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of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Nick Saunders, centre, and head of the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Professor John McNeil (to his left), were among the Monash staff welcoming the Indonesian students to Monash recently. |
Monash International, in partnership with various academic centres at Monash and private companies, has recently had significant success in winning a range of aid project consultancies.
Under one of these projects, the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine last week welcomed the largest single cohort of international students ever enrolled in the department - 30 Indonesian Ministry of Health officials who will undertake a Master of Health Services Management funded by the Asian Development Bank.
According to program coordinator Dr Jenny Majoor, the degree will be taught primarily by the department but will also involve other Monash faculties and departments as well as senior staff from the Alfred Hospital and other health care networks.
"A number of the students will go straight into the three-semester degree program, while others will participate in an English Language program to be delivered by the English Language Centre," she said.
Other successful Monash projects will be delivered at a range of locations, both in Australia and overseas.
Last week in Lombok, Monash Mt Eliza Business School's International Centre for Management in Government began a series of training workshops funded by AusAID for 120 Indonesian government officials. These will be followed up in Kupang (West Timor) and Jakarta. The centre will also deliver a course for senior Thai government officials in Melbourne and repeat the course in Thailand later in the year.
Meanwhile, the School of Nursing will deliver the Bachelor of Nursing by Distance Education to eight locations in Papua New Guinea. This AusAID-funded project, worth A$1.2 million, will involve the training of 40 nurses.
Manager of development assistance at Monash International Mr Paul Verwoert said that Monash International, together with SAGRIC International, is in the fourth year of an ongoing project to implement the A$20 million AusAID-funded Thai Australian Science and Engineering Assistance Project.
"This project aims to develop teaching, research and curriculum in the Science and Engineering faculties of 21 Thai universities," he said.
"It also has a university planning and management component that aims to help prepare Thailand's publicly run universities for the move by the Government of Thailand towards a more autonomous and devolved higher education sector."
Mr Verwoert said the aid projects provided the university with a significant range of benefits.
"These include the establishment and maintenance of connections across private enterprise, government, universities, research bodies and with the university's alumni, as well as providing opportunities for staff and students," he said.
For further information on Monash International's projects and consultancies, contact Mr Verwoert on extn 32639.
The life drawings of Australia's first official war artist in almost three decades, Mr Ric Amor, are part of the PURE exhibition currently on display at the Faculty Gallery in the Faculty of Art & Design at Caulfield campus.
Mr Amor, a Monash fine arts graduate and one of Australia's leading contemporary realist painters, recently accompanied Australian troops on peace-keeping duties in East Timor.
"It was very demanding, working quickly under pressure to translate my impressions and vision into an artistic record of Australia's involvement in the mission," he said.
Mr Amor says he has always enjoyed the challenge of life drawing, a skill he credits with securing him the stint in East Timor.
As well as 30 of Mr Amor's life drawings, the exhibition also features a display of large photographs from the faculty's 2000 graphic design calendar, ceramics by Mr Andrew Cope and paintings and an installation by Ms Nadine Sawyer.
According to gallery manager Mr Malcom Bywaters, the diverse nature of the exhibition has attracted a broad range of people to the gallery.
"We hope to build on the success of this exhibition with the program we have on offer for the rest of the year, which will include works of art, tapestry, furniture and glass," he said.
"One of the highlights of our 2000 program will be the Arthur Boyd exhibition, which will run from mid-April to mid-May."
The PURE exhibition, held in conjunction with the Melbourne Fashion Festival, runs until 11 March. The Faculty Gallery is open Mondays to Fridays between 11 am and 5 pm, and on Saturdays between 2 pm and 5pm.
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University's new logo is being phased in across the university community.
The logo, which has the same dimensions as the former 'stars and bars' design, was developed by the University Marketing Office of Public Affairs to reflect Monash's international outlook and stature.
It is part of a strategic program led by Public Affairs and endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor's Group to strengthen and develop the Monash brand in line with global development plans outlined in Leading the Way: 2020.
The new logo's first official use was on the newly developed Monash website, where it appears at the top right-hand corner of each page.
University Marketing manager Ms Cathy Kirkham said the new design would be phased in over the next few months and should be used on all newly printed Monash stationery, publications, banners, signage and other visual representations.
"It should also replace the 'Australia's International University' logo, which was phased out two years ago but is still seen occasionally on promotional material," she said.
Public Affairs is developing a visual identity manual which will define acceptable use of the logo and contain other branding information. The manual will be officially launched next month.
For an electronic version of the new logo, contact Design and Advertising manager Mr Stuart Wagstaffe at stuart.wagstaffe@adm.monash.edu.au
Inquiries about use of the new logo and other branding issues can be directed to monashid@adm.monash.edu.au
Meet the 'A-team'Thirty level A lecturers and researchers in the Science and Arts faculties took the opportunity last month to meet colleagues and learn more about the structure, governance and funding of Monash. Speakers included Monash chancellor Mr Jerry Ellis and dean of Arts and interim dean of Science Professor Homer Le Grand. Explaining the role of Monash Council, Mr Ellis said Council supported teaching and research through its scrutiny of business planning, and had a role in upholding the values of the university. "Some of you work as tutors, and it's at that point that students often judge the quality of Monash," he said. "I strongly encourage Council members to get involved in the university as much as they can, so that they are not isolated from its core activities." Manager of the University Secretariat Mr Phillip Siggins and manager of Budget and Client Services Mr Reynold Dias gave presentations about the university's governance and budgeting process. Small group discussion gave participants a chance to explore the issues raised. Session organisers Dr Kristina Macrae and Ms Sandra McNamara from Science and Associate Professor David Garrioch and Mr Jeffrey Smart from Arts said the forum had been very worthwhile. "The general consensus was that getting together to share common concerns is an important avenue for raising morale," Dr Macrae said. One outcome was that the staff decided to keep in contact throughout the year. They have already arranged another time to meet, and have set up an email distribution list. The group would like to hear from any other level A staff member who would like to be involved. Email Aaron.Wigley@sci.monash.edu.au with a request to be added to the 'A-Team' list. |
New Monash staff from all campuses and affiliated hospitals are invited to an orientation program designed to introduce them to various aspects of the university.
The program, 'Introducing Monash', will give a brief overview of Monash past, present and future, with a number of speakers discussing their role within the university.
The program will take place on Tuesday 21 March at the Staff Development Unit, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton. Morning tea will be provided and the session is free.
Interested participants should contact Ms Vicki Mihalakopoulos for a registration form on extn 56800. Alternatively an application form can be obtained from our website at www.monash.edu.au/personnel/sdu/
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