La Trobe University Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
2012 Citation Recipients
Dr Julianne East, Academic Language and Learning Unit
For sustained commitment to fostering a culture of academic integrity and an educative approach to dealing with plagiarism and issues of acknowledgement.
Dr Clare D'Souza, Department of Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality
For designing innovative Marketing curricula which focus on employability, globalization, sustainability, developing sustainable mindsets and values, using varied learning styles to help students make a better world.
Ms Susan Furness, Department of Paramedic Practice
For the development and facilitation of collaborative programs that support student learning and inspire students to excel in paramedicine.
The Community Planning and Development Team - Trevor Budge (pictured) and Andrew Butt, Community Planning and Development Program
For the development and provision of a sustained program of experiential field trips and international study tour programs and exchanges that have enhanced the overall student experience.
Dr Ralph Newmark, School of Historical and European Studies
For the development of an innovative teaching and learning methodology, Aural History, that uses music to study Latin American history.
Miss Sarah Barradell, School of Allied Health
For the development of physiotherapy curricula and resources that facilitate disciplinary ways of thinking and practising.
Dr Jan Libich, School of Economics
For helping students discover, and quench, their thirst for knowledge.
Dr Michael Emmerling, School of Life Sciences
For providing a stimulating and interactive environment to facilitate transition to university, and to promote curiosity in science.
Dr Hayat Khan, Department of Finance
For innovative ways of teaching with the unique feature of reaching every student at an individual level and developing learning resources that reflect a command of the field.
2011 Citation Recipients
Biotechnology Coursework Masters Group, Department of Biochemistry
Dr Peter Cartwright (Group Leader), Dr Damian Spencer, Dr Linda Ward and Dr Fiona Carroll
For a postgraduate coursework program facilitating the transition into research
Dr Phillip Edwards, Archaeology Program
For implementing research-led approaches to learning and teaching
Mr Paul Emery, School of Management
For an introduction and development of innovative and engaging student-centred teaching through enthusiastic, professional support and the use of authentic problem-based activities
Ms Suzanne Fegan, Academic Language and Learning Unit
For sustained commitment to developing students’ creativity, confidence and engagement through design and painting of a public space mural at La Trobe University Melbourne campus
Dr Wayne Geerling, School of Economics & Finance
For inspiring students to think about their own learning and engage with the real world, using active learning techniques to teach economics
Pathophysiology Team, FHS/Human Biosciences
Dr Brian Grills and Mr Robert Paine
For Motivating Allied Health, Health Science and Science and Technology students towards a deeper understanding of Pathophysiology at the University over a sustained period
Dr Claudia Haake, FHUSS/History Program
For revitalizing research opportunities available to postgraduate students by expanding training and creating a collegial atmosphere that encourages scholarly exchange and high achievement
Mr Greg Jamieson, FLM/School of Economics & Finance
For developing professionally accredited programs, work-integrated learning and graduate attributes which enhance student learning and better prepare graduates for employment in the finance industry
Mr Lester Jones, FHS/Div of Allied Health, Physiotherapy
For innovative, evidence-based assessment design to enhance student skills
Dr Lynne Leveson, FLM/Management
For sustained efforts in scholarly activity that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching in Business education
Principles of Effective Interpersonal Communication Team
Dr Paul O’Halloran (Team Leader) and Mr Brendon Murley
For enabling students in Health Sciences to achieve deeper learning of professional communication skills through innovative approaches that increase understanding of self and others
2010 Citation Recipients
Professor Richard Broome, School of Historical and European Studies
For an understanding and sustained contribution to developing students’ capacities for critical inquiry, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability through the research and teaching nexus
Associate Professor Ishaq Bhatti, School of Economics and Finance
For the development of curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field of Islamic Banking and Finance and Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods Subjects.
First Year Biology Learning and Teaching Group (Group Leader: Ms Tania Blanksby) School of Molecular Sciences
For leadership of curriculum reform in biology through a broad-base, grass roots community of practice.
Chemistry Cornerstone Team (Team Leader: Dr David Wilson) School of Molecular Sciences
For sustained commitment to student learning through teaching excellence and development of learning resources for Chemistry.
2009 Citation Recipients
Mr Paul Emery, School of Management
For the introduction of innovative and engaging student-centred teaching that enhances students’ readiness for graduate employment, through enthusiastic delivery, professional support and the use of authentic problem based activities.
Ms Nicola McNeil, School of Management
For sustained and outstanding teaching activities that engage and empower students to learn, through the provision of a student-centred learning environment that is supported by innovative teaching pedagogies and an online learning platform.
Dr Nora Shields, School of Physiotherapy
For innovative and effective approaches to engaging physiotherapy students in learning.
Dr Ana Maria Ducasse, School of Historical and European Studies
For developing innovative assessment and curriculum practices which develop effective communication skills and engage learners with content in a bilingual subject.
Associate Professor Alberto Gomes, School of Social Sciences
For over twenty years of sustained excellence in teaching anthropology to large undergraduate classes and inspiring and motivating students to engage in social activism.
Dr Svetlana Petelina, School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
For innovative cognitive-based curriculum design and teaching approaches in Physics for Life Sciences.
Alternate Format Service (Team Leader: Darren Britten), Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Centre
For excellence in disability service provision through innovative and effective processes that assist in the timely supply of quality material for students with print disabilities.
2008 Citation Recipients
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Adrian Jones (Historical and European Studies), for framing means of learning in tutorials in history that enlarge student options, empower student feedback and enable peer-tutored student self-expression.
- James Leibold (Asian Studies Program), for the development of blended and distributed learning curricula that creates a flexible, student-centered environment through the innovative contribution of traditional teaching pedagogies and new computer-enhanced learning platforms.
Faculty of Law and Management
- Thomas Fisher (Law), for introducing academic programs which inspire students through innovative and engaging experiential teaching together with unceasing enthusiasm, curiosity and rigour in the field of conflict resolution.
- Rajiv Khosla (Business), for outstanding contributions to student learning and development by mapping diverse learning needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students to innovative industry-orientated teaching and learning resources.
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Fiona Bird (Zoology), for engaging students with an exciting, well-structured learning environment and motivating them towards a deeper understanding of biology by modelling scientific enquiry.
- Robert Glaisher, Rodney Lindrea, David Osborne, Glenys Shirley, Sabine Wilkens and Chris Bradley (Civil Engineering and Physical Sciences), for the team delivery and resourcing of an innovative third year science unit with a focus on the transition to the work force.
- Susan Lawler (Environmental Management and Ecology), for outstanding and sustained teaching that engages, motivates and inspires students using enthusiasm and collaboration in genetics, evolution and conservation.
- John McDonald (Faculty staff), for enhancing student employability and self-worth through the provision of the In2science Peer Mentoring program, adding value to science students’ territory experience.
- Luke Prendergast (Mathematics and Statistics), for sustained dedication to a student-orientated teaching environment designed to encourage and assist students with disparate statistics backgrounds within a nationally accredited statistics program.
- Katherine Seaton (Mathematics and Statistics), for sustained commitment to improving outcomes for mixed-discipline student cohorts in mathematics, particularly through reflective structuring of units and assessment tasks.
2007 Citation Recipients
Faculty of Education
- Glyn Thomas, School of Outdoor Education and Environment, for creating student-centred learning opportunities that encourage the development of outdoor leadership competence through the successful integration of theory and practice.
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Sherrie Wentworth and Rodney Green, School of Human Biosciences, for motivating physiotherapy students towards a deeper understanding of anatomy and its application to physiotherapy practice, through an emphasis on concepts and principles of anatomy.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Helen Lee, School of Social Sciences, for the development of resources and assessment tasks that encourage students as active, engaged learners, by building confidence in their academic skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Kay Souter, Associate Dean (Academic), for leadership in developing and advancing teaching and learning goals and achievements in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Grant Cairns, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, for fostering mathematics students’ development and encouraging their active engagement in mathematics through high-level reading groups, seminars, enquiry driven research projects and joint publication.
- John Farhall, School of Psychological Science, for the development of learning and research opportunities concerning severe mental illness that integrate academic study and professional practice in clinical psychology.
- Glynda Kinsella, School of Psychological Science, for sustained commitment to developing innovative professional programs in clinical neuropsychology that enable students to gain effective skills for meeting community needs.
- Lorraine Staehr, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, for an ongoing commitment to innovative, research-based teaching and learning approaches, evaluation and revision, which result in deep learning and student retention in IT courses.
Non-Faculty
- Bernadette Bennett, Academic Skills Unit, for sustained commitment to improving access to higher education for potentially disadvantaged special entry students by providing a highly effective generalist bridging and enabling program.
- Jennie Lynch, Shem McDonald, Suzanne Fegan and Julianne East, Academic Language and Learning Unit, for developing ESL credit units that value and draw on international students’ previous learning experiences and engage them in an internationalised academic environment.