat Jamie Pearson Orawan Sathapornbumrungphao Rachel Wysocki Open Foundation Alexander Baldwin Joe Binskin Yazmin Binskin Renee Brown Andrew Cronk Nikole Dixon Angus Foxley Sam Isaac Chloe Magin Cade Miles Maddison O’Donnell Maddison O’Leary Thomas O’Rourke Noja Papas Ellen Powick Marian Rickwood Ebony Schlenert Krystal Shaw

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Chancellor University of Newcastle

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Vice-Chancellor and President University of Newcastle