Bond University’s dedication to quality teaching and learning practices has been recognised by the prestigious Carrick Institute, with eight Bond Academics being awarded a total of four Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
The Carrick Citations, each valued at $10,000, are part of the Australian Government’s expanded program of national awards designed to recognise and reward teaching excellence in the higher education sector.
Vice-Chancellor of Bond University Professor Robert Stable said the receipt of four citations was testament to the university’s commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching practice and research supervision, being disproportionate in number to the university’s size.
“These citations mark another outstanding achievement for the university and our world-class academic staff,” he said.
“At Bond, we pride ourselves on delivering a unique and personalised experience for our students, and to have our contribution recognised not once, but four times, in a highly competitive field is a fantastic result.
“The applications from our staff this year were truly of exceptional quality and indicative of the very exciting work being done in both teaching and research here at Bond University.
“I congratulate our award winners and wish them all the best for their nominations in the Australian University Teaching Awards, to be held later in the year.”
The Citation recipients for Bond University in 2007 are:
* Assistant Professor of Communication Mike Grenby - For creating a unique learning environment - pedagogy, practical skills, nurturing setting - enabling students to conquer their glossophobia to become effective communicators and confident human beings
* Professors of Management Dr. Cynthia D Fisher, Dr. Ben Shaw, Dr. Anthony Erickson and Dr. Amy Kenworthy U’Ren - For the design and continued development of the innovative PROBE "Practical Organisational Behaviour Education" company project, run every semester at Bond University for 17 years
* Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences Dr. Warren Toomey – For supporting and encouraging student learning through enthusiasm, imaginative resources and timely feedback sustained over a period of several years
* Chair of Criminology Professor Paul Wilson and Professor of Law Eric Colvin – For the continuous evolvement, through active student research and participation, of a subject on miscarriages of justice that is taught from a multi-disciplinary perspective
Nominations for Carrick Institute Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning are assessed on the following criteria:
* Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn.
* Development of curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field.
* Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning.
* Respect and support for the development of students as individuals.
* Scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching.
Bond University award recipients will be presented with their award at The Carrick Institute’s official awards night in Brisbane on August 6.
