Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

Winner

Dr Jessy Abraham, Lecturer, School of Education

For excellence in science teaching through improving pre-service teachers’ motivation and engagement and creating confident primary Science and Technology teachers of the future.

Dr Roger Dawkins, Lecturer: Digital and Social Media, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

For innovative analytics solutions to better understand student engagement with blended content on vUWS and remove obstacles to students’ chances of success.

Dr Abby Mellick Lopes, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

For creating an outstanding, problem-based and work-integrated student learning experience through Project H20, a Learning Partnership with Sydney Water.

Dr Ana Rodas, Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor - Criminology and Policing, School of Social Sciences and Psychology

For demonstrating innovation and up-to-date knowledge of the field of criminology in the design and the creation of resources for learning and teaching.

Dr Michael Salter, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences and Psychology

For the development of an innovative and integrated approach to online learning that significantly improved student engagement, achievement and satisfaction.

Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH)

  • Associate Professor Leanne Rylands, Head, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Lyn Armstrong, Lecturer, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Adelle Colbourn, Learning Advisor, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Dr Gizem Intepe, Learning Advisor, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Susan McGlynn, Learning Advisor, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Dr Jim Pettigrew, Lecturer, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)
  • Don Shearman, Learning Advisor, Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH), Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations)

For sustained excellence in flexible and responsive numeracy, mathematics and statistics support for students across all levels and disciplines resulting in improved confidence and performance.

Professional Practice Experience

  • Leanne Hunt, Lecturer, Deputy Director Clinical, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Debbie Hetherington, Deputy Director Clinical (Student Management), Associate Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Toni Azzopardi, Academic Course Advisor, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Cris Algoso, Career Development Fellowship, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Robyn Moroney, Senior Lecturer, Director of Casual Workforce and Program Resource Allocation, School of Nursing and Midwifery

For providing a pathway and clear signposts to the knowledge, skills and processes to become a competent practioner and meet industry standards of practice.

Nominated

Individuals

  • Kimberley Ferlauto, Sessional Academic, School of Business
  • Dr David Walton, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

Teams

School of Education Literacy and Numeracy Support Team

  • Associate Professor Mary Mooney, Deputy Dean, School of Education
  • Dr Lynde Tan, Lecturer, School of Education
  • Dr Jacqueline D'Warte, Senior Lecturer, School of Education
  • Dr Jinghe Han, Senior Lecturer, School of Education
  • Dr Christine Jones Diaz, Senior Lecturer, School of Education
  • Dr Kay Carroll, Lecturer, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, School of Education
  • Dr Katina Zammit, Director, Primary Education, School of Education
  • Karen McDaid, Lecturer, School of Education
  • Jane Kovtun, Lecturer - Mathematics, School of Education
  • Dr Dorian Stoilescu, Lecturer, School of Education
  • Jenni Dewberry, Student Support Officer, School of Education
  • Corinne McFarland, School Administrative Officer, School of Education
  • Alison Collard, Indigenous Student Support Officer, School of Education
  • Professor Kathryn Holmes, Professor of Education, School of Education

School of Nursing and Midwifery Job Readiness vUWS Site

  • Nikki Meller, Lecturer, Deputy Director of Engagement, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dr Stacy Blythe, Lecturer, Director of Engagement and International, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dr Paul Glew, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dr Rebecca O'Reilly, Director of Academic Programs - Undergraduate, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Mitch Hughes, Adjunct Researcher, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dr Stephen McNally, Deputy Dean Learning and Teaching, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Technology Enhanced Literacy Support

  • Dr Mais Father, Blended Learning Designer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Suzanne D'Souza, Professional Communication and Literacy Skills Advisor, School of Nursing and Midwifery

School of Social Sciences and Psychology Writing Retreat

  • Dr Rae Dufty-Jones, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Psychology
  • Associate Professor Emma Waterton, Academic Leader and Lecturer Heritage and Tourism, School of Social Sciences and Psychology

Student Support Centre

  • Daniel Jantos, Chaplaincy Coordinator, Student Paricipation and Success
  • Marian Martin, Professional Communication Academic Literacy Support, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Cris Algoso, Career Development Fellowship, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Rebekah Carter, Associate Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Lily Collison, Medical Librarian, Library
  • Julie McClafferty and Anne McIntosh are acknowledged

UniFIED (University Friends in Education) Team

  • Kerry Staples, Lecturer, School of Education
  • Jenni Dewberry, Student Support Officer, School of Education
  • Lily Collison, Medical Librarian, Library
  • Lada Tosic-Ilic, Liaison Librarian, Library