The College Award for Excellence

Winner

Cohort Map Creators

  • Dr Valeria Pashkova, Project Officer (Transition and Retention), Academic Pathways
  • Karim Banayoti, First Year Experience Coordinator (FYEC), Academic Pathways

As a result of a 2018 report by the Higher Education Standards Panel, Karim and Valeria took on the responsibility of creating and implementing the Cohort Map. This required the creation of a program to support students to make the right choices and to complete their studies. Karim and Valeria identified a problem where there was a need to support Academic Pathways Program students by providing timely and personalised academic progression advice both within College courses and in progression to the University. Karim and Valeria’s dedication was confirmed by their willingness to engage in continuous improvement, collaborate with various  stakeholders, meet project deadlines, strive for increased student retention and ensure business operations are cost efficient.

Highly Commended

The College Integrated Diploma/ VET Qualification Project Team

  • Charlise Bennett, Learning and Teaching Coordinator, Academic Pathways Program
  • Dr Virginia Shepherd, Learning and Teaching Coordinator, Academic Pathways Program
  • Dr Shaimaa Atwa, Teacher, Health Science, Academic Pathways Program
  • Despina Kamper, Casual Teacher, Health Science, Academic Pathways Program
  • Gina Ferraro, Casual Teacher, Health Science, Academic Pathways Program
  • Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne, Learning & Teaching Coordinator, Academic Pathways Program
  • Kalma McLellan, Project Manager, RTO
  • Lisa Rohanek, Project Coordinator, RTO
  • Stephanie Cathcart, Casual Trainer, RTO