Excellence in University Engagement and Sustainability
Winner - Staff Individual
Jan Chisholm, Fast Forward Project Officer, Office of Widening Participation
Jan Chisholm has worked in the Fast Forward program since December 2010 and has always approached the role with great enthusiasm. Jan's work with Western Sydney high schools, especially those in the Campbelltown/Camden/Macarthur area is tireless and energetic. Jan is always willing to assist her schools and actively promotes higher education to students at these schools. Jan is very willing to support high school students to encourage their participation in higher education, especially disadvantaged students. Initially a kindergarten and special education teacher, Jan's passion for education, almost 30 years later, still inspires young people to learn and to aim higher.
Highly Commended - Staff Individual
Dr Xiaoshu Zhu, Director of Academic Program, Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Science and Health
Winner - Staff Team
Launch Pad
- Don Wright, Manager, Business Development Incubator, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development)
- Dr Andy Marks, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Strategy and Projects, Offie of the Vice-Chancellor and President
- Inu Rana, Business Advisor, Launch Pad, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development)
Highly Commended - Staff Team
Work, Health and Safety Unit - Ergonomics and Injury Management
- Erin Allendorf, School Administrative Coordinator, Accreditation, School of Business
- Trish Squillari, WHS Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources
- Claire Tandy, Injury Management Coordinator, Office of Human Resources
- Debbie Brown, Injury Management Coordinator (former), Office of Human Resources
- Debra Steen, Injury Management Coordinator (former), Officer of Human Resources
WSU Homeless Connect
- Dr Stacy Blythe, Lecturer, Director Engagement and International, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Kylie Docker, Executive/Project Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Yvonne Gatt, Engagement Facilitator, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leadership
- Sue Willis, Director of Academic Program - Clinical, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Rebecca Stamopoulos, Marketing and Engagement Support Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Dr Rakime Elmir, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Winner - Student Individual
Mr Juistin Whittle, Bachelor of Natural Science (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security)
Mr Justin Whittle, a recipient of the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan Scholarship (Thailand Fellow) for 2016 is an active and aspiring researcher for innovation in agriculture. His international research explores the opportunities for Entomophagy (Edible Insects) to improve sustainability of the Western diet. For the past ten months, Mr Whittle has used his New Colombo Plan scholarship to pursue study and research in this field at Kasetsart University, Thailand. Justin is actively seeking to consolidate his undergraduate studies with a Master degree in Development Studies and continue his research into Entamophagy and innovation in agriculture.
Highly Commended - Student Team
Dare to Know Publications: Sapere Aude and Bitesize Law
- Marija Yelavich, Student, Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws
- Lucinda Borg, Student, Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)/ Bachelor of Laws
- Jessica Fenech, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Aldain Austria, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
- Lorrina Al-Khouri, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
- Alexander Dy, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Emma Bartley, Student, Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Victoria Karraz, Student, Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Jo Jeisman, Student, Bachelor of Laws
- Arooshi Gauba, Student, Bachelor of Laws
- Fariha Habib, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
- Alexandra Heimman, Student, Bachelor of Laws
- Alexander Kirkpatrick, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Emma Nichelsen, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking
Nominated - Individual Staff
- Rowena Saheb, Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, Student Participation and Success
Nominated - Individual Student
- Gerard McGookin - Student, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)
Nominated - Staff Team
Information Technology and Digital Services
- Office of Information Technology & Digital Services - led by Kerry Holling, Chief Information and Digital Officer
- Digital Security and Risk - led by Kym Morris, AAssociate Director, Digital Security and Risk
- Digital Strategy and Innovation - led by Sarah Chaloner, Deputy Chief Information Digital Officer
- Solution and Project Services - led by Philip Costly, Associate Director, Solution and Project Services
- IT Operations - led by Steve Jacob, Associate Director, IT Operations
- Academic and Campus Experience (ACE) - led by Paul Hardaker, Associate Director, Academic and Campus Experience
- IT Planning and Business Services - led by Phil Clark, Associate Director, Procurement and IT Planning Services
2016 Mardi Gras Organising Committee
- Dr Tinashe Dune, Lecturer, Interprofessional Health Sciences, School of Science and Health
- Kimberley Ann Pangilinan, Human Ethics Officer, Research Ethics and Integrity
- Paula Klass, Associate Director, Partnerships and Recruitment, Western Sydney International
- Dr Brahm Marjadi, Senior Lecturer, Community Engaged Learning, School of Medicine
- Rowena Saheb, Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, Student Participation and Success
- Michelle Kent, Blended Learning Designer, School of Science and Health
- Janet Starr, Professional Communication Academic Literacy Support, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Cossette Casorzo, Disability Advisor, Student Participation and Success
- Michael Gonzalez, University Librarian, Library
The significant and dedicated contributions of Dr Ann Cheryl Armstrong and Tanya Patterson, former Western Sydney University employees are acknowledged.
School of Science and Health Engagement Team
- April Browne, Science Education and Engagement Coordinator, School of Science and Health
- Christopher Vella, Science Education Officer, School of Science and Health
Student Welfare Service - Tax Help
- Melissa Ursino, Student Welfare Officer, Student Participation and Success
- Jennifer Kensey, Manager Student Welfare Services, Student Participation and Success
- Julie Evans, Administrative Officer, Student Participation and Success
WiSE Program Team
- Wendy Bortolazzo, Coordinator, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program, Careers
- Peryn El Boustani, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program Administrative Officer, Careers
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