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right: Associate Professor Frank Archer, inaugural director of the new
centre, Mr Rob Knowles, |
Health minister Mr Rob Knowles visited Monash's Peninsula campus last week to officially announce the new Ambulance & Paramedic Studies Centre.
A $3 million state-funded building is currently under construction at the Peninsula campus where the centre will be based, and is expected to be completed in time for the beginning of the 2000 academic year.
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, the Monash University Centre for Ambulance & Paramedic Studies will provide a high level of integration with related health disciplines within the university.
The centre's development evolved following a ministerial taskforce set up to review options for ambulance education and training.
The three key recommendations made by the taskforce included:
Mr Knowles said the centre would provide top-level education and training in ambulance and paramedic studies, bringing it into line with the training practices of other industries.
"This shift to pre-employment training brings ambulance education into line with contemporary education practice for nearly all other industries," Mr Knowles said.
Faculty of Medicine dean Professor Nick Saunders said the centre would provide extended opportunities for the faculty, especially in terms of research opportunities and industry collaboration, as well as for those undertaking courses at the centre.
"Initially, the Monash centre will deliver essentially the same education program as is currently delivered by the Ambulance Officer Training Centre," he said.
"However, as training moves to a pre-employment model, the state's ambulance officers will also be prepared to pursue careers in non-traditional services including mining and police and fire services."
Mr Knowles also took the opportunity to congratulate the recently announced inaugural director of the centre, Associate Professor Frank Archer.
- Julie Ryan
The Integrated Administrative Systems Project is the biggest challenge facing the university this year, according to vice-chancellor Professor David Robinson.
Speaking to deans, department heads and managers at a recent forum, Professor Robinson said the infrastructure of the university had needed to change.
"The IAS Project is a vital part of Monash becoming a flexible global institution, and it has the full support of Council," he said.
Professor Robinson praised the efforts of all those involved in the current development and implementation of the new SAP finance and human resource systems, as well as of the new student system Callista.
Addressing the group, general manager Mr Peter Wade said the integration of the three new systems was vital if the university was to continue to operate successfully into the 21st century.
"It will give the university the ability to operate on a devolved basis," he said.
Mr Wade said he was delighted by the way the university community had responded to the enormous challenge of the current project. He emphasised the importance of training to ensure that staff could make full use of the systems' capabilities.
Project director Mr John Julian thanked both Professor Robinson and Mr Wade for their strong support, and acknowledged the dedication of the many staff who had been working long hours to meet deadlines.
A working functional SAP system will be available from early May, with the old and new finance and human resource systems running parallel over a test period. The 'go-live' date is expected to be in July.
DisAbility Awareness Week
This year's focus is on creativity and artistry, with activities at the campuses designed to inform, stimulate and entertain people on issues associated with disability. One of the week's highlights will be an exhibition of sculpture, ceramics and paintings at the Monash University Gallery by artists with physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities. The exhibition will be opened at 6 pm on Monday 3 May by deputy vice-chancellor (International and Public Affairs) Professor John Maloney. For information about the exhibition, contact Stephanie Goetze-Thies on extn 54217. Program highlightsPeninsulaTuesday 4 May lunchtime performance of the Student Theatre featuring Mac the 'hearing dog' and his master, demonstrating how companion animals may assist people with hearing impairments. Student lounge. GippslandWednesday 5 May staff breakfast seminar with guest speaker Monash student Stuart Tripp talking about living with a disability. ClaytonWednesday 5 May evening performance by Weave, a Melbourne-based dance company, featuring dancers of mixed abilities. Staff, students and the public are welcome. Student Theatre, Union building. CaulfieldThursday 6 May lunchtime performance by the Deaf Choir using sign language. For details of all events, see the website at www.adm.monash.edu.au/ssd/seab/. A detailed program of events will also be sent to staff this week. For further information, contact Annette Rudd in the Disability Liaison Office on extn 55704. |
Monash
signs with YamahaMonash University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yamaha Academy of Arts and Music, Malaysia, to establish an articulation program for a degree in music.
The three-year agreement will allow students who hold an advanced diploma from the academy to articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Music program at the Clayton campus.
In addition to completing advanced diploma studies at credit level or better, students need to have passed the two first-year Monash music subjects which are offered by distance education in Malaysia. English language requirements must also be met.
Vice-chancellor Professor David Robinson and Mr Ng Cheong Chye, chairman of Yamaha Academy of Arts and Music, exchange the signed agreements.
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week marks the sixth Annual disAbility Awareness Week at Monash.