2013 Annual Report - Griffith University

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Griffith Honours College
2013 Annual Report
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2013 Annual Report
Contents
1.
What is the Griffith Honours College?............................................................................. 3
1.1
2.
Who were the Virtual Faculty Members?........................................................................ 4
3.
Why did Griffith University introduce the Griffith Honours College?............................... 5
4.
Who were the targeted students..................................................................................... 6
4.1
5.
What were the selection criteria?.................................................................................... 6
6.
Who was accepted into the 2013 Cohort?...................................................................... 7
6.1
2013 Griffith Honours College Commencing Student Cohort....................................... 7
6.2
2013 Griffith Honours College Continuing Student Cohort........................................... 7
7.
2013 Griffith Honours College Graduates....................................................................... 12
7.1
Graduates in Semester 1 2013..................................................................................... 12
7.2
Graduates in Semester 2 2013..................................................................................... 13
8.
Griffith Honours College Summer Research Bursary..................................................... 13
8.1
Selection Criteria........................................................................................................... 14
8.2
Application and Final Outcomes Report Forms............................................................ 14
8.3
Griffith Honours College Summer Research Participants in 2013/2014....................... 14
9.
Griffith Honours College Alumni...................................................................................... 15
Griffith Honours College Policy..................................................................................... 3
Brochure and Application Form..................................................................................... 6
10. Public Relations and Marketing Activities....................................................................... 15
10.1
Application Rounds....................................................................................................... 15
10.2
General Marketing Activities.......................................................................................... 15
10.3
Specific Marketing Activities by Month.......................................................................... 16
11. 2013 Prizes and Awards................................................................................................. 18
11.1
Griffith University Medals.............................................................................................. 18
11.2 Griffith University Prizes and Awards............................................................................ 18
11.3 Prestigious External Awards.......................................................................................... 18
12. How did Griffith University Connect school applications compare to Non-connect
school applications?........................................................................................................ 19
13. What was the diversity spread of the Griffith Honours College commencing student
cohort?........................................................................................................................... 20
14. What were the Griffith Honours College commencing students’ perceptions about
university and the Griffith Honours College?.................................................................. 21
15. How has the 2013 Griffith Honours College cohort performed academically?............... 25
16. What activities were facilitated for Griffith Honours College students?........................... 26
16.1
Welcome and Induction / Orientation............................................................................ 26
16.2 Leadership Development Series................................................................................... 26
16.3 Symposium.................................................................................................................... 26
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16.4 Optional Activities................................................................................................................ 27
17. Volunteering Projects...................................................................................................... 28
17.1 Student Feedback on Volunteering Projects....................................................................... 28
18. International Experiences............................................................................................... 29
18.1 Short Term International Experiences................................................................................. 29
18.2 Study Abroad and Exchange............................................................................................... 31
19. University and Community Engagement......................................................................... 32
19.1 ENACTUS........................................................................................................................... 32
19.2 ENACTUS Activities............................................................................................................ 33
20. Student Advisory Group.................................................................................................. 33
20.1 Student Advisory Group Activities....................................................................................... 33
21. Mentoring........................................................................................................................ 34
22. Media and Press Releases............................................................................................. 35
23. Golden Key International Honour Society....................................................................... 36
24. Conclusion...................................................................................................................... 36
25. References...................................................................................................................... 36
26. Appendices..................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix 1: Griffith Honours College Policy............................................................................... 37
Appendix 2: Griffith Honours Brochure....................................................................................... 40
Appendix 3: 2013 Commencing Students Application Form....................................................... 44
Appendix 4: 2013 Continuing Students Application Form........................................................... 49
Appendix 5: Academic Referee Report Form.............................................................................. 52
Appendix 6: Summer Research Bursary Application Form......................................................... 53
Appendix 7: Summer Research Bursary Final Outcomes Report............................................... 56
Appendix 8: Griffith Honours College Prizes and Awards Recipients......................................... 57
Appendix 9: Welcome and Induction Flyer.................................................................................. 58
Appendix 10: Orientation Flyer.................................................................................................... 59
Appendix 11: Media Clipping....................................................................................................... 61
Appendix 12: Media Clipping...................................................................................................... 62
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1. What is the Griffith Honours College?
In 2007 Griffith University established the Griffith Honours College (GHC) to:•
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attract high achieving students to study at Griffith University;
assist the success of high achieving students through the provision of support and additional benefits; and
promote Griffith University to the public, secondary schools and potential students as an institution that is committed
to academic excellence.
Students are invited to participate in enriching experiences in conjunction with their undergraduate studies. GHC is
designed to provide talented students with the opportunity to develop skills and qualities in high demand by employers
– leadership, teamwork, a global perspective, communication and research skills. There are no membership fees for
students and the majority of activities are sponsored.
The Griffith Honours College experience has been created to allow students to reach their full potential and to differentiate
them from their peers upon graduation. The aim of GHC is to offer activities that not only quickly and continuously
engage members in their undergraduate studies but also develop and maintain their sense of belonging to the University
community. In 2008, the GHC opened its doors to 132 direct entry students. By 2013, the number of GHC members has
risen to over 600.
As well as achieving high OP/ATAR Scores and Grade Point Averages, the students must demonstrate leadership
and civic roles in their school, university or other communities. Whilst it is anticipated that many GHC students will
continue onto postgraduate or research higher degree studies, the GHC is not directly associated with the University’s
undergraduate honours degree programs. GHC encourages students to engage in lifelong learning. On commencement
of their studies 80% of students indicated that they intended to enrol in Honours and Postgraduate programs after
completion of their undergraduate degree studies.
2013 was Griffith’s premier year in regards to success with prestigious internships and scholarships. In line with the
University’s focus on Asia, Griffith students were awarded six Prime Minister Asia Pacific Awards from five nominations for
undergraduate students and one postgraduate student.
The GHC has four positions and forms part of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration) portfolio within the
Student Success Unit.
Dr Jeanne
McConachie
Ms Kim Holmes
Mrs Aileen Hines
Mrs Fabiana
Cavalcanti
Ms Nadia Toffetti
Manager
Program Coordinator
Administration Officer
(Mon-Wed)
Administration Officer
(Wed-Fri)
Administration
Assistant
1.1 Griffith Honours College Policy
The Griffith Honours College Policy was recommended by the Virtual Faculty and approved by the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic) on 9 August 2012.
Refer to Appendix 1
2. Who were the Virtual Faculty Members?
The Griffith Honours College is guided by senior staff from across the University. The 2013 members of the Virtual Faculty
were:Professor Susan Spence
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Professor Ned Pankhurst
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) and Provost Gold
Coast
Professor Stephen Stockwell
School of Humanities
Professor Debra Grace
Department of Marketing
Ms Michelle Wear
Student Success Unit
Professor Haig Patapan
Department of Politics and Public Policy
Professor Andrew O’Neil
Griffith Asia Institute
Professor Lewis Adams
School of Allied Health Sciences
Professor Glenn Finger
Faculty of Education
Professor Denis Crane
School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences
Dr Scott Harrison
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Professor Sherif Mohamed
Griffith School of Engineering
Associate Professor Trish FitzSimons
Griffith Film School Griffith University
Professor Murray Dyck
School of Psychology
Professor Mary Keyes
Griffith Law School
In 2013, the GHC Virtual Faculty was chaired by Professor Susan Spence. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor
Susan Spence, through her role as Sponsor, continues to enable the College to achieve its goals through her strong
support.
Griffith Honours College Staff and Graduates
31 July 2013
3. Why did Griffith University introduce the Griffith Honours
College?
An increasingly competitive higher education environment
has made it necessary for Griffith University to find ways
to more effectively use limited resources to maximise
outcomes for both individual students and the institution
as a whole (Student Retention Project, 2003, p.5). GHC
was established in 2007 as part of a three tiered approach
to attract and retain high achieving students through an
enriched university experience:•
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Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
Connect Partner Schools Program
Throughout its years of operation, data on students’
perceptions about university study and the influence that
their involvement with GHC has had on their sense of
belonging to the University community has been sourced.
Analysis of the data has been undertaken to identify
what this cohort of high achieving students are seeking
from their university study and what influences them to
voluntarily take on an additional workload for no credit
points towards their undergraduate program. Students
reported that they appreciate the opportunity to increase
their employability through mentoring by an academic in
their discipline, gaining a global perspective and increasing
their skills through community engagement.
Further to the 2003 Student Retention Project, Griffith
University introduced Operation Student Success: Griffith’s
Student Retention Strategy 2012-2014. This strategy takes
a student centred approached to the seven key elements of
the framework:•
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Early experiences with tertiary education are pivotal in
establishing values, attitudes, and approaches to learning
that will last throughout students’ tertiary experiences,
and beyond (McInnis & James, 1995). It is early in their
experience at university that students are at greatest
risk of withdrawing from tertiary study. The seven key
elements of this framework provides a structure to which
the GHC activities align. GHC students attend a specially
designed Welcome and Induction Session as their first
social involvement with the Griffith University community.
College members are encouraged to participate in
networking events, particularly at the beginning of the
year, because these positive experiences may minimise
the risk of attrition. Not surprisingly, GHC data analysis
shows that pastoral care and socialising with like-minded
students continue to be identified as high priorities for
students. Participation in events such as the Annual
Symposium, Volunteering Abroad, Critical Thinking Based
on Popular Culture and Model United Nations Forums
increases the students’ sense of belonging to the University
community as well as presenting opportunities to acquire
the skills, confidence and attributes to become tomorrow’s
leaders. The ongoing challenge for GHC staff and the
Virtual Faculty is not only to identify what will encourage
students to feel a sense of belonging but also to deliver
these activities within the allocated budget. These were
the drivers to establish GHC in 2007 and these issues
remained relevant in 2013.
Enhance students’ preparedness for
successful study
Create an effective orientation and transition
experience
Increase personal contact and
communication with, and advice to students
Implement systems for early detection and
early intervention of students at risk
Enhance the quality of the learning
experience
Increase student engagement and quality of
the campus experience
A data-driven approach to planning,
implementation, review and improvement of
retention activities at all levels and areas of
the University
Griffith Honours College students April Broadbent
and Paris Ball at the AUSTRALS competition in
Malaysia.
4. Who were the targeted students
A total of 185 places were available to the following
categories of applicants:•
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High achieving commencing students, including school
leavers, non-school leavers and International students
Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship recipients
High achieving domestic and international continuing
students, with a cumulative GPA of 6.5 or above
George Alexander Foundation Scholarship recipients
who meet the criteria.
In 2013 admission to the GHC was made available to
students enrolled in their first undergraduate degree
of three years or more in duration. Membership is not
available to students enrolled in a postgraduate degree,
research higher degree or a bachelor degree of less than
three years in duration. An exception has been made
for students undertaking the Griffith two year Bachelor of
Medical Science Program in preparation for possible entry
into Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery.
4.1 Brochure and Application Form
The application process for commencing students in the
2013 round was a combined online application form for the
Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith/Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
and the Griffith Honours College. Commencing students
who were ineligible to apply for these scholarships but
eligible to apply for the Griffith Honours College completed
a downloadable application form.
The application process for international commencing
students as well as international and domestic continuing
students was a downloadable application form.
Refer to Appendix 2, 3, 4 & 5
5. What were the selection criteria?
In 2013, entry to the GHC was available to school leavers
and non-school leavers who had not previously completed
a Bachelor degree. To be eligible for selection, an applicant
must be:•
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commencing an undergraduate degree as a domestic
or international student and not previously completed
the requirements of a course of study regarded
as equivalent to or higher than a bachelor award
and has a score of OP1-3* (including International
Baccalaureate (IB) and interstate equivalent Australian
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)); or
continuing an undergraduate degree as a domestic
or international student having achieved a cumulative
grade point average (GPA) of 6.5 out of 7 or equivalent,
completed a minimum of 40 credit points and
demonstrated leadership and community involvement,
where the student has not previously completed
the requirements of a course of study regarded as
equivalent to or higher than a bachelor award; or
a Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith or Sir Samuel Griffith
Scholarship recipient; or
a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship recipient
who meets the other criteria.
Selection is based on:Applications for the GHC are assessed against the
eligibility and selection criteria. An order of merit list is
prepared by the GHC and forwarded to the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic) for approval. Applications must
be made on the designated application form and must
provide relevant documentation to facilitate an assessment
of eligibility and merit. As there are more applicants than
places available, not all applicants meeting the eligibility
criteria are offered entry to the Griffith Honours College.
Selection is based on:
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academic merit;
written statements;
personal qualities (motivation towards University study,
career aspirations, likelihood of success in university
study) and personal achievements.
Both commencing and continuing students must be able to
demonstrate significant personal achievements.
* Applicants expecting an OP4-6 (including IB and
interstate equivalent ATAR) with exceptional personal
achievements may be considered.
6. Who was accepted into the 2013 Cohort?
607 students were part of the College in 2013 including commencing, new continuing students and current active
members.
6.1 2013 Griffith Honours College Commencing Student Cohort
Sera Aldas
Ebony Franzmann
Leon Manson
Yasmin Scott
Hannah Allan
Samuel Garland
Ethan Mar
Dong-Hoon (Kent) Shin
Sitav Amin
Saskia Gilmour
Jake Marquenie
Rachael Shipard
Sivan Amin
Marsel Gokovi
Lachlan McConnell
Joshua Sia
Samantha Atkinson
Tegan Grasso
Jodie McDonald
Samantha Singh
Victoria Bailey
Laura Hains
Miranda McDonald
Joshua Smith
Swaha Bose
Cassandra Hansen
Laura McDonnell
Kieran Smith
Inez Botta-Stanwell
Hana Hart
Hayley McFarlane
Monica Smits
Gabrielle Bou-Samra
Klaudia Hautsalo
Molly McInerney
Phil Soalheira
James Bradley
Jack Hayes
Kaitlin McMurtrie
Jennifer Sun
Emily Bray
Samuel Heazlett
Nisha Mehwish
Annabelle Swainston
Rhi-Annon Buitenhuis
Sasha Hickson
Iqtidaar Mia
Ashlee Swallow
Chelsea Burgess
Cheng-Yu Hung
Mary Mineo
Adam Tabikh
Alex Cachia
Troy Hunt
Annamieka Mole
Georgia Tetlow
Joshua Calcutt
Benjamin Jackson
Katie Morgan
Tamara Tisdall
Caitlin Chan
Zakary Johnson
Madi Morris
Nathan Turner
Eliza Childs
Lucy Johnstone
Bradley Mullins
Bianca Van Heerden
Tzu-Hsuan (Sherry) Chou
Blake Jones
Karin Nahim
Alan Veh
April Clarke
Yohan Joo
Lan Nguyen
Julian Wade
Jayde Collier
Zoe Keidge
Dakoda North
Alex Ward
Cheyanne Conroy
Campbell Kelly
Genevieve O’Brien
Daniel Ward
Erick Coomans
Jin Kim
Jodie O’Brien
Anthony Westphal
Bryce Coulston
Yeon-Joo (Yvonne) Kim
Georgia O’Dea
Hao-Yu (Steven) Wey
Nicholas Cox
Benjamin King-Koi
Jonah Parenteau
Timothy Whittle
Jennifer Deighton
Leona Kolaric
Jesse Pascoe
Hayley Wigan
Eliza Dixon
Selena Lang
Laura Pennell
Latonya Wigginton
Lizzie Dowrie
Charlotte Langford
Sarah Pettiford
Dylan Wijesuriya
Carlee Ekin
Brent Lauder
Chauntelle Price
Patrick Wilde
Kristin Eldridge
Jack Lawrey
Courtney Quast
Samantha Wilson
Jade Enright
Drew Lehmann
Max Radvan
Ori Wortley
Matthew Fairnington
Jasmin Leung
Emily Reyher
Samuel Yeats
Teri Flint
Elizabeth Lockington
Tasha Ritchie
Jasmine Zhang
Sarah Fox
Moniqua Lowth
Bonnie Rotolo
Ning Zhu
Jayne Francis
Casey Macfarlane
Nicholas Saville
6.2 2013 Griffith Honours College Continuing Student Cohort
Beck Able
Neeban Balayasoderan
Cameron Bishop
Rebecca Boyle
Rana Aldas
James Ball
Mitch Bishop
Sarah Bray
Emily Alexander
Paris Ball
David Black
Alexandra Brelis
Marielle Allan
Nici Banwell
Paul Black
Emily Brewer
Khadija Alsabawi
Lucy Barker
Brandon Blair
Christopher Brislin
Isabella Ambrose
Lachlan Barlow
Sarah Blakey
Kelsey Britton
Jordan Anderson
Jenna Barnard
Keely Blest
April Broadbent
Ava Aram
Ali Barry
Laura Bliss (Sturmer)
Laura Brown
Lachlan Archibald
Emilie Barton
Chantelle Borchardt
Nigel Brown
Petros Armenis
James Barton
Georgia Bottomley
Pat Brown
Maja Arsic
Robert Bartus
Charlotte Bourne
Elle Bryce
Amatulnoor Aslam
Emily Bateman
Ethan Bowering
Brigid Buckley
Giverny Atkins
Joseph Betts
Dale Bowie
Joel Burgess
Louis Baigent
Mike Bidwell
Tyler Bowshire
Camilla Burnett
Griffith Honours College Commencing Student Cohort
Amanda Burns
Caitlin Duryea
Samuel Hanafy
John Lee
Alicia Burton
Mitchell Duryea
Gihan Hapuarachchi
Kaleisha Lee
Owen Burton
Katelyn Dyason
Jordan Hart
Ming Lee
Kim Bury
Abbey Eglington
Amelia Hasson
Ruby Lee
Mia Butler
Chris Eigeland
Lachlan Hawkins
Lai Man (Lillian) Lei
Jarrod Cabalzar
Jacob Elms
Chris Haycroft
Kelli Lemass
Rebecca Calder
Amber Evans
Amy Hayes
Karlie Lenz
Jack Callum
Jacky Fa
Kody Hayes
Stacey Ler
Nick Campbell
Brendan Fahey
Phoebe Hayes
Andrew L’Estrelle
Kate Carlish
Mike Fairlie
Ben Haylock
Sherman Leung
Andrea (Andi) Carsley
Julian Fang
Lauren Head
Loretta Lewington
Garth Catton
Edward Faulkner
Joel Heaton
Luke Lincoln
Rhianna Challes
Abbey Fegan
Travis Hendrix
Praveen Liyanawadu
Charles Chambers
Bronte Feint
Lucy Heywood
Kahil Lloyd
Brodie Chan
Reuben Fenemore
Miranda Hine
Jade Loadsman
Erick Chan
Stephanie Ferguson
Annika Hinrichs
Chris Longhurst
Andrew (Drew ) Chea
Monique Filet
Daniel Hirsch
Lauren Looke
Eddy Chen
Natalie Finlay
Hiu Wai (Cherry) Ho
Michael Lousick
Jordan Chick
Lachlan Fitzpatrick
Thu Thao (Julie) Hoang
Dylan Lu
Michael Cho
Krystal Flynn
Olivia Hodkinson
Hayman Lui
Janice Choi
Lily Fogg
Jai Hoff
Jamie Mackenzie
Alexander Choy
Vanessa Fowler
Taylor Holliday
Erin Maclean
Emi Christensen
Jack Fox
Rosalie Holmes
Emily Madden
Philip Chung
Lachlan Fraser
Ruth Hoog Antink
Indiana Madden-Olle
Sam Colbran
Georgia Freshwater
Jo Horsfall
Jess Maher
Robert Coleman
Benjamin Fullarton
Grace Hortle
Alex Mainey
Sara Coleman
Ivan Gagarinov
Shae Hourigan
Nimanthi Malawaraarachchi
Brittany Colville
Kristi Gardner
Gloria Hsu
Isaac Malbon
Kathryn Cominos
Rob Gavranich
Annabelle Hughes
Brody Mallard
Emile Conradie
Matt Gee
Hamish Inch
Janna Mallon
Gavin Coote
Aidan George
Lewis Ireland
Marissa Martin
Kate Crouch
Elise Giles
Sophie James
Phoebe Martin
Aaron Cumberlidge
Maddie Gillard
Alli Jan
Toni Mason
Euan Cumming
Eugene Gilmore
Kathryn Johnson
Aisha Masood
Brooke Curry
Jared Glasby
Matthew Johnson
Lachlan Matthews
James Cuskelly
Fiona Glenister
Claire Johnston
Simone Maurer
Melanie Cusso
Jonathon Glindemann
Paul Johnston
Dylan McCane
David Cussons
Lewis Glover
Elliot Jones
Zoe McClure
Kiarah Cuthbert
Marieanne Golubinsky
Taylor Joyce
Olivia McDonald
Sarah Czuchwicki
Brendan Goodwin
Matthew Kachel
Tabatha McFadyen
Searle Daniel
Anna Goto
Kandice Keogh
Jack McGovern
Danielle Davis
Lucy Gracen
Sheema Keshavarz-Rahbar
Felicity McIvor
Jessie Day
Ryan Greaves
Sarah Kiely
Daniel McKay
Caleb De Leon
Madelyn Green
Natalie King
Alyce McKenzie
Jacob Deem
Marlee Green
Angus Kirby
Michelle McKenzie
Lina Deriche
Michael Gregg
Tayla Knight
Tessa McKinnon
Jason Devsam
Llewellyn Griggs
Roy Kolberg
Andrew McMahon
Isabella Di Moia
Ana Grujicic
Tyson Kolkka
Adam McMillan
El Diedrich
Ana Grulovic
Arianne Kollosche
Sarah McNamee
Jack Dignan
James Gunning
Jason Kong
Will McSweeney
Steph Dixon
Martika Gustavson
Luke Krause
Alex Miller
Anh Doan
Robert Ha
Praneel Kumar
Steph Miller
Rachel Don
Rhiannon Habermann
Brittany Laidlaw
Gemma Milne-Soberanas
Lachlan Dorse
Georgia Hahn
Cayley Lancaster
Sam Mischewski
Ashley Doyle
Adam Haig
Rebecca Lau
Mala Mistry
Catriona Drummond
Beth Hamilton
Stephanie Law
Alex Mizarollis
Francesca Dudas
Yasuchiyo Hamilton
Jess Lee
Nick Moir
Maddison Molcanovs
Hannah Pilkington
Matt Scott
Sarika van Heerden
Max Moody
Daniel Popple
Megan Scougall
Martain Vanderburg
Emma Moore
Nathan Porter
Clayton Semenzin
Nikki Vardanega
Neil Moore
Flic Poulsen
Lana Shaw
James Vercoe
Nik Moores
Jordan Prestidge
Aya Shimizu
Jessica Verdier
Natalie Morotti
Jeremy Preston
Neralie Shuker
Sneha Vidyasagar
Phoebe Morris
Amanda Price
Jess Sim
Sarah Wait
Sophie Mortimer
Emma Pride
Jack Sinclair
Natasha Walker
Elizabeth Moss
Matthew Prime
Gabriella Singh
Scott Wallace
Grace Mullins
Raquel Prineas
Nicole Skalski
Tim Ward
Cameron Munro
Nicky Pringle
Josh Slade
Samuel Warner
Brad Murray
Rebecca Pryce
Ruth Smit
Michelle Watts
Yasmin Murry
Aja Pymble-Ward
Aaron Smith
Madhara Weerasinghe
Ben Napier
Alexander Raineri
Hannah Smith
Jeremy Wen
Sam Nean
Ben Rankin
Tom Smith
Taylor West-Taylor
Heidi Neil
Emma Raunik
Danielle Smyth
Sam Wheeler
Jacqui Nesbitt
Clare Rayner
Nicholas Snels
Tammy Whittley
Alexandra Newbury
Kiah Reading
Chris Specht
Hayley Wilcox
Susanna Ng
Ali Rengers
Emily Squirrell
Emily Wilkins
Ann-Marie Nguyen
Siobhan Reynolds
Rebecca Stanbrough
Rachel Wilkinson
Mary Nguyen
Sam Richards
Kylie Starkey-Brown
Kylie Willersdorf
Daniel Nicholson
Klaus Richter
Elise Stephenson
Brittney Williams
David Nicolaou
Mark Riley
Lisa Stevens
Isabella Williams
Victoria Nikolova
Lana Ristic
Melanie Stevenson
Luan Williams
Lucy Nitschinsk
Mina Rizk
Dominique Stower
Matt Williams
Carolyn Nixon
Charlotte Roache (nee Pearce)
Rich Stracey
Daniel Wilson
Alex Noon
Maddison Roberts
Jessica Strickland
Locky Wilson
Lisa Norris
Breanna Robertson
Kathryn Stumpf
Peta Wilton
Josephine Norris-Moore
Daniel Robertson
Chiara Sullivan
Amber Withers
Lee-Sarose Orevich
Tayla Robinson
Chengji Sun
Matthew Wong
Ebony Ormston
Douglas Roche
Sonya Sutherland
Aiden Wood
Euan Orsini
Brian Rose
Ditte Svendsen
Jamin Wood
Alysha Oze
Julien Rosendahl
Helen Svoboda
Jason Wood
James Packer
Jessica Rossouw
Tahnie Takefala
Isobelle Woodruff
Keren Papier
Juliette Rountree
Shaun Tan
Cory Wright
Giverny Parker
Jasmine Russ
Stefan Tanjung
Nick Yabsley
Stephanie Parsons
Lauren Ryan
Erin Tanner
Claire Yap
Courtney Patching
Katie Saal
Bianca Taylor-Andrews
Dinindu Veranga Perera
Grace Patterson
Kris Salaveria
Marcus Teston
Yatawarage
Aaron Payne
Luke Salmon
Ravi Thandi
Grace Yeung
Ashley Pearson
Shelly Samios
Sandra Thompson
Janice Yeung
Joel Pearson
Georgia Sands
Jacob Thorne
Yifei Yu
Anna Peniston-Bird
Brad Saunders
Steve Thornely
Jeong Hyeon (Clare) Yun
Kirsten Penney
Fioretti Sazali
Jozef Tkac
Luke Zanatta
Mahasha Perera
Conor Scanlan
Liam Travers
Mengying Zhang
Priscilla Peszko
Michael Schachtel
Nicole Tregoning
Peter Pham
Amelia Scott
Caitlin Usher
Gemma Phillips
Camilla Scott
Kirsti Van Der Zeil
Griffith Honours College Continuing Student Cohort
7. 2013 Griffith Honours College Graduates
In 2013, 172 students graduated as Griffith Honours College Scholars. These graduates were the recipients of:25 University Medals
33 Medals for Achievement in a Bachelor Degree
One of the aims of the College is to encourage students to continue their studies. Since the first Griffith Honours College
scholars graduated in 2009, these graduates continued onto further study in the following numbers:•
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104 students have been accepted into Graduate Entry Medicine Programs
53 students have continued onto Undergraduate Honours Programs
82 students have continued onto Postgraduate studies
32 students have continued onto Research Higher Degree studies – PhD
7.1 Graduates in Semester 1 2013
Becky Able
Julie Thu Thao Hoang
David Nicolaou
Hannah Smith
Alison Atkinson
Kandice Keogh
Alysha Oze
Ditte Louise Svendsen
Nicola Banwell
Lillian Lei
Jeremy Preston
Ravjinder Thandi
Mia Butler
Jessica Maher
Raquel Prineas
Timothy Ward
Rebecca Calder
Tabatha McFadyen
Aja Pymble-Ward
Clare Yun
Rhiannon Habermann
Nicholas Moir
Matthew Scott
Cherry Ho
Bradley Murray
Susara Smit
Griffith Honours College Graduates
7.2
Graduates in Semester 2 2013
Petros Armenis
Lachlan Dorse
Monica Ketchion
Peter Pham
Amatulnoor Aslam
Ashley Doyle
Penelope Koenig
Rebecca Pryce
Neeban Balayasoderan
Francesca Dudas
Tyson Kolkka
Alexander Raineri
Lachlan Barlow
Caitlin Duryea
Arianne Kollosche
Emma Raunik
Robert Bartus
Mitchell Duryea
Cayley Lancaster
Alexandra Rengers
Emily Bateman
Katelyn Dyason
Jessica Lee
Samuel Richards
Kathryn Bennett
Abbey Eglington
John Lee
Klaus Richter
Joseph Betts
Christopher Eigeland
Andrew L’Estrelle
Mark Riley
Mitchell Bishop
Jacob Elms
Loretta Lewington
Mina Rizk
David Black
Ming (Jacky) Fa
Luke Lincoln
Maddison Roberts
Sarah Blakey
Brendan Fahey
Kahil Lloyd
Breanna Robertson
Laura Bliss
Julian Fang
Jade Loadsman
Douglas Roche
Georgia Bottomley
Lachlan Fitzpatrick
Christopher Longhurst
Bradley Saunders
Ethan Bowering
Vanessa Fowler
Michael Lousick
Aya Shimizu
Dale Bowie
Ivan Gagarinov
Hayman Lui
Neralie Shuker
Rebecca Boyle
Kristi Gardner
Brody Mallard
Nicholas Snels
Emily Brewer
Robert Gavranich
Janna Mallon
Kylie Starkey-Brown
Laura Brown
Aidan George
Toni Mason
Kathryn Stumpf
Patrick Brown
Elise Giles
Aisha Masood
Chengji Sun
Elle Bryce
Maddison Gillard
Simone Maurer
Sonya Sutherland
Brigid Buckley
Jared Glasby
Andrew McMahon
Shaun Tan
Camilla Burnett
Anna Goto
Maxwell Moody
Marcus Teston
Jarrod Cabalzar
Marlee Green
Nicholas Moores
Steven Thornely
Kate Carlish
Michael Gregg
Sophie Mortimer
Liam Travers
Erick Chan
Martika Gustavson
Susanna Shu Szen Ng
Nicole Tregoning
Hyun Jong Cho
Robert Ha
Carolyn Nixon
Martain Vanderburg
Philip Chung
Gihan Hapuarachchi
Nikki Vardanega
Robert Coleman
Lauren Head
Lee-Sarose Orevich
Jessica Verdier
Sara Coleman
Joel Heaton
Ebony Ormston
Michelle Watts
Brittany Colville
Lucy Heywood
Keren Papier
Tamara Whittley
Kathryn Cominos
Daniel Hirsch
Giverny Parker
Rachel Wilkinson
Gavin Coote
Hiu Wai (Cherry) Ho
Stephanie Parsons
Daniel Wilson
Kate Crouch
Joanna Horsfall
Courtney Patching
Lachlan Wilson
Euan Cumming
Annabelle Hughes
Anna Peniston-Bird
Jamin Wood
James Cuskelly
Sophie James
Kirsten Penney
Nicholas Yabsley
Stephanie Dixon
Matthew Kachel
Omattage Perera
Anh Doan
Luara Karlson-Carp
Priscilla Peszko
8. Griffith Honours College Summer Research Bursary
Over the 2013/2014 summer vacation period, Summer Research Bursaries sponsored by the Office of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Research) were offered to active Griffith Honours College members to undertake a supervised research
project. These bursaries were available to students across all academic groups to undertake a 2 - 4 week research
project. Final Outcomes Report Forms suggested that students appreciated the opportunity to contribute towards a larger
research project and became enthusiastic about undertaking further research. Examples of student feedback include:“I found this project both challenging and engaging. This project helped me develop skills in learning how to
collect, compile and analyse data. It also forced me to reflect and challenge my own perceptions and assumptions
about student volunteering.” Paris Ball
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my research experience and am very grateful to the Griffith Honours College for providing
me with the opportunity to develop my skills in areas outside of my Medical program.” Kathryn Cominos
Due to the success of the 2013/2014 Summer Research Bursaries, a further round of bursaries sponsored by the Office
of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) will be offered over the 2014/2015 Summer Vacation Period.
8.1 Selection Criteria
8.2 Application and Final
This bursary scheme was open to active Griffith Honours
College members who were enrolled in the second year or
above of their undergraduate program at Griffith University.
Bursaries were awarded on the basis of:1. Academic results
2. Demonstrated ability to achieve the outcomes
identified in the project plan
3. Reasons for applying and wanting to undertake a
research project
4. Demonstrated support from an Academic
Supervisor
School
Student
Outcomes Report Forms
Refer to Appendix 6 & 7
8.3 Griffith Honours College
Summer Research Participants in
2013/2014
See Table Below
Project Title
Supervisor
Griffith Business School
Elise Giles
Flexible Working Arrangements in the Community
Sector
Associate Professor Keith
Townsend
Griffith Business School
Mala Mistry
i-Relay Youth Integrity Project Team Competition
Dr Jeanne McConachie
Griffith Law School
Paris Ball
Griffith School of
Engineering
Elliot Jones
Griffith School of
Environment
Llewellyn
Griggs
Analysing Gold Coast Vernacular Modern
Architecture through the Medical Occurrence of
the Breezeblock
Ms Alexandra Brown
Queensland
Reuben
Conservatorium of Music Fenemore
The Emotional Responses of Young People
Towards Music
Ms Diana Tolmie
Queensland
Simone
Conservatorium of Music Maurer
Producing the Publication: "Expansive Technique
Training for the advanced Flautist"
Mr Gerhard Mallon
School of Biomolecular
and Physical Sciences
Khadija
Alsabawi
Hydrogen Storage Characteristics of Light Weight
Metals Mixed with Carbon
Dr Jim Webb
Laura Bliss
Data Mining
Dr Owen Jepps
Kathryn
Cominos
Role of Calcium in Regulating NPC Proliferation
in Vitro
Dr Michael Weible
Rachel Don
Analysing Gold Coast Vernacular Modern
Architecture through the Material Occurrence of
the Breezeblock
Ms Alexandra Brown
Ben Rankin
Alpine Plant Ecology
Associate Professor
Catherine Pickering
School of Medical
Science
Nicole
Tregoning
Histological and Molecular Investigations in the
Small Intestine of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Patients
Professor Sonya MarshallGradisnik
School of Medicine
Beth Hamilton
How to Suffocate Cancer On-Site; MicroRNA, An
Inhibitor for Vessel Formation in Cancer
Dr Ali Salajegheh
School of Medicine
Rebecca Lau
Poisoning Due to Mushroom Ingestion: Literature
Review and Support with Data Analysis of Cases
Reported to Australian Poison Centres
Dr Evelin Tiralongo
School of Pharmacy
Sam
Mischewski
Investigating Cell to Cell Spread Between
Parkinson's Disease Affected Cells
Dr Dean Pountney
9. Griffith Honours College Alumni
Griffith Honours College students demonstrate a high level
of loyalty not only to the College but also to the broader
University. To capture this support GHC implemented the
Griffith Honours College Alumni. In 2013 the 3rd annual
Alumni Dinner was held at the Hilton Hotel Brisbane. 177
Alumni students and students who anticipated they would
graduate at the December ceremonies attended.
Alumni students were also invited to attend the Critical
Thinking Workshop, the Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Certificate Course and the Graduation Cocktail Receptions.
To maintain an active connection with Alumni students
the Griffith Honours College also published an Alumni
Newsletter in April and December.
10. Public Relations and Marketing Activities
KPI: Attract sufficient quality applicants with OP3 and above students to fill membership quota (students in identified
priority programs may be selected outside OP 1-3).
Total Number of Commencing Student Applications
1000
900
Number of Applications
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
*2011 figures include Connect Bursary applications.
10.1Application Rounds
10.2General Marketing Activities
With the approval of the DVC(A) the application round
for 2013 commencing students opened 16 July 2012 and
closed 16 November 2012.
In July 2012 the combined Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship/
Griffith Honours College application form was released on
the main Griffith University website. To enhance visibility
GHC worked with External Relations to ensure appropriate
links and placements. In addition, GHC staff and students
participated in a number of community outreach activities
throughout the year.
At the direction of the Virtual Faculty all GPA eligible
continuing students received a written invitation to apply
for membership of the Griffith Honours College. In 2012, a
total of 334 invitations were sent to students inviting them
to consider applying for membership in 2013.
The application round for 2013 continuing students opened
3 September 2012 and closed 3 December 2012. A total of
114 continuing student application were received in 2013.
10.3Specific Marketing Activities by Month
Month
Activity
January
Event
Future Students Outbound Calls
Action
GHC student ambassador assistance
February
Event
GUESTS Semester 1 Orientation
Action
GHC presentation and student ambassador representation
March
Event
Breakfast in the Chancellery
Action
GHC student ambassador representation
April
Event
Open Day Roadshows
Action
GHC staff representation
May
Event
Pathways to Medicine Information Evening South Bank campus
Action
Event
Pathways to Medicine Information Evening Gold Coast campus
Action
June
Event
Architecture Information Evening
Action
GHC presentation, staff and student ambassador representation
July
Event
GUESTS Information Evening Gold Coast campus
Action
Event
GUESTS Information Evening Nathan campus
Action
Event
GriffBUS Year 12 Workshop Nathan campus
Action
Event
GriffBUS Year 12 Workshop Logan campus
Action
Event
GriffBUS Year 12 Workshop Gold Coast campus
Action
Event
I-Connect International Orientation Day Nathan campus
Action
Event
I-Connect International Orientation Day Gold Coast campus
Action
Event
TSXPO
Action
GHC staff representation, GHC marketing collateral
Month
Activity
July Continued
Event
GH1 Breakfast in the Chancellery
Action
Event
Internationalisation Awards
Action
August
Event
Open Day: South Bank, Nathan and Gold Coast campuses
Action
GHC presentation, GHC staff and student ambassador representation and GHC marketing
collateral
September
Event
Helensvale State High School Visit
Action
October
Event
QCGU Audition Week
Action
Event
Annual Chancellor’s Dinner
Action
Event
Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Event
Action
Event
Global Experiences Expo South Bank, Nathan and Gold Coast campuses
Action
Event
Griffith Mobility Program Launch
Action
Event
GH1 Breakfast in the Chancellery
Action
November
Event
Griffith Connect Partner’s Cocktail Function
Action
GHC staff member representation
Event
University Study Guide
Action
GHC provided student feature
Event
Red Event
Action
11. 2013 Prizes and Awards
In 2013 GHC students were awarded the following Prizes and Awards:-
11.1Griffith University Medals
Alison Atkinson
University Medal
Jayman Lui
Medical Science Medal
Nicola Banwell
University Medal
Janna Mallon
Communication Medal
Robert Bartus
University Medal
Toni Mason
Education Medal
Joseph Betts
Psychological Science Medal
Simone Maurer
Music Medal
Ethan Bowering
University Medal & Urban and Tabatha McFadyen
University Medal
Environmental Planning Medal
Nicholas Moores
University Medal
Dale Bowie
University Medal & Information Giverny Parker
University Medal & Psychology Medal
Technology Medal
Stephanie Parsons
University Medal
Brigid Buckley
University Medal
Kirsten Penney
Midwifery Medal
Robert Coleman
Multimedia Studies Medal
Anna Peniston-Bird
Environmental Sciences Medal
Sara Coleman
Business Medal
Rebecca Pryce
Pharmaceutical Science Medal
Kate Crouch
University Medal
Alexander Raineri
University Medal
Euan Cumming
University Medal
Samuel Richards
University Medal
Christopher Eigeland
University Medal & Arts Medal
Klaus Richter
Adult and Vocational Training Medal
Ivan Gagarinov
University Medal & Biomolecular Science Mark Riley
University Medal & Science Medal
Medal
Maddison Roberts
Biomedical Science Medal
Robert Gavranich
University Medal
Breanna Robertson
Applied Theatre Medal
Aidan George
University Medal
Kylie Starkey-Brown
Education Medal
Elise Giles
Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Kathryn Stumpf
Journalism Medal
Sport Medal
Steven Thornely
University Medal
Lucy Heywood
Education Medal
Michelle Watts
University Medal & Biomolecular Science Joanna Horsfall
Environmental Studies Medal
Medal
Cayley Lancaster
International Business Medal
Tamara Whittley
University Medal & Commerce Medal &
Andrew L’Estrelle
Commerce Medal
Law Medal
Luke Lincoln
University Medal
Lachlan Wilson
Exercise Science Medal
Michael Lousick
University Medal & Biomedical Science Aaron Winterhoff
Games Design Medal
(Honours) Accelerated Medal
Jamin Wood
University Medal & Engineering Medal
11.2Griffith University Prizes and Awards
Griffith Honours College members received 45 individual prizes and awards at the 2014 Griffith University
Academic Awards Presentation Ceremony for their academic achievements throughout 2013.
Refer to appendix 8
11.3Prestigious External Awards
GHC staff offered assistance to many staff and students across the University to apply for external
scholarships. In 2013 the following Griffith University students were awarded prestigious external
scholarships:April Broadbent
Nicholas Campbell
Emi Christensen
Drew Lehmann
Janna Mallon
Andrew Monaghan
Heidi Muenchberger
Lucinda Nitschinsk
Haig Patapan
Julien Rosendahl
Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Arrow Energy Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship
Supporting Women Scholarship
Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Australian Fulbright Scholarship
Australian Fulbright Scholarship
12. How did Griffith University Connect school applications
compare to Non-connect school applications?
Number of students from Connect partner
schools and Non-connect partner schools
80%
% of GHC Cohort
70%
60%
2008
50%
2009
40%
2010
30%
2011
20%
2012
10%
2013
0%
Connect School
Non-connect School
Connect School OP Results
40%
% of GHC Cohort
35%
30%
2008
25%
2009
20%
2010
15%
2011
2012
10%
2013
5%
0%
OP1
OP2
OP3
OP4
OP5
OP6
OP>6
Non-connect School OP Results
50%
45%
% of GHC Cohort
40%
2008
35%
30%
2009
25%
2010
20%
2011
15%
2012
10%
2013
5%
0%
OP1
OP2
OP3
OP4
OP5
OP6
OP>6
Note: These graphs show students with OPs outside the selection criteria. Prior to 2010, connect round scholarships
were awarded before the release of OP results. Students who received these scholarships were granted automatic
membership of the Griffith Honours College.
13. What was the diversity spread of the Griffith Honours
College commencing student cohort?
Gender of GHC Students
Age of GHC Students
80%
70%
60%
60%
2008
50%
2009
40%
2010
30%
2011
2012
20%
% of GHC Cohort
% of GHC Cohort
70%
2013
10%
0%
2008
50%
2009
40%
2010
30%
2011
20%
2012
10%
2013
0%
Male
Female
16
Locality of GHC Students
17
18
19
20-25
25+
ABTSI
100%
3%
90%
2008
70%
60%
2009
50%
2010
40%
2011
30%
2012
20%
2%
% of GHC Cohort
% of GHC Cohort
80%
0%
2010
1%
2011
2012
2013
0%
Major Cities
Regional
ABTSI
First in Family to go to University
Language other than English
80%
18%
70%
16%
60%
2008
50%
2009
40%
2010
30%
2011
2012
20%
2013
10%
0%
14%
% of GHC Cohort
% of GHC Cohort
2009
2%
1%
2013
10%
2008
2008
12%
2009
10%
2010
8%
2011
6%
2012
4%
2013
2%
0%
Yes
No
Language other than English
14. What were the Griffith Honours College commencing
students’ perceptions about university and the Griffith
Honours College?
What motivated you to study at Griffith
University?
Someone I know is studying or has studied
at Griffith University
I was inspired by an academic staff member
and / or reputation of a faculty / school
Griffith was recommended by school /
guidance counsellor / other professional
The program I want to study is only offered
at Griffith University
I live near a Griffith University campus so it is
convenient to study there
2013
2012
2011
2010
I was offered a Scholarship
2009
I was offered a place in the GHC
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
2008
% of GHC Cohort
How did you hear about the Griffith Honours
College?
I saw / heard an advertisement
2013
At the Griffith University Open Day / Tertiary
Studies Expo
2012
I received a letter in the mail inviting me to
apply
2011
School
2010
2009
Some other way
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
% of GHC Cohort
2008
What would you like to achieve by the end of your
1st year of being a member of the Griffith Honours
College?
Insight to understanding yourself better as a leader
Development of leadership skills
2013
Attendance at events / conferences not available to
non Honours College members
Ease of transition into university
2012
Guidance from an academic mentor
2011
Met and connected with people of like minds
2010
Continuation of academic success
2009
Other
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
% of GHC Cohort
During your university study where will you be
living?
Moving away from home, but living with
extended family
2013
With friends
2012
Independently away from family/ friends
2011
On Campus
2010
2009
At Home with parent/guardian
0
20
40
60
80
100
2008
% of GHC Cohort
If you were considering dropping out of your
studies or changing programs who would you
seek advice from?
First Year Advisor
Program Convenor
2013
Student Services
2012
Mentor
Friends
2011
Parents
2010
Other
0%
2009
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
% of GHC Cohort
Note: Data from 2008 is not available for this question.
Do you perceive that you will have any of these
difficulties during your initial year of study?
Caring for children and / family members
Conflict between family and study
Paying fees and other study costs
2013
Undergraduate degree program not being what
you expected
Undergraduate degree program more difficult than
anticipated
2012
2011
Balancing personal relationships with study
2010
Fitting in and making friends
2009
Juggling work and study
2008
Finding time for other commitments
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
% of GHC Cohort
At this early stage do you think you will continue
your University studies after completion of your
undergraduate course?
2013
No
2012
2011
2010
Yes
2009
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2008
% of GHC Cohort
If you do undertake study at the completion of your
undergraduate program, what do you think you will
study?
Unsure
2013
PhD
2012
2011
Masters
2010
2009
Honours
2008
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
% of GHC Cohort
15. How has the 2013 Griffith Honours College cohort
performed academically?
Number of GHC Students
Semester 1, 2013 Commencing Student GPA by
OP
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
OP 1
OP 2
OP 3
OP 4+
7
6.99-6.5
6.49-6
5.99-5.5
<5.5
GPA
Full Active Cohort cumulative GPA as at
Semester 1, 2013
% of GHC Cohort
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
7
6.99-6.5
6.49-6
GPA
5.99-5.5
<5.5
16. What activities were facilitated for Griffith Honours
College students?
KPI: Facilitate professional development and networking events.
Honours College students are required to participate in several compulsory activities each year and may participate in
many optional activities.
In 2013 the compulsory activities were:• Welcome and Induction/Orientation
• Leadership Development Series
• Symposium
• Mentoring (compulsory only for students in the first year of their undergraduate studies)
16.1Welcome and Induction / Orientation
The Welcome and Induction Session for commencing
students was held on the Gold Coast campus on Tuesday
12 and Wednesday 13 February 2013. The focus of this
event was to assist students with their transition to tertiary
study.
The Annual Orientation for continuing students was held on
the Gold Coast campus on Friday 22 February 2013. The
focus of this event was to re-energise and re-connect with
students after the Summer Break.
Refer to appendix 9
Refer to appendix 10
16.2Leadership Development 16.3Symposium
Series
The 2013 Leadership Development Series was held
on Monday 25 March on the South Bank campus and
Wednesday 27 March at the Sharks Events Centre
in Southport. The event theme was “ Our Personal
Leadership Style is Based on Who We Are - Not What
We Know”. The workshop was facilitated by Ms Megyn
Carpenter on the South Bank campus and Dr John
Mandalios at the Sharks Events Centre.
The Annual Symposium was held on Monday 30
September 2013 on the Nathan campus. The event
focused on community engagement and social
responsibility. Students also participated in an optional
Environmental Project at the conclusion of the event. The
guest speakers for 2013 were Mr Bill Potts and Professor
Jeremy Williams.
Griffith Honours College students participating in an Environmental Conservation Project at the
conclusion of the Annual Symposium
16.4Optional Activities
Optional professional development and networking events were advertised on a competitive basis on the GHC
Learning@Griffth site:•
•
•
•
•
•
2013 Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference
Critical Thinking Workshop – Cinderella
Critical Thinking Workshop – Legally Blonde
ENACTUS Volunteering Abroad Project (Cambodia)
ENACTUS Volunteering Abroad Project (Vietnam,
Semester 1, 2013)
ENACTUS Volunteering Abroad Project (Vietnam,
Semester 2, 2013)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ENACTUS Volunteering National Project
International Youth Leadership Conference
McGill University Model United Nations Conference
Mental Health First Aid for Youth Certificate Workshop
Mentors in Violence Protection Training
Queensland Servant Leadership Forum
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
All active (eligible) members of the GHC cohort were invited to attend the following optional professional development and
networking events:•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013 Michael Whincop Memorial Lecture
2013 Voiceless Animal Lecture Series
Alumni hosted Medical Interview Discussion Group
Application Writing Workshop
Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise Public
Lecture Series
BrizMUN
Fulbright Scholarship Information Session
Griffith Business School Alumni Networking Breakfast
Griffith Business School Alumni Networking Workshop
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Griffith Honours College Alumni Dinner
Griffith Review Lecture Series
Griffith University Open Lecture
Griffith University Student Leadership Conference
Griffith University Symposium: Innovative Research
Universities Seminar Series
Mentoring Community of Practice Events
Prestigious External Scholarships Information Evening
Research Scholarships Information Session
Wild Mob North Stradbroke Island Clean-up
Additional sponsorship was offered in 2013 for GHC students attending prestigious events including:•
•
•
•
•
•
Asia Pacific Cities Summit - Taiwan
Chennai Worlds Debating Championships - India
Collegiate Presidential Inaugural Conference - USA
Emerging Leader’s Dialogue - China
G20 Youth Forum - Russia
Global Voices Youth Delegation – Kenya
•
•
•
•
•
Global Voices Youth Delegation (OECD) - France
International Scholar Laureate Program - China
Lead Asia Pacific Program - Indonesia
Paper Presentation Education without Borders
Conference – United Arab Emirates
UN Climate Change Conference - Poland
Griffith Honours College student Douglas Roche participating in the
Chennai Worlds Debating Championships
17. Volunteering Projects
Because of the positive outcomes achieved through
experiential learning, Griffith Honours College continues
to expand its involvement in community engagement. To
facilitate engagement for commencing students who are
not eligible to travel overseas in their first year of study,
two national activities were available to increase students’
level of awareness of environment issues and Aboriginal
culture. Students participated in Wild Mob events at North
Stradbroke Island and Tasmania.
For the fifth year, GHC supported the ENACTUS project
in Siem Riep (Cambodia) in the hope that their efforts
will contribute to Cambodian children having improved
employment opportunities in the local tourism industry. In
addition, GHC students continued to work as Ambassadors
for The SchoolBag project. After raising funds to provide
school supplies and sporting equipment to primary schools
in Vietnam, Griffith Honours College students travelled to
Hanoi in July and Ho Chi Minh City in December to deliver
the donations to schools in four districts.
Griffith Honours College student Drew Chea Volunteering in Vietnam
17.1Student Feedback on Volunteering Projects
The following extracts have been taken from student feedback and reports:“Ultimately, Cambodia was an extremely positive experience, which taught me a lot about the differences between
their culture and ours, but I also learnt a lot about the team that we took over there. I realised that whilst we all come
from different backgrounds, when we work together, we can do some pretty amazing things.”
Volunteering in Cambodia
“Travelling to Vietnam was an experience I will definitely never forget, it taught me a lot about teamwork and working
with people you had never met before. I am striving to be a better well-rounded person and becoming more engaged
with our community by seeking to help those who aren’t fortunate enough and don’t have the resources to sustain
themselves. But most of all, the trip has made me a better communicator in the way I am listening more and becoming
more aware of others and trying to properly understand them on a personal level when conversing with them.”
Volunteering in Vietnam
“I would like to thank the Honours College for providing such an amazing opportunity. I learnt a lot about myself
and the environment on this trip and feel that I am beginning the New Year with an improved perspective on what is
important in life.”
Volunteering in Tasmania
18. International Experiences
KPI: Provide support for students who indicate a desire to have an international experience.
18.1Short Term International Experiences
In 2013 activities were offered to students to explicitly encourage them to strengthen their Griffith graduate attributes. In
particular, a number of professional development and leadership events were offered which focused on the students’
competence in culturally diverse and international environments. The competitive Global Voices Youth delegations
continue to be a highlight. Students noted in their reflective journals that they believe that the improvement in their
communication and team building skills will make them more competitive when applying for internships and graduate
positions within international companies.
Students
2
Event
Cultural Explorations Program - Pukyong
National University
Location
Month
South Korea
January, 2013
2
Architecture Special Elective – Field Course
Italy
January, 2013
1
Collegiate Presidential Inaugural Conference
USA
January, 2013
6
McGill University Model United Nations
Conference
Canada
January, 2013
1
Griffith Community Health & Midwifery
Placement
Laos
January, 2013
2
QCA – Photojournalism Workshop
Bangladesh
January, 2013
2
Griffith University Law School Willem C. Vis
International Commercial Arbitration Moot
Hong Kong & Austria
March, 2013
1
Education without Borders Conference
United Arab Emirates
March, 2013
2
G20 Youth Forum
Russia
April, 2013
3
Cannes Film Festival
France
May, 2013
2
Global Voices Youth Delegation to OECD Forum
France
May, 2013
1
International Scholar Laureate Program
China
May, 2013
1
NTU GEM Trailblazer Inaugural Summer
Program
Singapore
June, 2013
2
GBSSL Community Internship
Laos
June, 2013
1
Summer Internship Sierra Internal Medicine and
Simmaron Research
USA
June, 2013
1
Global Voices Youth Delegation Study Tour on
Sustainable Development
Kenya
June, 2013
2
The Natural History & Ecology of an Asian
Rainforest Field Course
Malaysia
June, 2013
6
International Summer Program - Sun Yat-Sen
University
China
June, 2013
1
QCA European Study Tour Art Theory Field
Course
Italy & Germany
June, 2013
1
Teach and Learn in Korea
Vietnam & South Korea
June, 2013
10
Pukyong National University International
Summer School
South Korea
July, 2013
25
ENACTUS Volunteering Abroad Project
Vietnam
July, 2013
12
Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference
New Zealand
July, 2013
1
AIM Overseas – Cambridge University Sciences
Summer School
England
July, 2013
3
UT Mara Australs – Australasian Intervarsity
Debating Championships
Malaysia
July, 2013
1
NY University School for Improvisational Music
Summer Intensive
Malaysia
July, 2013
Students
Event
Location
Month
England
July, 2013
1
AIM Overseas – Oxford International Politics
Summer School
2
45th International Horn Symposium
USA
July, 2013
1
Oxford Flute Summer School Workshop
England
August, 2013
2
Asia Pacific Cities Summit
Taiwan
September, 2013
1
Lead Asia Pacific Program
Indonesia
September, 2013
11
Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue
China
October, 2013
4
Griffith School of Engineering – Overseas
Industrial Experience
Denmark, Germany & Japan
November, 2013
1
United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change Conference
Poland
November, 2013
16
ENACTUS Volunteer Project
Cambodia
November, 2013
1
Winter Internship Sierra Internal Medicine and
Simmaron Research
USA
November, 2013
1
Conservation in Practice Field Course
Nepal
November, 2013
5
International Youth Leadership Conference
United Arab Emirates
November, 2013
Hong Kong
December, 2013
Vietnam
December, 2013
India
December, 2013
Malaysia, Turkey, Spain &
Morocco
December, 2013
1
Hong Kong Field Trip
12
ENACTUS Volunteer Project
3
Chennai Worlds Debating Championship
2
Muslim World Study Tour
Griffith Honours
College student
Jack Dignan
on a Summer
Internship in
Nevada, USA
18.2Study Abroad and Exchange
GHC members are encouraged to expand their horizons through Study Abroad and Exchange. The following
students are grateful for the sponsorship they received from Griffith University’s International Office.
Student
University
Location
Semester
Petros Armenis
Purdue University
USA
Sem 1, 2013
Elise Giles
Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Hong Kong
Sem 1, 2013
Luara Karlson-Carp
Ithaca College
USA
Sem 1, 2013
Isaac Malbon
SKEMA Business School
France
Sem 1, 2013
Neil Moore
France
Sem 1, 2013
Alexandra Newbury
University of Illinois
USA
Sem 1, 2013
University of Natural Resources
& Applied Life Science
Austria
Sem 1, 2013
Hannah Pilkington
Oxford Brookes University
England
Sem 1, 2013
Kiah Reading
Koc University
Turkey
Sem 1, 2013
Lana Ristic
Sciences Po
France
Sem 1, 2013
Connor Scanlan
France
Sem 1, 2013
Camilla Scott
University of Leeds
England
Sem 1, 2013
Erin Tanner
Sciences Po
France
Sem 1, 2013
Natasha Walker
University College Falmouth
England
Sem 1, 2013
Samuel Wheeler
Florida State University
USA
Sem 1, 2013
Giverny Atkins
AEN – Utrecht University
Netherlands
Sem 2, 2013
Lucy Barker
Sciences Po
France
Sem 2, 2013
Owen Burton
Karolinska Institute
Sweden
Sem 2, 2013
Andrea Carsley
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Sem 2, 2013
Alex Choy
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Sem 2, 2013
Emi Christensen
Denmark
Sem 2, 2013
Kiarah Cuthbert
University of Southern Denmark
Denmark
Sem 2, 2013
Catriona Drummond
University of Utah
USA
Sem 2, 2013
Fiona Glenister
Lund University
Sweden
Sem 2, 2013
Ana Grulovic
Sciences Po
France
Sem 2, 2013
James Gunning
Denmark
Sem 2, 2013
Jordan Hart
University of Leeds
England
Sem 2, 2013
Sarah Kiely
University of Leeds
England
Sem 2, 2013
Brittany Laidlaw
Hong Kong
Sem 2, 2013
Indiana Madden-Olle
University of Leeds
England
Sem 2, 2013
Pheobe Martin
Keele University
England
Sem 2, 2013
James Packer
Unviersity of Leeds
England
Sem 2, 2013
Lauren Ryan
University of Plymouth
England
Sem 2, 2013
Georgia Sands
Hong Kong
Sem 2, 2013
Kirsti Van Der Zeil
Universita Deligi Studi di
Bologna
Italy
Sem 2, 2013
Sarah Wait
University of Exeter
England
Sem 2, 2013
Samuel Wheeler
Denmark
Sem 2, 2013
Peta Wilton
Oxford Brookes University
England
Sem 2, 2013
Isobelle Woodruff
Karolinska Institute
Sweden
Sem 2, 2013
19. University and Community Engagement
In 2013, members of the GHC cohort actively contributed to the university and wider communities by participation in:•
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Academic Committee - SEET undergraduate
representative
Annual Chancellor’s Dinner Ambassadors
Breakfast in the Chancellery Ambassadors
Competitions Officer, Griffith Organised Debating
Society
GBS Student Leadership Program
Griffith Career Leader
Griffith International Global Experience Expo
Ambassadors
Griffith Student Ambassadors
Griffith Student Partner
Guest Speaker Griffith Academic Awards Presentation
Helensvale SHS Ambassadorial Visit
I-Connect Ambassadors
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
Open Day Student Ambassadors
Panel Member for USA SA&E Briefing Event
PASS Class Leaders
Presenters at Architectural Information Evenings
Presenters at GriffBUS Information Sessions
Presenters at Pathways to Medicine
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PVC BBQ Fund-raiser Ambassadors
QCGU Auditions Week Ambassadors
RED Event Student Ambassadors
Representative of Griffith University Law School at
the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration
Moot
Student Consultation on the Academic Plan
Student Linx Amazing Race Participants
Student Linx Buddy Program
Student Linx Event Assistantants
Student Linx Games Afternoon Participants
Student Linx GI Mates
Student Linx Global Networking Function Participants
Student Linx Language Leaders
Student Linx Peer Mentors
Student Linx Project Connect Participants
Student Linx Social Sport Participants
Student Presenters at Griffith Mobility Launch
Three Minute Thesis Competition Entrants
Uni Skills Tutors
UniFY Ambassadors during Orientation Week
Volunteering Queensland Workshop Participants
19.1ENACTUS
The Griffith ENACTUS club, formerly Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), is now in its fifth year of operation. Student
surveys showed that students were very involved in community engagement at school but when they enrolled at
university, even though their interest was still high, they did not have the networks to continue their engagement.
ENACTUS administers a database of students willing to volunteer and acts as a first point of contact for local and national
volunteer agencies. Board members are appointed in July each year for a twelve month period. This year the students
were involved in Helping Hands, Mental Health First Aid for Youth, The Schoolbag, Innovate Media and International
Projects.
The 2013 ENACTUS Board and Student Executive consisted of:Industry
Ms Peta Tilse - Trust Advice
Mr David Morgan - Sunland Group
Administration
Dr Jeanne McConachie - Faculty Advisor
Ms Kim Holmes - Faculty Advisor
Academic
Professor Alf Lizzio - Director of Griffith Institute of Higher
Education
Professor Marie Wilson - Dean, Griffith Business School
Alumni
Mr Byron Rollinson - KPMG
Ms Alice Berents - Mitchelton Special School
Students
President: Lauren Griffin
President-elect: Mike Bidwell
Chief Administrative Officer: Nick Campbell
Chief Financial Officer: Euan Orisini
Chief Operations Officer Brisbane: Samantha Nean
Chief Operations Officer Gold Coast: Lauren Head
Vice President PR & Co-Nationals Manager: Brigid Buckley
Policy Manager: Sam Richards
Nationals Manager: Daniel Wilson
Vice President The Schoolbag: Janna Mallon
Vice President MHFA: Elise Stephenson
Vice President Innovate Media: Caitlin Duryea
Vice President Environment: Emi Christensen
ENACTUS
Nationals Delegation
19.2ENACTUS Activities
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ENACTUS Information Session
ENACTUS National Championships
ENACTUS Strategic Planning Day
Helping Hands: A Fundraiser for Lyme Disease
Helping Hands: 40 hour famine
Helping Hands: Clean Up Australia Day
Helping Hands: Community Garden Project
Helping Hands: GC Bulletin Fun Run
Helping Hands: QCWA Birthing Kit Assembly
Helping Hands: QCWA Refreshment Stall
Helping Hands: Rotary Charity Fun Run
Helping Hands: RSPCA EKAA Volunteers
20. Student Advisory Group
To enhance the student experience, every year in March,
the GHC Student Advisory Group (SAG) is elected by
the entire cohort. Students are appointed for a term of 12
months. The Advisory Group performs three important
roles:•
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Providing advice to GHC management
Coordinating some social activities
Coordinating some community engagement and civic
activities
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Helping Hands: RSPCA Million Paws set up
Helping Hands: Tough Mudder for Legacy
Helping Hands: World Vision Global Leadership
Convention
Symposium Environmental Project, Brady’s Bushland
Park Runcorn
The Real Hunger Project
Volunteering & Cultural Experience, Guangzhou China
Volunteering Project, Siem Riep Cambodia
Volunteering Project, Hanoi Vietnam
Volunteering Project, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Volunteering Project, Tasmania
20.1Student Advisory Group
Activities
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Cultural Night
First Years’ Breakfast
GHC Chill ‘n’ Chat Series
GHC Sporting Teams
Intellectual Engagement Evening
Nightclub Fundraising Event – Hippies Vs Hipsters
Trivia Night
In 2013 the Student Advisory Group members were:Chair: Caitlin Usher
Deputy Chair: Reuben Fenemore
Secretary: Samantha Wilson
Gold Coast Region Representatives: Brian Rose, Cameron Munro, Lee-Sarose Overich, Nicole Tregoning and Sam
Mischewski
Brisbane Region Representatives: Clare Yun and Melanie Stevenson
During 2013 the Student Advisory Group raised funds to contribute towards the Griffith ENACTUS Volunteering project
in Vietnam. SAG Chair Caitlin Usher presented a cheque for $1530.90 to Michael Bidwell, President ENACTUS, at the
Griffith Honours College Annual Symposium in September 2013.
SAG Trivia Night
21. Mentoring
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KPI: Match students with mentors (academic, industry or research).
In 2013 the following mentors voluntarily offered their time and expertise to assist GHC students to identify and achieve
their goals:Mr Greg Aitken
Dr Natalie Colson
Dr Hennessey Hayes
Dr Donna Marcus
Associate Professor Afshin
Dr Tom Conley
Professor John Headrick
Professor Sonya Marshall-
Akhtarkhavari
Associate Professor Liz Conlon
Associate Professor Michael
Gradisnik
Dr Alexandr Akimov
Dr Elizabeth Coyne
Heazle
Mr Gregory Massingham
Mr Michael Arthur
Professor Denis Crane
Ms Jayne Hewitt
Mr Sebastian Di Mauro
Dr Gideon Baker
Ms Karen Crawley
Dr Ray Hibbins
Associate Professor Ann
Dr Mahmoud Bakr
Dr Sarah Cresswell
Dr Trevor Hine
McDonnell
Ms Lauren Ball
Dr Stephen Cronin
Mr Matthew Hitchcock
Dr Hamish McLean
Dr Shane Barry
Professor Andrew Davey
Mr Sean Horan
Associate Professor Nigel McMillan
Dr Nick Barter
Associate Professor Sara Davies
Ms Linda Humphreys
Professor Anne McMurray
Ms Irene Bartlett
Dr Aysin Dedekorkut
Dr Yoon-Suk Hwang
Dr Ruth McPhail
Associate Professor Paul Bates
Dr Pete Denney
Dr Michael Weible II
Dr Albert Mellick
Associate Professor Belinda Beck
Ms Louise Denson
Professor Saso Ivanovski
Associate Professor George
Dr Lisa Beesley
Dr Jennifer Dickfos
Dr Owen Jepps
Mellick
Associate Professor Peter Bernus
Dr Jeung-Hwan Doh
Dr Amy Johnston
Associate Professor Howard
Associate Professor Andrea
Dr Scott Downman
Associate Professor Peter
Middleton
Biolocerkowski
Dr Amanda Duffy
Johnston
Professor Peter Milburn
Mr Richard Blundell
Professor Elaine Duffy
Associate Professor Darryl Jones
Dr Peter Mills
Mr Mark Bolton
Dr Shailendra Dukie
Dr Marta Kawka
Dr Clare Minahan
Dr Mark Boschen
Dr Stephen Emmerson
Dr Judith Kearney
Ms Creina Mitchell
Dr Caryl Bosman
Ms Dianne English
Dr Derek Kennedy
Professor Norm Morris
Dr Annita Boyd
Mr John Eyley
Professor Mary Keyes
Mr Gordon Moyes
Associate Professor Graham
Associate Professor Trish
Dr Suzanne Keys
Dr Juanita Muller
Bradley
FitzSimons
Professor David Kielpinski
Dr Alan Munn
Professor Mostyn Bramley-Moore
Ms Jenni Fleming
Dr Michelle King
Associate Professor Patrick Murray
Mr Earle Bridger
Associate Professor Susan Forde
Professor Roger Kitching
Dr Helen Naug
Associate Professor Mark Brimble
Associate Professor Alex Forrest
Dr Myesa Knox-Mahoney
Mr Stephen Newcomb
Professor A.J. Brown
Professor Mark Forwood
Professor Victoria Korolik
Dr Niru Nirthanan
Associate Professor Chris Brown
Dr Robert Foster
Associate Professor Liisa Laakso
Ms Adele Nisbet
Dr Jeremy Brownlie
Dr Jane Fowler
Mr Wayne Lang
Ms Eva Nislev
Dr Andrew Bulmer
Dr Jill Freiberg
Ms Catherine Large
Dr Stefano Occhipinti
Dr Cathy Burns
Dr James Furse
Associate Professor Pat Laughren
Mr Nick Oughton
Ms Kylie Burns
Dr Susie Garvis
Ms Merran Lawler
Dr Andrew Pearson
Professor Bruce Burton
Professor Jeff Giddings
Dr Sandra Lawrence
Dr Jason Peart
Dr Andrew Busch
Ms Julia Gilbert
Associate Professor Charles
Professor Tony Perkins
Dr Jason Byrne
Mr Vinod Gopalan
Lawson
Mr Tim Peters
Mr Julian Byzantine
Associate Professor Margaret
Associate Professor Andrew Leach
Dr Dean Pountney
Mr Craig Cameron
Greenway
Mr Paul Lee
Dr Sarah Prestridge
Associate Professor Fabrizio
Ms Sarah-Jane Gregory
Dr Ron Levy
Dr Kirsten Rae
Carmiginiani
Dr Darren Grice
Dr Joanne Lewohl
Associate Professor Steve Ralph
Dr Jennifer Cartmel
Dr Deb Griffin
Associate Professor Alejandro
Dr Halim Rane
Dr Nick Cartwright
Associate Professor Hong Guan
Lopez
Dr Vanessa Reher
Dr Nick Cartwright
Dr Diana Guillemin
Dr Chris Love
Dr Paul Reitano
Ms Marilyn Casley
Mr Peter Hall
Dr Jennifer Loy
Dr Andrew Rock
Dr Susanna Chamberlain
Dr Wayne Hall
Mr Peter Luff
Dr Roselyn Rose’Meyer
Mr Dean Chircop
Dr Kyra Hamilton
Dr Kym MacFarlane
Dr David Rowlands
Dr Saronjni Choy
Dr Ali El Hanandeh
Professor Florian Mack
Dr Sally Russell
Associate Professor Richard
Dr Neil Harris
Professor William MacNeil
Mr Paul Sabey
Chung
Dr Brooke Harris-Reeves
Dr Katherine Main
Dr Jay Sanderson
Professor Frank Clarke
Dr Louise Harvey
Mr Gerhard Mallon
Dr Arthur Schacklock
Dr Ian Cock
Dr Larisa Haupt
Dr John Mandalios
Ms Margaret Schindler
Dr Sarah Schroeder
Dr Bela Stantic
Mr James Townshend
Professor Ming Wei
Dr Andrew Seagar
Ms Bronwyn Statham
Dr Kieran Tranter
Dr Donna Weston
Dr Bernadette Sebar
Dr Sascha Stegan
Associate Professor Joan Vaccaro
Dr Sue Whatman
Dr Arthur Shacklock
Mr Oleg Stepanov
Dr Jessica Vanderlelie
Dr Ben Williams
Dr Amir Etemad Shahidi
Dr Tim Stevens
Dr Nerina Vecchio
Dr Jennifer Wilson
Ms Elizabeth Shaw
Dr Madonna Stinson
Professor Ljubo Vlacic
Dr Therese Wilson
Ms Julie Shaw
Professor Stephen Stockwell
Ms Natasha Vlassenko
Associate Professor Leanne
Professor Brad Sherman
Professor Nigel Stork
Ms Michele Walsh
Wiseman
Dr Roshan De Silva Wijeyeratne
Professor David Thiel
Associate Professor Dianne
Ms Kirsty Wright
Dr Olivera Simic
Associate Professor John Thornton
Watters
Dr Xin-Wen Wu
Dr Marta Sinclair
Dr Joe Tiralongo
Associate Professor Scott Weaven
Ms Cath Young
Associate Professor Neil Sipe
Dr Joss du Toit
Dr Amanda Webster
Dr Stephen So
Dr John Touchie
Dr Ben Weeks
22. Media and Press Releases
Because of its contribution to the community, the Honours College continues to achieve a high level of media coverage. A
summary of published articles is included below.
Publication
Articles
VC’s Report to Council
5
4BC Radio
1
4MBS Classic FM Program Guide
1
AA Staff Newsletter
1
ABC Brisbane Radio
3
ABC Gold and Tweed Coast Radio
3
ABC Sunshine & Cooloola Coasts Radio
1
Albert & Logan News
1
B Magazine
1
Bellingen Courier Sun
2
Border Tweed Mail
1
Brisbane Times
1
Caboolture News
1
Canberra Times
1
Central Telegraph
1
City North News
1
Courier Mail, Brisbane
9
Daily Mercury
1
Forbes Advocate
1
Getamungstit Magazine
1
Gold Coast Bulletin
5
Gold Coast Sun
5
Griffith Alumni and Community Magazine
1
Griffith Alumni Newsletter
3
Griffith University News
19
Herbert River Express
1
HK Expat Living Magazine
1
Lawyers Weekly
3
Maroochy Weekly
1
Refer to appendix 11 & 12
Publication
Articles
Morning Bulletin
1
MX Brisbane
1
MX Melbourne
1
MX Sydney
1
Newcastle Herald
1
News Mail
1
North Queensland Register
1
Northern Daily Leader
1
Northern Times
1
Radio National, Canberra
1
South West News
1
Southern Star
4
Sunday Mail Brisbane
2
Sydney Morning Herald
2
Tamborine Times
1
Toowoomba Chronicle
1
VC’s Newsletter
1
Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
2
Wellington Times
1
Western Advocate
1
Westside News
2
www.abc.net.au/news
2
www.amdi.vn
1
www.blogs.abc.net.au
3
www.blogs.crikey.com.au
1
www.farmingahead.com.au/news
1
www.lukerutledge.wordpress.com
1
www.onlineopinion.com.au
2
www.pharmacynews.com.au
1
www.studentlinx.wordpress.com
1
23. Golden Key International Honour Society
Originally based in the Secretariat the position of Golden Key Primary Advisor has been allocated to the Griffith Honours
College Program Coordinator.
The Golden Key Primary Advisor is a university staff member of seniority who has the authority to take on and delegate
responsibilities at their discretion. The Primary Advisor is chiefly responsible for the smooth running of the annual
Membership Drive. Acts as a mentor to the Chapter’s Executive Committee, encouraging student leaders to host events
and activities that are in line with the 5 Golden Key themes:
1. Member Recognition including the New Member Reception, Welcoming New Members Event and Honorary Member
Engagement Event
2. Intellectual Engagement including forums, colloquia and lectures designed to engage students on broader
contemporaneous issues such as climate change, the Global Financial Crisis, border security etc.
3. Networking opportunities including social events for student members, alumni, academics and Honorary Members.
4. Careers Development events including assistance on resume/CV writing and interviewing techniques, Careers Panels
and Careers Cocktail Evenings that engage industry professionals etc.
5. Community Service initiatives with a literacy focus such as tutoring/mentoring services to groups in need including
youths, refugees and immigrants, indigenous communities and individual from disadvantaged socio-economic
backgrounds.
All Advisors are strongly encouraged to attend Golden Key Chapter meetings and events.
24. Conclusion
In 2007, Griffith University had great foresight to design and implement the first Honours College in an Australian
University. High achieving students continue to express their appreciation for the recognition and rewards that they
receive through their membership of the College. At the end of the 6th year of its operation the College has many
highlights including the excellent academic results achieved by the majority of its student members. Each year, Griffith
University is able to nominated up to five undergraduate students for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Asia Pacific
Award. It is worthy of mention that in the 2013 round, all five nominated GHC students received this prestigious award.
The continued success of the Summer Research Bursary Program was an additional highlight in 2013. To participate
in the Summer Research Bursary Program, students had to find an academic researcher who was willing to supervise
their research project over the Summer break. The Honours College is not directly aligned to further studies, however,
students are encouraged to look at the benefits of postgraduate and research higher degrees studies as an alternative
to direct entry into the workforce. Since the first Griffith Honours College Scholars graduated in 2009 over 80 students
have continued on to postgraduate studies with an additional 32 students continuing onto PhD studies. This year saw
the largest cohort of GHC graduates. Each GHC Scholar received a notation on their Academic Transcript and a gift
in recognition of their contribution as well as an invitation to the annual Alumni dinner. Arguably the College’s proudest
achievement is the continued outcomes achieved from the students’ voluntary contributions to the University, local and
international communities.
25. References
James, R. (2001). Students’ changing expectations of Higher Education and the consequences of mismatches with
reality, Paper for OECD-IMHE conference, Management responses to Changing Student Expectations, QUT Brisbane.
24th September.
McInnis, C., & James, R. (1995). First year on campus:diversity in the initial experiences of Australian undergraduates.
Canberra:Australian Government Publishing Service.
Operation Student Success: Griffith’s Student Retention Strategy 2012 - 2014, (2012). Unpublished report. Griffith
University.
Student Retention Project, (2003). Unpublished report. Griffith University. P.5.
26. Appendices
Appendix 1: Griffith Honours College Policy
Appendix 2: Griffith Honours Brochure
Appendix 3: 2013 Commencing Students Application Form
Appendix 4: 2013 Continuing Students Application Form
Appendix 5: Academic Referee Report Form
Appendix 6: Summer Research Bursary Application Form
Appendix 7: Summer Research Bursary Final Outcomes Report
Appendix 8: Griffith Honours College Prizes and Awards Recipients
Appendix 9: Welcome and Induction Flyer
Appendix 10: Orientation Flyer
Appendix 11: Media Clipping
Appendix 12: Media Clipping

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