COVID-19 Citations

• Nisha Rakhesh, Research Development Advisor, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Nisha lead the development of a suite of bespoke online courses under the banner of “Western’s Agricultural Empowerment Initiatives”. This rapid pivoting at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic ensured that years of relationship building with government, research organisations, universities, and
industry in India was not lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit just as Western was due to welcome its first cohort of fee paying students from India. This has ensured Western maintains its momentum with Indian partners at a time of increasing competition from other Australian universities

• Amanda Whibley, Acting Director, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Danielle Aiken, Research Media and Communications Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Toula Arronis, Communications Coordinator, Officer of Marketing and Communication
• Aleisha Banks, Brand Coordinator and Production Manager, Officer of Marketing and Communication
• Kathryn Bannon, Media Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Damien Bellew, Director, Digital Marketing Operations, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Natalie Bradbury, SEO Manager, Strategy and Performance, The Student Experience Office
• Alicia Brodersen, Communications Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Michael Burgess, Chief Student Experience Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Jo Byng, Director International Strategy, Mobility and Operations, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, International
• Matthew Dakin, Director, Campus Safety and Security, Campus Safety and Security
• Stephanie Dowland, Digital Marketing Campaign Manager (International), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, International
• Rachel Falzon, Communications Coordinator, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Matt Gould, Manager, Social Media, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Peter Hilt, Contact Services Manager (Acting), Office of Marketing and Communication
• Sarah Kosorok, Communications Officer, Current Students, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Adrian Low, Social Platform Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Richard Martino, Manager, Student Representation and Participation, The Student Experience Office
• Peter Nadin, Project Support Officer, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, Academic
• Melissa O’Leary, Corporate Communications Manager, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Clare Patience, Communication Manager, Whitlam Institute
• Dearne Richards, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Support Officer, Office of Human Resources
• Jessie Richardson, Acting Executive Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Emily-Kate Ringle-Harris, Research Media and Communications Officer, Officer of Marketing and Communication
• Danielle Roddick, Senior Media Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Ali Sardyga, Media Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Rosemary Sargeant, Communications Coordinator, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Jules Smalley, Associate Director, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, Office of Human Resources
• David Thompson, Research Media and Communications Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Heather Winter, Co-ordinator, Contact Service Centre, Office of Marketing and Communication

The Coronavirus Communications Team formed in February as a response to the escalating global crisis. Since then, they've been critical to the University's response and recovery from COVID-19 by developing, distributing and evaluating communication to various audiences.

The team consists of multidisciplinary staff who have: monitored advice and updates from government, health and other authorities; developed multi-channel communications; liaised with a large number of stakeholders; monitored media and competitor communications; and been responsible for triaging queries from students and staff.

• Michael Burgess, Crisis Management Team Chair, Chief Student Experience Office
• Natalie Bradbury, SEO Manager, Strategy and Performance
• Associate Professor Simon Bedford, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Associate Professor Jo-Anne Chuck, Head of Teaching and Curriculum, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Matthew Dakin, Director, Campus Safety and Security
• Caroline Fijalkowski, Senior Administrative Officer, Campus Safety and Security
• Darren Greentree, Executive Director, Financial Operations, Finance Office
• Susan Hudson, Interim Chief People Officer, Office of Human Resources
• Bill Parasiris, Executive Director, Office of Estate and Commercial
• Associate Professor Daniel Saffioti, Director, Solution and Project Services, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Jules Smalley, Associate Director, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, Office of Human Resources
• Amanda Whibley, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Leanne Yard, Associate Director, Office of Business Intelligence and Performance

The Crisis Management Team (CMT) was formed in February 2020 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Membership of the team consisted a group of highly capable individuals, specialised in their operational streams who assembled very quickly under the most extraordinary circumstances. Almost immediately they developed a rapport and way of working that has delivered outstanding results for the university, it’s staff and students.  Dedication, talent, a deep commitment and focus to the cause and the removal of many institutional impediments has led to much success. At the outbreak of the pandemic, initial work was led by a two-day workshop with Deloitte.  From there the team met daily from 8am and worked tirelessly to manage issues as they arose.

The CMT evolved into the Recovery Management Team (RMT) in August 2020, with a new focus on what the ‘new normal’ for Western might look like post COVID-19, and the creation, updating and facilitation of a University wide Return to Campus plan. The team now acts as the conduit between divisions, schools, academics, professional staff, student support and other supporting services to ensure a consistent, and equitable response, to all issues raised. This has been accomplished largely due to team capacity to lead, mediate, communicate and negotiate with the University community in an extraordinarily cohesive manner. As part of the ongoing RMT remit members continue to provide salient advice and operational support as the University navigates the impacts of the transition back to campus and financial recovery, constantly staying abreast of relevant, timely information as released by Government and NSW Health, coupled with sector updates on “what others are doing”!

• Lynnae Venaruzzo,Head Technology-Enabled-Learning, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Radhika Bhandari,Examinations Coordinator, The Student Experience Office
• Noshir Bulsara,eLearning Support Officer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Melissa Calman,Senior Business Analyst, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Daniel Collins,UX/LX Designer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Samantha Dalkeith, Examinations Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Alison Dayes,Business Analyst, Information Technology & Digital Services
• Lizette Delacy, co-Director, Student Administration and Operations, The Student Experience Office
• Katie Elcombe, IT Projects Communication & Engagement Manager, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Jeffrey Har,Librarian, Library
• Kylie Hartin,Student Experience Advisor (Cluster 1), The Student Experience Office
• Rehana Hassan,Senior Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Joshua Hupalo, Library Technician, Digital Discovery and Services, Library
• George Karliychuk,Lead Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Andrew Komoder,Lead UX/LX Designer,Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Liz Lai, Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Hermy Llacuna, Learning Science Analyst, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Daniel Macey, Senior Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Ravinder Manne,Liaison Librarian, Library
• Dr Glenn Mason,Learning Science Analyst, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Arati Medhekar,Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Maryrose Mooney,Liaison Librarian, Library
• Marie Moore,Liaison Librarian, Library
• Akriti Murugavel, Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Abhishek Nair,Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Lauren Oaklands, Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Ro-Ange Olson,Course Quality Officer (Medicine and Health Science), Office of Quality and Reviews
• Swikar Poudel, Casual Learning Analytics, Digital Futures
• Irene Pridham,Service Delivery Manager, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Daniel Purdy, Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Linda Runnalls,Senior Business Analyst, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Dan Shaw, Former Western Sydney University staff member
• Charlene Smart,Senior Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Linda Smyth,Student Experience Administration Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Peter Steele,Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Dr Kim Vincent,Lead Learning Science Analyst, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Dr Andrew Wagstaffe,UX/LX Designer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Vanessa Wall,Manager, Academic Pathways, Office of Quality and Reviews
• Ben Wong,UX/LX Designer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures
• Helen Wortham,Project Manager, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Johnny Yacolca, Learning Resource Developer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures

Western Sydney University was able to respond to the COVID-19 urgency to transform their assessment practices largely down to the leadership of the Learning Futures Online Assessment Taskforce.  The nominee statement highlights, the historical practice of assessments at Western Sydney University and the ongoing issues of over assessment, using a limited range of assessments types, and not balancing formative and summative within their assessment design to build assessment literacy. There are a range of online assessments types that have been used in higher education to engage learners, inform faculty and students about the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies, and make decisions about progression and certification. The COVID-19 situation elevated many challenges to a completely different level, and in many cases required a re-thinking about how and why we assess. The Learning Futures Online Assessment Taskforce made sense of this work with teaching teams and overcame the complex challenges for the design and delivery of all examination and alternative forms of online assessment for our students. The success is clearly articulated with the positive results of the new approach. However, the lasting impact was that the taskforce was able to scale down dramatically for the subsequent session, and will not be required next year at all. That is a true a mark of success.

• Jules Smalley, Associate Director Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, Office of Human Resources
• Kris Ambrose,Work Health Safety Technical Coordinator, Laboratories, Office of Human Resources
• Matthew Barsoum, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Officer, Office of Human Resources
• Emily Caws,HR Support Officer, Office of Human Resources
• Renae Dean,Project Officer, Major Projects, Office of Human Resources
• Jessica Nour,Injury Management Coordinator, Office of Human Resources
• Dearne Richards,Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer, Office of Human Resources

The Work Health Safety and Wellbeing (WHS&W) Unit has been dedicated to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic for Western Sydney University.   The team has worked many hours to support and assist our staff to meet the challenges that COVID has presented from a WHS&W perspective.

The WHS&W team handled over 128,000 inbound and 65,000 outbound interactions (both email and phone calls) during the period 6 March to 22 September 2020.

These figures do not include face to face and zoom interactions.

• Professor Zonghua Chen, Professor, School of Science
• Professor Gu Fang, School of Engineering
• Dr Yi Guo, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
• Professor Jing Han, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Director, Australia China Institute for Arts and Culture
• Associate Professor Jinghe Han, School of Education
• Professor Vivian Tam, School of Built Environment
• Dr Kenny Wang, School of Humanities and Communication Arts
• Associate Professor Zhiqiong (June) Wang, School of Law
• Dr Julie Wen, School of Social Sciences
• Associate Professor Stella Huiying Wu, School of Business
• Dr Ju Jia (Jeffrey) Zou, School of Engineering
• Associate Professor Xiaoshu Zhu, School of Health Sciences/ NICM Health Research Institute

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the honorary role of Associate Dean International (ADI) evolved as an essential support service for the University's Chinese international student community, those in Australia, and offshore across the Greater China region and Eastern Asia. ADI's, collectively, are continuing  to provide extraordinary academic and wellbeing support to ensure students remain connected and feel part of their University. ADI's have been instrumental in their role as guardians of these very vulnerable students, and as a result, have created a culture of integrity.

• Associate Professor Stella (Huiying) Wu, School of Business
• Khalil Al Jerjawi, Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Dorothea Bowyer,Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Nadine Campbell, Academic Course Advisor, Human Resource Management, School of Business
• Dr Tendai Chikweche, Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Mamta Chowdhury,Senior Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Pheroza Daruwalla,Senior Lecturer, School of Business
• Associate Professor Maria Estela Varua,Director, Research and HDR, School of Business
• Associate Professor Felicitas Evangelista,School of Business
• Dr Francine Garlin,Director, Undergraduate Programs, School of Business
• Dr Sheree Gregory,Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Peter Humphreys,Academic Course Advisor (Postgraduate Accounting), School of Business
• Dr Laurel Jackson,Director, Postgraduate Education, School of Business
• Dr Stanley James, Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Aila Khan,Senior Lecturer, School of Business
• Renee Kovalskis, Executive Project Officer, School of Business
• Dr Yong Li, Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Catherine Link, Associate Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Za Manaf,Academic Course Advisor, Property, School of Business
• Associate Professor Anil Mishra,School of Business
• Krishan Prasad,Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Premaratne Samaranayake,Senior Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Nicole Stegemann, Senior Lecturer, School of Business
• Dr Karina Wardle, Lecturer, School of Business
• Melanie Young, Executive Assistant, School of Business

The International Team are a linguistically and culturally diverse group of professional and academic staff. The team has adopted a coordinated and customised approach to support international students from different global regions. They have actively explored various channels to engage almost 1200
international students to meet them one-on-one or in groups within and beyond working hours. Their commitment has enhanced significantly our students’ pride in being part of the western community and Western’s position of being a sector-leader in supporting international students during the pandemic.

• Dr Leo Robba,Lecturer, Design, School of Humanities and Communication Arts
• Matthew Lahoud, Sessional Academic, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

The Social Design team are nominated for Meritorious Service to Western during the COVID-19 pandemic for their initiative in leading the Social Design student website, in a new partnership with digital design agency AppBoxer. For our students to be included in this learning collaboration during a pandemic  brought into sharper focus the power of Social Design— i.e. creative thinking at its most proactive in facilitating social connections in the face of additional challenges of ‘restricted’ study and living. The website has received high praise via the Western Yammer community as a benchmark and showcase  for learning partnerships with industry. The attention generated by the website has shone a glowing light on the Visual Communication Design program’s objective to generate citizen-designers.

• Kylie Docker, School Manager, School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Natasha Boyce, Business Administrative Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Greg Fathers, Team Leader, Nursing and Midwifery – CPU, Technical Support Services

This cross divisional team successfully planned, negotiated and implemented the staged return to campus plan for students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.  This student centric team demonstrated outstanding leadership, planning skills, engaging with new concepts and multiple challenges
to ensure the safe staged reintroduction of compulsory clinical classes to support student progression and experience.  Their outstanding commitment and leadership is demonstrated by the positive student outcomes in 2020.

• Linda Wilkes, Program Coordinator, Transition Success, The Student Experience Office
• Michelle Abad,Student Activities Assistant, The College
• Priya Aiur, Casual Western Success Advisor, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Flory Anthony, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Sara Baker,Engagement Assistant, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
• Alex Barley,Casual Shift Supervisor, The Student Experience Office
• Leonora Beifuss, Casual Western Success Advisor, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Zeu Biswas, Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Rhonda Blackadder, Student Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Angelica Bocanegra, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Rachael Brackenreg, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Brandon Brown, Student Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Tamara Carroll,Development Officer, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Office of Advancement
• Liesel Carter,Events Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Nathan Chong,Widening Participation Project Officer Fast Forward, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Jaimee-Lee Clark, Engagement Marketing Administrative Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Abagail Corpuz, Recruitment Advisor, Office of Human Resources
• Victoria Coyne, Manager, Prospect Development and Research, Office of Advancement
• Nick Dionisopoulos,Campus Life Officer – Bankstown and Liverpool Campus, The Student Experience Office
• Shiann Fait,Recruitment Advisor, Office of Human Resources
• Luke Fenech,Casual Project Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Amy Ferguson,Schools Engagement Marketing Project Support Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Carina Fernandes, Casual PASS Facilitator / Casual Transition Success, The Student Experience Office
• Kasuni Gamage, Casual Senior Mentor, The Student Experience Office
• Cassidy Gepp, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Krystal Goodrich-Dyba,Administration Officer, Office of Engagement
• Nicola Grayson,Events Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Sharleen Hamersma, Technical Officer, Biological Sciences, Technical Support Services
• Jessica Harrison,Casual Transition Success Contact Agent, The Student Experience Office
• Caitlin Hooper,Transition Success – Programs Assistant, The Student Experience Office
• David Horsley,Social Sports Assistant, The Student Experience Office
• Sofia Huhtaluoma, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Chioma Igwenagu, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Peter Kallas, Schools Engagement Marketing Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Divisha Kumar, Casual Shift Supervisor, The Student Experience Office
• Lindsay Liu,Executive Assistant to the Director/Project Officer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Enterprise and International
• Kaitlyn Loo, Former Western Sydney University staff member
• Kevin Low, Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Tyler Lowrie, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Shangwen Lu, Student Success Advisor, SEO Strategy and Performance
• Prithyraj Maitra, Former Western Sydney University staff member
• Kristi-Jade McLellan,Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Richa Mistry, Events Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communications
• Huma Mohammad, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Lona Moitra, Data Warehouse Developer, Information Technology and Digital Services
• Edward Moss, Events Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Taurai Moyo,Student Success Advisor, SEO Strategy and Performance
• Tastri Murdoch,Events Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Abishek Naidu, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Sidharth Sondhi, Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Evelyn Nguyen, Casual Transition Success Contact Agent, The Student Experience Office
• Jenna Nguyen, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Angeline Oh, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Marissa Pacho, Student Success Advisor, SEO Strategy and Performance
• Jesse Parkes,Casual Transition Success, The Student Experience Office
• Protik Paul,Casual Student SEIS Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Danielle Poultney,SEO Manager, Strategic Insights and Analytics, The Student Experience Office
• Meredith Poyzer, Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Rohith Ramegowda,Casual Student Intern 21C Learning Design, Office of the PVC Learning Futures
• Dearne Richards,Recruitment Advisor, Office of Human Resources
• Kiralee Roscoe-Bynon, Casual Contact Service Officer, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Tanya Sartori, HR Assistant, Office of Human Resources
• Maria Scanlon,Visitor Services Officer, Whitlam Institute
• Thomas Shabella, Casual Transition Success, Programs Unit, The Student Experience Office
• Chantell Sheehan, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Eleanor Soane, Casual Transition Success Contact Agent, The Student Experience Office
• Matthew Stansfield,Student Clubs and Councils Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Clementine Sugita, Casual Transition Success Contact Agent, The Student Experience Office
• Nikki Tallada, former Western Sydney University staff member
• Irene Toro, Administrative Assistant, The Student Experience Office
• Sharon Towett,Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office
• Rebecca Waterstone,Widening Participation Project Officer, Fast Forward, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Alicia Williamson, Programs Officer, The Student Experience Office
• Leanne Yang,Engagement Marketing Administration Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communication
• Michelle Yang, Casual Western Success Advisor, The Student Experience Office

Western Success commenced as a pilot program in January 2020 with a vision for a new way of delivering improved student success outcomes through active, customised engagement and support of all students throughout their journey.

When COVID hit, the project pivoted and scaled up rapidly to be a source of support for our International students as well as the initial pilot group. A critical element of Western's pandemic response, Western Success is now firmly at the strategic forefront of student success models in the country.
Western Success continues to evolve as a pro-active, personalised and case-managed approach to student success.

• David Levy, Technical Team Leader (Music, Media & Design), Technical Support Services
• Noel Burgess, Senior Technical Officer (Music, Media & Design – Audio), Technical Support Services
• Emma Harlock, Casual Technical Support, Technical Support Services
• Mitchell Hart,Senior Technical Officer (Music, Media & Design – Audio), Technical Support Services

• Professor Vivian Tam,Associate Dean, Research and HDR, Associate Dean, International, Discipline Leader, Construction Management, School of Built Environment
• Dr Whitney Bevan,Lecturer, School of Built Environment
• Felicity Koulouris,Research and HDR Administration Officer, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences

• Dr Kate Fagan, Director, Writing and Society Research Centre, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

This nomination is for two online research initiatives devised and led by Dr Kate Fagan, Director of the Writing and Society Research Centre, under Western’s COVID-19 response: i) an international Zoom research seminar series called ‘Room to Listen’, Dedicated to literary scholarship and practice; and ii) The Writing Zone, a grant –funded mentoring program for emerging writers and arts workers from Western Sydney. ‘Room to Listen’ has strengthened international research collaborations and networks, while supporting diverse HDR students. The Writing Zone has delivered job opportunities for your regional writers, publication outcome, and new industry partnerships including a collaboration with SBS Voices.

• Felix Dobrowohl, Casual Research Assistant, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Associate Professor Mark Antonio, Program Leader, Speech and Language, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Julie Beadle, PhD Student, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Matt Cabanag, PhD Student, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Leidy Castro-Meneses, Technical Team leader, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Johnson Chen, Database/Application Analyst, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Anthony Chmiel, Research Assistant, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Professor Chris Davis, Program Leader, Multisensory Communication, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Donovan Govan, Senior Technical Officer, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Jennifer MacRitchie, Research Theme Fellow, Health and Wellbeing, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Clarissa Montino, Senior Technical Officer, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Varghese Peter, Lecturer in Psychology, School of Psychology
• Dr Mark Richards, Associate Research Fellow for Language Technologies in Education, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Chris Stanton, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Manuel Varlet, Director, Higher Degree Research, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Dr Chris Wang, Technical Team Leader, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
• Associate Professor Tamara Watson, School of Psychology

The ‘online platforms for data collection’ working party secured the swift move of behavioural science research to remote methods as campuses closed in March 2020. This was achieved by a team of professional, academic staff and HDR students with expertise in computer science, web development and behavioural science.  The group scoped, sourced and supported flexible and powerful online experimental tools, developing guides and tutorials and offering technical assistance to at least 32 honours students, 37 HDR students, and 19 staff in the move to remote research methods.

• Dr Gabriel Perrone, Senior Lecturer, School of Science

For 2020 Dr Perrone innovated to develop a suite of Technology Enhanced learning resources  creating engaging and memorable learning experiences for First Year students.

• Professor Stephen Tobin,Associate Dean, Clinical Education, School of Medicine
• Priya Acharya,Clinical Sub Dean, Macarthur Clinical School, School of Medicine
• Kathy Brown, Executive Officer, School of Medicine
• Debbie Condon,Curriculum Support Officer, year 5, School of Medicine
• Professor Aunty Kerrie Doyle,Professor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, School of Medicine
• Suzie Horne,Executive Officer, School of Medicine
• Professor Wendy Hu,Associate Dean, Professor of Medical Education, School of Medicine
• Associate Professor Lukas Kairaitis,Sub Dean, Blacktown Clinical School, School of Medicine
• Elizabeth Kelly, School of Medicine
• Dr Brahm Marjadi, Associate Dean, Engagement, School of Medicine
• Dr Kate McBride,Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine
• Dr Jenny McDonald,Senior Lecturer, Medical Education, School of Medicine
• Professor Neil Merrett,Foundation Professor of Surgery, School of Medicine
• Dr Lise Mogensen,Senior Lecturer, Medical Education, Research and Evaluation, School of Medicine
• Fiona Pacey, School Manager, School of Medicine
• Professor Jenny Reath,Peter Brennan Chair of General Practice, School of Medicine
• Paul Saunders,Research Fellow, School of Medicine
• Dr Amy Scott,Clinical Sub Dean, Rural Clinical School – Lismore, School of Medicine
• Dr Sanjay Swaminathan,Clinical Dean, Blacktown Clinical School, School of Medicine
• Jane Thompson, Rural Program Co-ordinator, School of Medicine
• Associate Professor Ian Turner,Clinical Dean, Macarthur Clinical School, School of Medicine
• Professor Ross Wilson,Director, Rural Health, Rural Clinical School – Bathurst, School of Medicine

For design and implementation of an adaptive program to prepare final year medical students to  complete their studies, while supporting the current health emergency.

• Dr Eva Vass, Lecturer in Pedagogy and Learning Development, School of Education

• Dr Paul Stoodley, Course Coordinator Graduate Diploma, Certificate in Cardiac Sonography, School of Medicine
• Kenny Ng ,Sessional Academic, School of Medicine
• Donna Oomens, Lecturer in Sonography, School of Medicine

• Karen Moses, Director – Psychology Clinic, School of Psychology
• Suzanne Benson, Sessional Academic, School of Psychology
• Dr Robyn Boyle, Sessional Academic, School of Psychology
• Anne Brown, Sessional Academic, School of Psychology
• Vanessa Croker, Clinic Supervisor, School of Psychology
• Ashley Gentle, Senior Administrative Officer, Psychology Clinic, School of Psychology
• Dr My Trinh Ha, Sessional Academic, School of Psychology
• May Lam, Clinic Supervisor, School of Psychology
• Andrea Malcolm, Clinic Supervisor, School of Psychology
• Melissa Maucort, School Manager, School of Psychology
• Dr Phil Ray, School of Psychology Clinic Placement, School of Psychology