Faculties Recognise Excellence
Seventeen academics across the four faculties at James Cook University have been named as the recipients of the 2008 Faculty Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning.
Acting Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Andy Vann, said the awards were recognised to staff that have influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience over a sustained period of time. The recipients have also gained recognition from fellow staff and the broader community.
The award winners are:
Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Science
Dr Angela Hill
For reform of curriculum to incorporate work-integrated learning, reflecting a command of the field of teacher education and inspiring students’ learning.
Dr Stephen Torre
For expanding student awareness of the significance of literary studies through the development of student-centred learning curricula incorporating cutting-edge methodologies in humanities and authentic assessment.
Dr Pauline Taylor
For integrating extensive and contemporary experience in the profession to quality teaching and learning experiences that support and engage first year education students.
Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts
Mr Clive Hutchinson
For engaging and motivating tertiary creative arts students through the sustained development of innovative, industry relevant, flexible subjects and resources that stimulate deep learning within a collaborative environment.
Prof Philip Pearce
For advancing tourism education and the learning experiences of tourism students through world class research, scholarship and service
Ms Mandy Shircore, Ms Dominique Thiriet, Ms Rachel Bradshaw
For approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning.
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Science
Dr Lee Stewart, Prof Kim Usher, Dr Kim Foster, Mrs Joanne Tollefson
For the development of effective, competence-based and practical curricula for generalist and mental health nursing international courses; and development of a scope of practice framework for nursing in Fiji that incorporates an expanded set of competencies.
Dr Tom Mylne
For a broad-ranging contribution to student learning, including developing an innovative linguistics curriculum for an emerging speech pathology program, motivating and inspiring students commencing their university studies, and contributing to the development of a sound teaching and learning environment in the School.
Dr Nathan Swailes and Dr Helen Garner
For enhancing student knowledge and experience in human anatomy within an integrated medical curriculum by addressing student needs, engagement and professional development and implementing novel approaches to assessment that inspire, motivate and promote independent learning.
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology
Dr D’Arcy Mullamphy
For the development of an alternative pathway to tertiary level mathematics
Dr Marcus Sheaves For developing teaching strategies for optimal learning outcomes in an advanced biostatistical subject.
Professor Vann said the faculty citation recipients will now be considered for the JCU Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning and the national Carrick Institute citation round.
Issued: April 29, 2008
For more information contact Jo Meehan, JCU Media, on 4781 4586 or 0422 543 757.
