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Student Representative Council Agenda – 20 October 2015

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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Student Representative Council

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2015 Time: 2.00 pm

Venue: Boardroom 3.06, CQUniversity Cairns Campus Conference ID: Internal: 3010; External: [email protected]

1* Opening of Meeting Mr Brown

2* Recording of those Present and Apologies Ms Paris

3* Declarations of Conflict of Interest Mr Brown

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Starring of Additional Items Items starred are for consideration. Unstarred items will be approved/noted en bloc.

Mr Brown

5* Confirmation of Minutes and any Business Arising from the previous meeting held on 21 September 2015

Mr Brown

6* Review of Action Sheet Ms Paris

FOCUS ITEM

7* Update from Learning Environments and Libraries Mr Sinclair

MATTERS FOR DECISION

8* Council Portal Page – Accessibility Mr Bird

MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION

9* National Student Leadership Forum Mr Brown / Mr Bird

10* Student Representative Council Report – September 2015 Ms Paris

11* Sporting Activities Mr Sagar

12* Student Representative Council at Orientation Mr Sagar

13* Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey Ms Paris

MATTERS FOR NOTING AND INFORMATION

14 CQU Corporate Communication Channels Ms Paris

AGENDA

Student Representative Council Agenda – 20 October 2015

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GENERAL BUSINESS

15* Items for Members to Raise 16* General Discussion 17 Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Student Representative Council will be held on Monday, 9 November 2015. Agenda items for this meeting are to be submitted no later than 9.00 am on Monday, 2 November 2015.

18 Closure

MR BENJAMIN BROWNChair

Denotes documentation attached

Student Representative Council – 21 September 2015

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Unconfirmed minutes of the meeting of the Student Representative Council

Date: Monday, 21 September 2015 Time: 1.00 pm Venue: Council Room, Bruce Hiskens Building, CQUniversity Rockhampton, North

PRESENT: Mr B Brown (Chair) (videoconference)

Professor T Davison (videoconference) Professor I Findlay (videoconference) Ms A Goodey (videoconference) Dr R Minchinton (videoconference)

Ms H Mureau (videoconference) Ms M Oxley Ms K Ravichandran Mr S Sagar (videoconference) Ms J Straton (videoconference)

IN ATTENDANCE: Dr G Mann (for Item 9) Mr S Peckover (for Item 8)

Dr J Roberts (for Focus Item) Ms T Rutherford (for Item 14)

Ms M Swarbrick (for Item 7) Ms J Paris (Secretary) Mr J Planche (for Focus Item)

APOLOGIES: Mr R Bird Ms T Da Rin Perette Ms E Lowe Ms K Harrington

Ms C Pepper Ms J Perry Ms J Roberts Professor H Winchester

1 OPENING OF MEETING The Chair declared the meeting open at 1.02 pm and acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which the meeting took place. Members were advised that the Chair and Deputy Chair have been invited to attend the National Student Leadership Forum held at Parliament House, Canberra. Members will be provided with a briefing detailing event activities and learned experiences at the Council meeting scheduled for 20 October 2015. The Chair was pleased to announce that membership to the Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee had been extended and he looks forward to continual attendance at these meetings and reporting back to the Council as appropriate.

2 DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No conflicts of interest were declared.

3 STARRING OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND ADOPTION OF UNSTARRED ITEMS The following item was starred: Item 14: Student Leadership Program Update.

Resolution: The Student Representative Council resolved as recommended with respect to all unstarred items.

MINUTES


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4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AND ANY BUSINESS ARISING Council considered the minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 31 August 2015.

Resolution: The minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 31 August were confirmed as a true and accurate record of that meeting.

5 REVIEW OF ACTION SHEET Item 1: Australian North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Simulation and the strategic sponsorship approach This item was in part considered through the Focus Item and will be finalised at the October 2015 meeting. Item 2: Communications Matrix This item is in progress and will be distributed following the meeting. Item 3: Student Representative Council Flyers Feedback was provided to Mr Sagar. This item is complete and can be removed from the Action Sheet. Item 4: Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey The Administrator of this item has been contacted and results of this survey will be provided to Council once available.

6 FOCUS ITEM – SOCIAL INNOVATION Dr Julie Roberts, Global Giving Back Program Manager (International Directorate), provided an infographic on social innovation and provided Council with information on the University’s activities in the area of social innovation. This included an update on the University’s efforts to become the first Australian University to obtain membership of Ashoka U, a global fraternity that catalyses social innovation in higher education. Dr Roberts explained that social innovation looks for sustainable solutions for problems within the world, using human-centred design-thinking approaches to work with communities to identify ways to bring about deep, systemic change. The University has created curriculum-based opportunities through, for example, the Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation and the Gladstone Regional Social Innovation Incubator and also supports co-curricular opportunities such as The Big Idea Competition and the Student Leadership Program. The University is aiming to build its reputation as a social innovation leader and to create students who are socially innovative. Employers are looking for attributes including being creative, adaptive, collaborative, entrepreneurial and problem solving; these skills are encompassed within being socially innovative. Discussions followed on the Gladstone Region Social Innovation Incubator project, and Mr Jacques Planche, Bachelor of Business student, provided in-depth insight into the two-week project that included 12 other CQUniversity students travelling to Gladstone to meet with Gladstone industry, business and community leaders to pitch their ideas for social innovation to local leaders including the Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman, GPC chief executive Craig Doyle, and Gladstone Mayor Cr Gail Sellers. Members queried how the application of social innovation reconciles with the need for younger people to have financial security through employment. Dr Roberts commented that this concern is very valid and that change is required across board to assist with advocating that social innovation supports capitalism and can be profitable. It was important to note that students can secure project investors and that their projects need not be independently funded.


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Dr Roberts announced that she would be more than happy to participate in a social innovation working group with Council members. A working group meeting is to be scheduled by the Secretary.

Part A: Reports and recommendations to the University Council and/or University Management

Nil items.

Part B: Matters finalised or remaining for discussion

7 COUNCIL PORTAL PAGE – ACCESSIBILITY This item was deferred and is to be discussed at the meeting of Tuesday, 20 October 2015.

8 STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Mr Sean Peckover, National Occupational Health and Safety Manager, advised that reported incidents are investigated by the Occupational Health and Safety Unit with approximately 30% of reported incidents being student related. Trending student incident highlights include:

School of Medical and Applied Sciences – primary incident locations are students’ laboratories.

School of Nursing and Midwifery – primary incident locations are “off-campus” i.e. occurring while on placement.

School of Engineering and Technology – primary incident locations are workshops with causations commonly noted as “hit by” i.e. hitting hand with a hammer.

Increase in Work Integrated Learning – primarily in Allied Health Programs and subsequently more “off campus” incidents being reported.

The 2015 Occupational Health and Safety Operational Plan is a targeted approach with an online Occupational Health and Safety induction available through www.cqu.conceptsafety.com.au. The induction has been streamlined and standardised and has also been placed within Moodle. The VET student induction is located within the Fire Evacuation Program for access from any web browser. Members were reminded of the SafeZone free app which includes:

Help Alert; for general Help from the University Security Team

Campus Notifications; if there is an incident on Campus that requires you to take action

First Aid Alert; for when you need medical assistance

Check-in; for out of hours work, to check-In with Security, and

Emergency Alert; if you feel threatened or need urgent help (000 or Security).

In partnership with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, the University will be hosting four Young Worker Engagement Forums in October 2015 as part of Work Safe Month. These forums will be aimed at VET students in attempt to raise awareness of Occupational Health and Safety given that statistically this group has been identified as a high risk group. Dr Robyn Minchinton, appointed member of the University Council, emphasised that the University is very interested in student and staff safety and that it is very important that we have a safe campus for everyone.


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9 ALLY PROGRAM Dr Gemma Mann, Coordinator, Ally Program, discussed the Ally Program which is a Student Success Centre-run program dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students with a zero tolerance approach to bullying and discrimination. As part of this, the Ally Program promotes acceptance and understanding for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer students. Members were reminded that as representatives there may be times that students may reach out to Council members and that it is important that all students are aware that the Ally Program is available through Moodle. Contact details for Allies can be located through Moodle, the Student Portal, or on respective campuses.

10 24 HOUR STUDY FACILITY – LIMITATIONS Due to background information limitations, this item will be carried over to a subsequent meeting.

11 COUNCIL MARKETING The Council drew attention to the need for the Student Representative Council to purchase promotional material to raise the profile of the Council. Merchandise suggestions included clothing, wristband and badges. Discussion continued in relation to the Student Representative Council portal page with members advising that the some students are having difficulties accessing this page. The Council expressed interest in having a direct access link from Moodle sites to increase an active Council presence for students. The Council was advised that there is the opportunity for Council members/students to become bloggers for the University through the CQUniLife blog which is managed by the Marketing Directorate. At current there are ten student bloggers contributing to this area, however there is the potential to contribute to the blog on a freelancing basis for students interested in this space.

12 COMMON SPACE FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Discussion was held in relation to communication among members, further discussion among members is to take place in relation to this item.

13 GHOST WRITING Council noted the Ghost Writing article.

14 STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE An update was provided on the total number of registrations for the Student Leadership Program. To date, 60 students have registered, predominately from Rockhampton. Twelve percent of these registrations have identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, 40 percent are first in family to undertake higher education study and 25 percent have been identified as being from a potentially low socio-economic background.

15 STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION CONFERENCE Council noted the Student Experience and Governance Division Conference document.

16 UNIVERSITY’S WRITING STYLE AND BRAND GUIDELINES Council noted the University’s Writing Style and Brand Guidelines.


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17 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Council noted the Social Media Policy.

18 ITEMS FOR MEMBERS TO RAISE Council were again encouraged to be members of their respective Campus Life Committees to be kept up-to-date with events and activities on campus. Ms Heidi Mureau reiterated that it would be beneficial for her as the Postgraduate Distance Education Student Representative, to obtain demographic information on distance students itemised by: level of study, location (country, state, city), distance from nearest campus/study centre, age, gender, enrolled program and any other information captured in the system to provide further understanding of the postgraduate distance students she represents in order to inform her decisions. Avoidance of precluding distance students was stressed, noting that there are some excellent activities and opportunities that don’t appear to be reaching distance students which could be improved. Professor Ian Findlay, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), advised that the heat map system may be suitable in detailing this demographic information.

19 NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Student Representative Council will be held on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 at CQUniversity Cairns.

20 CLOSURE

The Chair declared the meeting closed at 2.51 pm.

MR BENJAMIN BROWN Chair

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THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY Action Sheet – for 20 October 2015 meeting

Item Date Reference Action By Action Required Status

1 24/07/15 Strategy for Sponsorship requests

Student Representative Council

The Council is to discuss and develop a strategy of approach for sponsorship requests.

This item remains in progress.

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31/08/15 Communication Matrix

Manager, Corporate Communications

Ms Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager, Corporate Communications, will provide Council with a one page communications matrix.

Refer to agenda item 13 – CQU Corporate Communications Channels.

3 31/08/15

Student Representative Council Portal Page

Mr Shivam Sager Members will provide Mr Sagar with further feedback for the portal page through email which is to be communicated to Ms Paris.

This item was considered in part and is to be carried over to a subsequent meeting.

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31/08/15

Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey

Secretary Results from the Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey to be circulated to Council following availability.

Refer to agenda 14.

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21/09/15 Heat Map Secretary Contact Professor Ian Findlay regarding ‘Heat Map’ and provide Heidi Mureau with more information

6 21/09/15 Social Innovation Working Group meeting

Secretary Schedule a Working Group meeting to discuss Social Innovation and discuss ideas on how to be more socially innovative as a Council

UPDATE FROM LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND LIBRARIES

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Mr Shaune Sinclair Deputy Director, Learning Environments and Libraries

Action required: For discussion

Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss the planned changes to Library services.

Issue: CQUniversity is planning to implement changes to Library services and facilities, for gradual implementation over the next two to three years.

Background: CQUniversity’s Library team have commenced a major review of the services and facilities provided to students. This review has included extensive consultation:

a survey of students

focus groups with students

interviews with teaching staff (regarding the information and study support needs of students). Based on this feedback, changes to services and facilities are planned for implementation over the next two to three years.

Rationale: A summary of the key points from student and teaching staff consultation will presented, along with proposed changes to address each of the key points. It is important that the Student Representative Council have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes on behalf of the student community.

Consultation: N/A.

Conclusion: CQUniversity is planning to implement changes to Library services and facilities, based on feedback from students and teaching staff. Plans will be presented to Student Representative Council for information and feedback.

Attachment: N/A.

Communication of Outcomes: N/A.

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COUNCIL PORTAL PAGE – ACCESSIBILITY

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Mr Ryan Bird Deputy Chair

Action required: For decision

Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss both the negative and positive aspects of having our Student Council Portal accessible to both internal and external personnel and make a decision on this matter.

Issue: Having limited access to the Student Representative Council portal does not allow for the Council members to be recognised online outside of the university.

Background: As advised by Ms Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer, the decision to make the portal page internal is due to student details being advertised. Although preliminary discussions at the last meeting in August 2015 suggest that the Council are in agreement to now have this page available externally, publically promoting contact points may be an issues for future Council members and therefore should be considered.

Rationale: Promoting our student council not only makes it easier for students to find out information via a google search, it also allows for potential students when deciding on what university to choose, to have a look at the sort of things that are involved in CQUniversity such as the council. Creating a section over time that highlights the decisions and differences we have made within the University would be fabulous also as it will give a lot of credibility to the role. On items with advertising, I think if someone is elected into Council, they should be willing and happy to be the face of CQUniversity for their region and in particular be able to be searched externally. I would like to see students be able to type in to Google "Student Council CQU" and be able to see information on our Council and its members.

Consultation:

Ms Jana Paris, Coordinator, Student Representative Council

Ms Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer.

Conclusion: That the following options are considered and a final decision is voted upon: 1. A page similar to www.cqu.edu.au/studentleadership that outlines the role and functions of the Council and

then links to our internal site for more information. 2. Moving our existing pages to the public portal, similar to https://my.cqu.edu.au/web/student‐portal. This is

searchable via Google and allows us more freedom than the Corporate website which is governed by the Marketing Directorate.

3. Moving most of our existing pages to the public portal, but leaving the Members page in the private section to allow for privacy.

4. A combination of these options. If it is decided that member details should be publically accessible, it is recommend that this is written into the

terms of reference.


Attachment: Email Correspondence dated 21 September 2015.

Communication of Outcomes:

Ms Jana Paris, Coordinator, Student Representative Council

Ms Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer.

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Jana Paris

From: Maegan SwarbrickSent: Monday, 21 September 2015 3:45 PMTo: Jana ParisSubject: Flying minute

Hi Jana, As discussed, our options for improving visibility of the SRC portal page are: Option 1 (my preference) A page similar to www.cqu.edu.au/studentleadership that outlines the functions and benefits of the Council, then links to our internal site for more information. Benefits – the site has a nicer look and feel. The site is connected to the corporate website. Searchable via Google. Risks – we would be restricted to a small number of pages. The entire SRC site could not be moved to this platform. Option 2 Moving our existing pages to the public portal, similar to https://my.cqu.edu.au/web/student‐portal. This is searchable via Google and allows us more freedom than the Corporate website which is governed by the Marketing Directorate. Benefits – the entire SRC site can be hosted on a public platform. Searchable via Google. Risks – look and feel is not as nice. Additional considerations If we decide on Option 1, we then need to decide if the remaining site should be public or private (including member details). My preference would be private. Please note I will also have a vanity URL created, would you like www.cqu.edu.au/studentcouncil or are there other suggestions? And as a side note – when planning your budget, it would be fantastic if you could factor in some boosts for your Facebook posts. These are approximately $30 each boost and ensure the post is seen by a wider audience. Marketing will hopefully have the Instagram brief for Uni Games ready tomorrow. Thanks for inviting me along to your meeting today. Hopefully my input was helpful. Kind regards, Mae

From: Jana Paris Sent: Friday, 18 September 2015 9:16 AM

NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP FORUM

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Mr Benjamin Brown Chair, Student Representative Council


Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council to discuss the attendance of Ryan and Ben at the National Student Leadership Forum.

Issue: That Council members are made aware of learned experiences in attending the National Student Leadership Forum and if attendance of this forum is recommended for future Council/University students.

Background: The National Student Leadership Forum is focused on beliefs & values and how they are used in leadership. The forum involved receiving a large number speech’s the most notable of which were from; Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, The Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, The Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten and The Premier of NSW Michael Baird. These leaders, along with many other politicians and dignitaries we had the opportunity to speak with, did not talk on policy or their next campaign move. They talked about their up brining and the events in their life that got them to the positions they are currently in. They spoke about how their values are challenged through leadership and how they have changed. The main aim of the forum was to outline the importance of holding strong to your values and how they were developed.

Rationale: To provide the Council with insight into this conference and learned experiences.

Consultation:

Mr Benjamin Brown, Chair, Student Representative Council

Mr Ryan Bird, Deputy Chair, Student Representative Council.

Conclusion: N/A.

Attachment: N/A.


Ms Jana Paris, Coordinator, Student Representative Council.


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Figure 1: Dinner in the Great Hall

Figure 2: The Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove

Figure 3: Some of Saturdays Community Service efforts

Figure 4: Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten

Figure 5: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Figure 6: Benjamin and Ryan, ANZAC Parade

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2015

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Ms Jana Paris Coordinator, Student Representative Council


Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss the Student Representative Council (SRC) Report.

Issue: The SRC Report has been provided to Council as an update item for noting and information.

Background: The SRC was established in by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 21 October 2014. The Council will provide reports to the University Council and advice to the University’s executive management team in relation to student issues.

Rationale: To provide the Council with a summary of held and planned activities of the SRC.

Consultation: N/A.

Conclusion: That Council members continue to engage with the University community and assist with promoting the SRC.

Attachment:

Student Representative Council Report – September 2015.




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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL REPORT

1 National Student Leadership Forum

1.1 National Student Leadership Forum Mr Benjamin Brown, Student Leadership Council (SRC) Chair, and Deputy Chair, Mr Ryan Bird, attended the National Student Leadership Forum held in Canberra on 17-20 September 2015. Keynote addresses were received in Parliament House from notable guest speakers including: Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, The Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, The Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten and The Premier of NSW Michael Baird. The Forum focused on belief and values and how they are used in leadership. Benjamin and Ryan advised that they had the opportunity to personally speak with a number of politicians and other dignitaries who discussed how events in their lives led to the positions held and how their values are challenged through leadership.

“The main aim of the forum was to outline the importance of holding strong to your values and how they were developed. Personally I had already outlined my values long before going to the forum, so instead of grounding my values I was able to develop upon them and recognise where I am best able to use them for the University and wider community,” Benjamin commented. Ryan stated "The National Student Leadership Forum was an unbelievable experience that I was extremely fortunate to attend. The forum was centred around faith and values, therefore we were all encouraged to consider what faith and values we possess and how we use those faith and values in not only our decisions as leaders, but role models to the community. We were extremely lucky to be able to meet the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition and hear from them personally about the faith and values that they try to live by day to day when they make decisions at both a national level and as fathers of their families. A highlight of the forum was serving a low socio-economic community within Canberra where we were allocated to homes to carry out manual work and general duties. The theme for this was to understand that if we want to change the world, then we must be able to change and make a difference in the communities that we live in. The forum itself is unable to be summed up in words as simple it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The forum and the experiences learnt from the four days away is a feeling that can only be felt once attending. I have no doubt that everyone who attends this forum, past, present and future will be able to contribute to make this world a better place but to also develop and become greater leaders to the people they serve."

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2 Australian University Games 2.1 Universals

The competition outcome to name the University’s sports team resulted in the name ‘Universals’. The winning entry was received from Bundaberg student, Mr Adrian Kelly from the School of Medical and Applied Sciences.

2.2 Australian University Games The final results released on 9 October 2015 from Australian University Sport detailed that the total number of participants competing in the Australian University Games (AUGs) exceeded 8,300 students from 42 universities competing in 32 sports.

The Overall University Champion was The University of Sydney. The Per Capita Champion was Bond University and The University of Western Australia won the John White Spirit of the Games award. CQUniversity’s inaugural entry into the AUGs, which was supported by the SRC, was a huge success and we competed in the following sports:

Men’s Touch

Mixed Touch

Rugby Sevens

Cricket T20

Taekwondo

Triple Jump

Discus

Running. Our University proudly won:

Gold for Discus (and broke the record discus throw at the AUGs)

Gold for Triple Jump

Silver for Men’s Touch

Silver for Taekwondo. Both our University Sports Captains, Taryn Gollshewsky and Jackson Hughes, along with fellow team mate Justin Cridland received the Green and Gold Medallion which recognises outstanding performances at National Australian University Sport events. 2.3 Student Communications and Media Coverage Student Communications and Marketing’s online team developed a plan to help staff and students stay up to date with the team throughout the AUGs including providing the ability for the University’s Team Manager to release photos throughout the University’s media streams. Several student and staff broadcasts leading up to and following the event were also completed in addition to a blog article featuring student testimonials (item 2.4). Print coverage was achieved in the Bundaberg News Mail and the Morning Bulletin in Rockhampton.

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2.4 Student Testimonials - Australian University Games 2015

BRENT MITCHELL Sport: Rugby Sevens Studying: Bachelor of Secondary Education Campus: Brisbane Blog Entry: Being an optimistic student the idea competing within an event with such a high

calibre reputation was invigorating. Understanding it was the first time CQUniversity had participated within a decade also raised anticipation. I competed not only as a player within our rugby seven’s team but took on the responsibility of being coach. Despite having limited preparation due to our team coming from a variety of locations and a mixed level of talent and or experience, it was incredible. Not only did we form mateship within the team, we also made great bonds with other competitors, embracing the true event spirit.

My most memorable moment would have to be playing against one of the high performance teams and we had the best post-try celebration of the tournament incorporating some cricket. Playing in the Australian University Games (AUGs) has inspired myself and some of the players and already we are planning future goals. Right now we are undergoing negotiations with the university to launch a rugby 7’s program for 2016. Having a rugby 7’s program would allow us to do the following: flourish at next year’s AUGs, compete in other tournaments in Queensland, and build a university atmosphere amongst students. Personally I am already counting down the days to meet back up with my team and play because it is better than lego.

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STEVEN TRIPNEY Sport: Triple Jump Studying: Bachelor of Exercise Sports and Science Campus: Sydney Blog Entry: I have to say from the outset I always felt 100% supported by the university. Jana

Paris, the University Team Manager was fantastic in providing me with all relevant information and always kept an open line of communication for any enquiries I had. Upon arrival Jana made sure that I had appropriate uniform and even went above and beyond to get a polo shirt for my wife. This was a big deal for me since having my wife and son with me was a non-negotiable and I wanted them to feel as much a part of the experience as I did. The hotel was accommodating for anyone who is in our situation where we could enjoy a week on the Gold Coast without having to contest with hundreds of other university students. That being said the social program sounded very well organised. On competition day I felt as though I was competing at an Athletics Australia run event. Volunteers were well prepared and ran the event well. Winning gold made me feel as though I was making a valued contribution to CQU which was good to do as they had gone to great lengths to help me prepare. The competition was a good opportunity to begin the summer season early and practice competing against other national level athletes. There was a healthy mix of those competing for individual performance and also those competing to gain points for the overall points tally for their university. To sum everything up my 5 days and 4 nights at University games was a family friendly, well organised, tremendously enjoyable, fully supported and competitive week. It made me feel proud to wear the colours and be a part of CQU. My wife's family are already expecting us in Perth next year and of course... I need to defend my title ha ha!

JACKSON HUGHES Sport: Men’s Touch Studying: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Campus: Rockhampton Blog Entry: Participating at the Australian University games for the first time, I wasn’t really sure

what to expect. However whilst we were the new players to the scene, we definitely left our mark. The CQU mens touch football side advanced all the way to the grand final, where we were narrowly beaten by Western Sydney University. Securing a team silver medal was a tremendous achievement. On top of this, Justin Cridland and I were also awarded the ‘Green and Gold' medallion for making the Australian Universities Merit team. This was a great honour to receive and it is a great feeling to know that I assisted the touch team to success in our first year. As well as this, I felt very privileged and honoured to captain CQU as a whole at the games; all of the players represented the University brilliantly. My advice for students wishing to compete in future years is to be confident in your ability and have a go! Uni sport’s organisation of the games is really well done, making it a great week of competition, meeting and socialising with around 7,500 students from across Australia.

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TARYN GOLLSHEWSKY Sport: Discus Studying: Bachelor Exercise and Sport Sciences Campus: Bundaberg Blog Entry: It was fantastic to have fellow students representing CQU alongside me at the AUGs.

It was wonderful to experience the team environment with everyone being so supportive. I especially enjoyed sharing my success with my roommates Jack Frawley and Amy Rattray who came to watch my competition. It was certainly a more eventful and fun-filled Australian University Games this year in comparison to last year. Congrats to all involved!

MARTIN GREEN Sport: Cricket T20 Studying: Bachelor of Business – Management degree Location: Gold Coast Blog Entry: I’m Martin Hansen. I am at the tail end of a Bachelor of Business - management

degree with one course to complete. I have been studying via flex. I was a little apprehensive about throwing my name in the hat for the Australia University Games (AUGs) but as a mature age student (44 years old) and living on the Gold Coast, the venue for this year’s event, I didn’t want to finish my time at Uni with regrets. After several emails to Jana Paris, our team manager, I was selected for the T20 cricket. Rolling up on day 1 for our first game I didn’t know what to expect. Let’s just say that I’m no first class cricketer but after our first practice session I realised we were all of a similar standard. A large contingent of the team travelled up from Sydney and the rest of us from South East Queensland. My initial concern was how we would all get along but we ended up with a great group of blokes, easy going with a fantastic sense of humour. While our enthusiasm didn’t translate into glory on the field we had the best time and gave 100% (we can say that we won our final even if it was only the play-off for 9th and 10th). To anyone questioning whether or not they would be suitable for an event like the AUG my only advice is to do it. Experience all uni life has for you. As a flex student you often feel a little isolated but being in a team makes you feel like a valued member of university life. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to join one of the team or individual sports. Don’t let age or ability be a barrier. Create memories and friendships that will last for years to come. Thanks again CQU for the best time ever.

RAHUL VIJ – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Sport: Cricket T20 Studying: Master of Professional Accounting Location: Brisbane Blog Entry: Thank you for giving me opportunity to share my memorable experience. It was a

week of extraordinary fun, excitement and happiness. I never thought that playing and sharing accommodation with people of different parts of the world can be this amazing. As an international student it is the best platform to show latent abilities or skills and also to see how great the sports environment and standards are in Australia. I would really recommend my international fellow students to participate and experience the Australian University Games. In the end I really want to thank CQUniversity staff for being so supportive and for providing us the most beautiful accommodation to all of us.

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3 Student Experience and Governance Conference 2015

3.1 Student Experience and Governance Conference 2015 SRC member Kadambari Ravichandran participated along with seven other students in the student panel held at the Student Experience and Governance Division Conference in September 2015. The panel allowed our SRC representative to meet fellow students from varying cohorts and stages within their studies. The panel members convened prior to this event to discuss feedback and ideas about their individual student experience. Participating in the panel was rewarding for the students, allowing them a professional development opportunity in addition to providing feedback about their experiences directly to professional staff of the Division.

4 Next Steps 4.1 Senior Leadership Conference The SRC will be convening in Cairns for their next Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, 20 October 2015, allowing our student members to attend the official Cairns Campus opening and part of the University’s Senior Leadership Conference. Our Student Council members will also be participating as panel members in the Student Voice Panel in the Senior Leadership Conference on Thursday, 22 October 2015 and very much look forward to having the opportunity to be further involved with the University to represent the students of CQUniversity.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Mr Shivam Sagar Student Representative Council


Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss promotion of sporting activities through the Student Representative Council (SRC).

Issue: Students are not really aware of the sporting activities and they are needed to be encouraged to participate in such games and events.

Background: Students enjoyed participating in the chancellor’s cup and Australian University Games but more students need to participate in such events and know about it.

Rationale: It was discussed and found during the Campus Life Committee meetings that the students want to have regular sporting events to be provided by the university. CQU Melbourne has currently formed its futsal team with 12 players and previously is having a very good cricket team. Sports for girls are to be introduced soon. Students are finding such events to be important and relaxing. But it is needed that the SRC should come forward and encourage students to participate. SRC can result to be successful for promoting CQU in such sporting activities.

Consultation:

Campus Life Committee

Melbourne Students.

Conclusion: It is recommended that the University allow SRC to promote such events and also help to organise some activities.

Attachment: N/A.




COUNCIL

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL AT ORIENTATION

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Mr Shivam Sagar Student Representative Council


Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss promoting the Student Representative Council (SRC) during orientation and also provide students with the information and role of SRC.

Issue: That the new students are not aware of SRC and its role at the university. Students find it difficult to settle and share problems in the starting weeks of their studies at CQUniversity.

Background: Previously SRC was introduced and promoted by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Scott Bowman during student forum and it was found that students were not aware of SRC much before that. After the introduction of SRC students came up with their problems with deep faith and belief.

Rationale: If SRC is promoted from start and students are made aware about its role then it is believed that students will feel backed with support and will have a channel to bring in their thoughts. Students can be given a short presentation or briefing about:

SRC and its role

Importance of emails

Use of UCROO

Student experience at CQU.

Consultation: N/A.

Conclusion: It is recommended that the University organise something for SRC during orientation day in order to achieve the above said points.

Attachment:

N/A.




COUNCIL

STUDENT SERVICES AND AMENITIES FEE SURVEY

Meeting Date: 20 October 2015 Submitted by: Ms Jana Paris Coordinator, Student Representative Council

Action required: Choose an item.

Recommendation: That the Student Representative Council discuss the Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey.

Issue: The results from the Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey have been provided for Council discussion.

Background: As per action sheet the survey results from the Student Services and Amenities have been provided for discussion.

Rationale: Data survey was obtained by surveying students new to Term 2, 2015 who were required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee, both international and domestic, from all study locations. The survey achieved a 14% response rate. In real terms, a total of 2056 students were surveyed with 284 responses received.

Consultation:

Ms Maegan Swarbrick, Communications Officer.

Conclusion: The top three priorities remain as follows: 1. Study skill development 2. Employment services and advice on careers 3. Libraries, reading rooms and group work spaces. Trending suggestions from open responses were as follows:

Study Location Trending Suggestions

Brisbane 1. Table, Chairs and workspaces

Bundaberg 1. Kitchenette facilities 2. Extended Library hours 3. Gym 4. Social events

Melbourne 1. Additional textbooks available in the Library 2. Update computers 3. Student facing staff training 4. Sports and social activities

Rockhampton 1. Orientation activities and networking opportunities for distance students in the region

Sydney 1. Additional textbooks in the Library 2. Graduate career and internships


Attachment:

SSAF Survey Results Term 2 2015.


Ms Maegan Swarbrick, Communications Officer.

CQUNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS

Student Services and Amenities Fee Survey

New Students Term 2 2015

September 2015

The following data was obtained by surveying students new to Term 2 2015 who are required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee, both international and domestic, from all study locations. This survey achieved a 14% response rate. In real terms, a total of 2056 students were surveyed with 284 responses received.

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Demographic Data ……………………………………………………………………………… 2

Overall results ....................................................................................................................... 4

Extremely Important/Important VS Not Important VS N/A ..................................................... 5

Extremely Important/Important VS Not Important/N/A ........................................................... 6

Open Ended Responses: ...................................................................................................... 7

Summary of trending suggestions ..................................................................................... 7

Adelaide campus: .............................................................................................................. 8

Biloela campus: ................................................................................................................. 8

Brisbane campus: .............................................................................................................. 8

Trending suggestions: ............................................................................................................ 10

Bundaberg campus: ........................................................................................................ 10


Cairns Study Centre: ....................................................................................................... 11

Emerald Study Hub: ........................................................................................................ 12

Gladstone campus:.......................................................................................................... 12


Mackay campus: ............................................................................................................. 13

Melbourne campus: ......................................................................................................... 14


Noosa campus: ............................................................................................................... 17

Rockhampton campus: .................................................................................................... 17


Sydney campus: .............................................................................................................. 18


Internal/Distance Education ............................................................................................. 21

International/Domestic ..................................................................................................... 21

Campus Nomination ........................................................................................................ 22

Extremely Important/Important ........................................................................................ 23

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Demographic Data: Please indicate if you are a domestic or international student:

Mode Number of Students Percentage of Respondents

Domestic Student 147 51.8%

International Student 137 48.2%

Total 284 100%

Please indicate your mode of study: Mode Number of Students Percentage

Internal (On-campus) 176 62.0%

Distance Education 108 38.0%

Total 284 100%

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Please select your campus. For Distance Education students please select the campus you contact for enquiries or attend for services or residential schools: Study location Number of students Percentage

Adelaide 1 0.4%

Biloela 1 0.4%

Brisbane 52 18.3%

Bundaberg 23 8.1%

Cairns 7 2.5%

Cannonvale 0 0.0%

Charters Towers 0 0.0%

Cooma 0 0.0%

Edithvale 0 0.0%

Emerald 4 1.4%

Geraldton 2 0.7%

Gladstone 8 2.8%

Karratha 0 0.0%

Mackay 15 5.3%

Melbourne 67 23.6%

Noosa 14 4.9%

Perth 2 0.7%

Rockhampton 30 10.6%

Sydney 54 19.0%

Townsville 4 1.4%

Yeppoon 0 0.0%

Total 284 100%

Overall results

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Extremely Important/Important VS Not Important VS N/A

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Extremely Important/Important VS Not Important/N/A

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Open Ended Responses:

The following information has been derived from open responses received from domestic and international students who completed the survey. In total, the survey received 72 open ended responses. Reponses are listed below by study location.

Summary of trending suggestions Study location Trending suggestions

Brisbane 1. Tables, chairs and workspaces.

Bundaberg 1. Kitchenette facilities 2. Extended Library hours 3. Gym 4. Social events.

Melbourne 1. Additional textbooks available in the Library

2. Update computers 3. Student facing staff training 4. Sports and social activities.

Rockhampton 1. Orientation activities and networking opportunities for distance students in the region.

Sydney 1. Additional textbooks in the Library 2. Graduate careers and internships.

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Adelaide campus: Citizenship Mode of

study Study location

Please suggest any further services or amenities that you would find valuable:

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Adelaide Having more online support for Moodle and extensions etc. Knowing what week of the semester it is.

Biloela campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Biloela Longer hours to be able to access services. Ability to be able to use printing facilities.

Brisbane campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Brisbane Decent access in real time to lectures online.

Domestic Student

Internal (On-campus)

Brisbane Decent tables and chairs in lecture rooms. We're grown adults not pre-schoolers! Nothing fits on this chair desks and it's NOT conducive to study or comfort!!

International Student


Brisbane Financial support for international students

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Domestic Student


Brisbane Gym

Domestic Student


Brisbane I would really like decent study tables and chairs in lectures. You can't put anything on these, you can't sit for prolonged periods of time and they are really uncomfortable and damaging to the posture

Domestic Student


Brisbane Iced coffee bubblers



Brisbane If a native language representative for each individual community is there for new students then it is good for students growth. Like for indian students one indian representative is there to assist them. then it is really beneficial



Brisbane Internships with some good corporate companies for students related to their core course.

Domestic Student


Brisbane Mature aged services

Domestic Student


Brisbane Some decent work stations at the Brisbane campus please. You have given us these little plastic chairs with a fold over table. We spend nearly 16 hours a week in them. Not a good resource choice I'm afraid. I am considering changing universities next year due to the lack of resources. They teach and charge the same, and have better resources. I have raised this with admin and the academic staff, and have been told that I should change if not happy. Interesting.

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Trending suggestions: • Tables, chairs and workspaces are not comfortable or conducive to study.

Bundaberg campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student


Bundaberg 1. Vending machine, microwave and a bar fridge in afterhours rooms.

2. Later Library hours.

3. A gym at Bundaberg Campus.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Bundaberg A music club/group for external students studying bachelor or diploma in music to meet at the nearest campus and have social/study days to meet lecturers and other students and go over material for the semester, maybe even practice for a university big band event?...just idea's - JC

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Bundaberg Extended library hours. I am an external student due to work commitments and it is almost impossible for me to make use of the library outside of work hours

Domestic Student


Bundaberg Microwave, bar fridge and vending machine in afterhour’s room. A gym on the campus

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Bundaberg Social events such as Friday night drinks or something where both distance and internal students can mingle and make friends.

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Trending suggestions: • Kitchenette facilities

• Extended Library hours

• Gym

• Social events.

Cairns Study Centre: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Cairns Flex students usually feel isolated from the UNI community would be great to have organised events for such groups in order to incorporate with internal students. Distance students are more vulnerable & dependent on technology if the delivery of online lectures and material is delayed or inaccessible it’s hard to keep up with the work load. Very important that the video links and the audio is of good quality and properly monitored, uploaded. Individual contact either by phone or pre-booked interview process could be very assuring for distance students.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Cairns We should be able to pay our University Bills at Cairns Campus

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Emerald Study Hub: Citizenship Mode of

study: Study location


Domestic Student

Distance Education

Emerald Ability to attend lectures in real time via video link when commitments allow

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Emerald Na

Gladstone campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Gladstone I think the Gladstone Campus requires improvement and more support on all aspects.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Gladstone More career and program support, creation of a Uni bar so there is somewhere other than the library to socialise, less emails and more texts advertising events.

Trending suggestions: • Support services.

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Mackay campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student


Mackay A decent cafeteria or refectory would be appreciated.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Mackay It would be great if there could be some sort of child care so you could come into the library and study while they look after your child/ren for a few hours. I've found especially this week while trying to get assignments done that a few hours child free has been the best time for me, but I'm unable to do this all the time.

Domestic Student


Mackay More time available for academic learning center

Domestic Student


Mackay Needs to be more sporting opportunities at CQU Mackay Ooralea.

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Melbourne campus: Citizenship Mode of




Distance Education

Melbourne Books are very expensive, international students are able to afford the book for all course. So course books in library are insufficient.



Melbourne Books should be available on campus so student can use that book for study without buying that expensive books .



Melbourne Books should be enough in library so that students should have no need to wait for a long to issue or reissue any book and books should be available for the same edition that we are going to study in our course.



Melbourne Flexibility for later time and can attend another time lecture of same lecturer



Melbourne Flexible workshop schedules



Melbourne Gymnasium



Melbourne Help in financial and provide more Food and drink on campus. Provide more books in library. thanx



Melbourne Highlighting the inbuilt talents and using them for betterment of the person and for the university. Some students may have special talents which uni or people around them may not recognize. a special occasion should be conducted to appraise their

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talents



Melbourne I think the campus must be open 24hours for all students especially for international students thanks


Distance Education

Melbourne I think the student administration service needs improvement, I cant explain in words. Obviously it is not bad but still it needs some improvement.



Melbourne I think there is nothing to suggest



Melbourne Library needs to improve as well as computers need to be upgraded



Melbourne Lounge Area with comfy sofas



Melbourne More aware staff ! My graduation is postponed for one more semester because of their advice



Melbourne Need more computers



Melbourne Need more quality teacher.....



Melbourne Not yet in my mind...

International Internal (On- Melbourne Recommended textbooks must be in abundance so that students do not need to

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Student campus) purchase them.



Melbourne Some rooms are very noisy because of the wind fan system in the building



Melbourne Sports activities like cricket tournaments and scholarships



Melbourne The time of student support and activities should be more available. For example, some students may have classes from Mon to Wed and have part time work on other days, so they cannot attend the activities on Thu and Fri.



Melbourne University should provide adequate information regarding insurance policy for International Student.



Melbourne We would like more indoor games and more fun activities.

Trending suggestions: • Additional textbooks available in the Library

• Update computers

• Student Administration staff training

• Sports and social activities.

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Noosa campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Noosa Can we have something fun on campus in the student rec room for students to do. Like a pool table, ping pong it just a TV to watch movies.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Noosa The ALC is extremely important and has been very beneficial for me, especially the science and essay workshops

Rockhampton campus: Citizenship Mode of



Domestic Student

Distance Education

Rockhampton A much simpler beginning as a student on line. Maybe just one site, that is for new beginning students, as the complexity of the website and the navigating the website was horrendous. When one has a time limit and really wishes to start and do well at study without the confusion and misunderstanding of the wording; set out of; and what seems to me to be an inability to look at it, the website and directions/instructions, from the point of view of the new student/users to the University. The next hurdle is enough, the one of beginning the course without the stress, frustration and being put off doing the degree that I felt in July. There were many times giving up was the best option, and I am hoping that this message can be taken seriously enough to do something about this, as many, I believe would have given up. And i ask you the question, is the beginning of study of a degree, and the introduction to a University, meant to be a huge challenge for the potential student? Is it meant to be a separating of those who do well at navigating complex websites,

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as opposed to those that find complex websites a nightmare?

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Rockhampton Proper orientation services for distance students when attending orientation on closest campus that does not offer particular subject

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Rockhampton Services to help distance students meet with other students face-to-face and study. Studying alone via distance can feel disconnected and not interactive.

Domestic Student

Distance Education

Rockhampton University tutors that contact students and return calls

Trending suggestions: • Orientation activities and networking opportunities for distance students in the region.

Sydney campus: Citizenship

Mode of study:

Study location




Sydney Assignments



Sydney At the time being all are good



Sydney Contact details which can be useful and some useful website names like transport

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Domestic Student


Sydney Guidance to help find jobs to new graduates.



Sydney Help students to do assignment please don't confuse us. When we show the assignment .


Distance Education

Sydney In library should keep more than 5 copies for a book.



Sydney In my opinion, the Sydney campus facilities are not bad, but very dirty. And also it smells very bad and gives us headache (most students have bad smell) Very uncomfortable. Is there any possibility having air conditioner in the classrooms? Please consider about cleaning of desks and computers.



Sydney It’s a good thing to include for the betterment of university.



Sydney Job placement or At least paid internship every year.



Sydney None other than what is listed above



Sydney Provide many books in library, please



Sydney Provide sufficient books to the students from library

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Domestic Student

Distance Education

Sydney Support from lectures



Sydney That's it from my side; CQU is doing much more which other university would not be able to do for us. Thank You Staff.



Sydney Transport advice and Also How to do exams and assignments like model and preparation



Sydney University has to plan for the extra classes for programming language (e.g. C, C++, and java) for the students, which is very useful for getting a IT job...I think this would also help students who are from electronics or some other backgrounds doing MIT or MIS in the campus.

Trending suggestions: 1. Additional textbooks in the Library

2. Graduate careers and internships.

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Comparison of 2014 and 2015 survey data:

Internal/Distance Education All students 2014 New students Term 1 2015 New students Term 2 2015

Please indicate your mode of study: Mode Number of

Students Percentage of Respondents

Number of Students

Percentage of Respondents

Number of Students


Internal (on-campus)

1007 45.8% 414 57.3 % 176 62.0%

Distance Education

1191 54.2% 309 42.7 % 108 38.0%

Total 2198 100% 723 100% 284 100%

International/Domestic All students 2014 New students Term 1 2015 New students Term 2 2015

Please indicate your mode of study: Mode Number

of Students


Number of Students


Number of Students


Domestic 1659 75.5% 599 82.8 % 147 51.8%

International 539 24.5% 124 17.2 % 137 48.2%

Total 2198 100% 723 100% 284 100%

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Campus Nomination All students 2014 New students Term 1 2015 New students Term 2 2015

Please select your study location. For Distance Education students please select the campus or centre you contact for enquiries, or attend for services or residential schools: Campus Number of

Students Percentage of Respondents

Number of Students


Number of Students


Adelaide 12 0.5% 6 0.8 % 1 0.4%

Biloela 4 0.2% 0 0.0 % 1 0.4%

Brisbane 320 14.6% 113 15.6 % 52 18.3%

Bundaberg 215 9.8% 90 12.4 % 23 8.1%

Cairns 35 1.6% 13 1.8 % 7 2.5%

Cannonvale 1 0.0% 0 0.0 % 0 0.0%

Charters Towers

2 0.1% 1 0.1 % 0 0.0%

Cooma 1 0.0% 0 0.0 % 0 0.0%

Edithvale 0 0.0% 0 0.0 % 0 0.0%

Emerald 3 0.1% 1 0.1 % 4 1.4%

Geraldton 12 0.5% 5 0.7 % 2 0.7%

Gladstone 52 2.4% 16 2.2 % 8 2.8%

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Karratha 1 0.0% 0 0.0 % 0 0.0%

Mackay 178 8.1% 86 11.9 % 15 5.3%

Melbourne 231 10.5% 60 8.3 % 67 23.6%

Noosa 155 7.1% 27 3.7 % 14 4.9%

Perth 10 0.5% 6 0.8 % 2 0.7%

Rockhampton 653 29.7% 223 30.8 % 30 10.6%

Sydney 269 12.2% 61 8.4 % 54 19.0%

Townsville 43 2.0% 15 2.1 % 4 1.4%

Yeppoon 1 0.0% 0 0.0 % 0 0.0%

Total 2198 100% 723 100% 284 100%

Extremely Important/Important A comparison of Extremely Important/Important across both reports indicates that the top three responses to the question “Please indicate if you want the following services provided by indicating the level of importance they have to you. If a service does not apply to you, please select N/A (Not Applicable)” remain the same, although re-ordered:

1. Study skill development

2. Employment services and advice on careers

3. Libraries, reading rooms and group work spaces.

‘Financial advice and assistance’ and ‘Orientation to student life’ remain in the top five responses.

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‘Advocacy in matters arising from the policies, procedures and rules’, ‘Health and welfare services’, ‘Production and dissemination of media’, ‘Food and drink on campus’ and ‘Advice on policy, procedures and rules’ remain in the top ten responses, again re-ordered.

‘Debating and competitive clubs’, ‘Multi-faith Chaplaincy support’ and ‘Child care services’ remain in the bottom three responses

CHANNEL DESCRIPTION AUDIENCE REACH* FREQUENCY CONTACT

UNINEWS UniNews is CQUniversity’s official news channel. New stories about a range of different topics are published every day. All stories are available online under the news section of the website. Top stories are also collated for a weekly UniNews update that is sent every Thursday afternoon to all university staff, media contacts and subscribers.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students

Schools and teachers

Community groups

Media

Politicians (all levels of government)

Other universities

5,000 + people weekly Website updated daily plus weekly email broadcast.

Marc Barnbaum, Media Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

Division: Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President

MEDIA RELEASES/ ALERTS/ FEATURES

The Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate work with all areas of the University to identify and develop media angles. Stories are then developed into media alerts/ releases and/or features for distribution to broad or targeted media lists. Stories are then often picked up by journalists and producers, and the Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate facilitates contact between CQUniversity contacts and the media.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


Other universities

Not measurable (some work may lead to mass coverage while other work may lead to limited or no coverage)

Daily Marc Barnbaum, Media Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate



CQU CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

EDITORIALS Editorials are similar to feature stories but are generally developed about a specific subject following a request from the media or a targeted publication. For example we may at times be approached by government organisations to develop content about activities related to a project funded by public funds.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


Other universities

Measured on a case by case basis. Reach will be dependent on the readership numbers of the publication.

As needed. Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


ADVERTORIALS Advertorials are the same as editorials however we need to pay for their placement. Advertorials are usually placed and developed in consultation with Marketing Services.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


Other universities

Measured on a case by case basis. Reach will be dependent on the readership numbers of the publication.

As needed. Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


VC FAST FIVE The VC’s Fast Five is a weekly graphical communication that lists the top five achievements of the University in the week that was. Items are generally selected from UniNews by the Vice-Chancellor’s office. Some items also make the list via direct nomination and word of mouth. The VC’s fast five is distributed via email

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Future students


Other universities

50,000+ across all communication mediums used for distribution.

Weekly (every Friday) Greg Chapman, Communications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


and social media. Martin Elms, Director, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


STARS OF THE CQUNIVERSE Stars of the CQUniverse features staff members, students and alumni. All participants are either nominated by their peers or selected by the Corporate Communications team as a result of a UniNews story.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Future students

50,000+ across all communication mediums used for distribution.

Weekly (every Wednesday) Greg Chapman, Communications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate



VC BLOG The VC blog provides audiences with insight into the VC’s opinion on current issues as well as information about his activities and significant outcomes for the University.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Future students


Other universities

2,000 + 1-2 times weekly Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

Martin Elms, Director, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


EXECUTIVE NEWSLETTERS The University’s deputy Vice-Chancellor’s have the opportunity to release monthly or quarterly newsletter updates that provide information on

Staff 1,500 + Monthly/ quarterly (distribution is dependent on DVC’s requirements)


Division: Office of the Vice-

operational outcomes and/or upcoming projects.

Chancellor and President

STAFF UPDATES Executive staff members and/or divisions may send information to staff or students about a specific issue that has arisen or to alert them to some important news.

Staff 1,500+ As required. Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


BE MAGAZINE Be Magazine is the University’s official magazine. The key purpose of the magazine is to engage with staff, students, alumni and donors.

Staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry


100,000+ Twice yearly (March and September)

Priscilla Crighton, New Media and Publications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


STUDENT BROADCAST The Student Broadcast is the official newsletter for all CQUniversity students. The newsletter provides information about programs, student services, support services, events, key dates and general university information.

Students 30,000+ Fortnightly Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer, Student Experience Directorate

Ashleigh Truscott, Student Communications Officer, Student Experience Directorate

Division: Student Experience and Governance Directorate

FACEBOOK CQUniversity hosts two official Facebook pages – a general page used for engagement and recruitment as well as student page aimed specifically at engaging with students.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


40,000+ Updated daily Priscilla Crighton, New Media and Publications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications,

Community groups

Media


Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate


Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer, Student Experience Directorate (for Student Facebook page)

Ashleigh Truscott, Student Communications Officer, Student Experience Directorate (for Student Facebook page)


TWITTER CQUniversity hosts an official Twitter account for both the University and UniNews. Along with this several of the University executive also have accounts and regularly share university related information.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


Other universities

3,000+ Updated several times per day Priscilla Crighton, New Media and Publications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate



INSTAGRAM The University hosts an official Instagram account to engage with audiences via images that represent the University and what we do. This is a key channel to

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

1000+ Updated daily Priscilla Crighton, New Media and Publications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

engage with students and prospective students.

Industry

Future students

Community groups

Media


Other universities



LINKEDIN The official university LinkedIn account allows us to share information and news with people who are interested in and connected with CQUniversity.

Staff

Prospective staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


Other universities

17,000+ Updated weekly Priscilla Crighton, New Media and Publications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate



SKILL UP Skill Up is a publication specifically developed for the VET sector and aims to engage with stakeholders in this group.

Staff

Students

Alumni

Partners

Industry

Future students


Community groups

Media


1000+ Quarterly Mary Bolling, Communications Officer, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate

CORPORATE EVENTS CALENDAR

The Corporate Events Calendar runs off the CQUniversity website with

Staff

Prospective staff

N/A Updated as needed Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and

the four closest events featured on the homepage every day. Student or public facing events should always be published on the calendar.

Students

Alumni

Industry

Future students


Media

Government Relations Directorate


STUDENT EMAILS Emails about specific information that students need to know (in addition to the SBE) can be sent to students on an as needs basis. This is reviewed on a case by case to ensure students are only receiving information via email that is valuable and relevant to them.

Students Dependent on information being sent and the group it is being sent to.

As required Maegan Swarbrick, Student Communications Officer, Student Experience Directorate (for Student Facebook page)



SMS SMS is both an easy and effective way to distribute messages and encourage action. It is however a method that is used sparingly so as to not bombard stakeholders and annoy them. Usually this method is only used to remind stakeholders of important dates or to alert them to an emergency or other unexpected event.

Staff

Students

Dependent on information being sent and the group it is being sent to.

As required Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate





SCREENSAVERS/ HOLDSCREENS

These resources allow us to promote messages to students and staff. It is an effective way to promote information as this is something that regularly appears in front of these audiences.

Staff

Students

Dependent on information being sent and the group it is being sent to.






POSTERS Posters can be developed to promote activities, events and projects to staff and students. These can be installed around campus common areas.

Staff

Students

Not measurable Jocelyn Sticklen, Manager Corporate Communications, Corporate Communications and Government Relations Directorate





*Reach figures are based on maximum numbers of those who can access a particular channel and/or average statistics measuring monthly access and readership. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To promote or enquire about promoting an event or activity please email [email protected]

Remember to provide as much information as possible about what you would like to promote including, where you want to promote it, who needs to know about it, times, key dates, venues, special requirements and key contacts.

Remember – you don’t just have to use/rely one of the channels above to promote something. The best results will likely come about by promoting your message across a mix of these channels. Why not talk to us about how to develop a campaign to promote your activities?

Be sure to provide plenty of notice when promoting an event or activity! We will always do our very best to help but the more time we have to help the better outcome you will receive. Providing us with lots of notice will also mean we can plan our time to ensure your communications needs are met. What’s more giving others lots of notice will help to ensure you get maximum engagement and involvement with your activities and events.

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