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Supplement to Annual Report 1995 University of Technology
Supplement to Annual Report 1995
University of Technology
The following information is provided in accordance with Section 9.1.3 (vi) of the Financial Management Act:
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Declarations of Pecuniary Interests
Details of Shares Held by Senior Officer as Nominee (not applicable)
Publications Produced
Changes in Prices, Fees, Charges, Rates and Levies
Details of Major Reviews (nil return)
Major Research and Development Activities
Overseas Visits Undertaken by University Staff
Major Promotional, Public Relations and Marketing Activities
Occupational Health and Safety
Industrial Relations
Major Sponsored Committees (not applicable)
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Declarations of Pecuniary Interests
All members, officers, and employees of the University who are required to complete a declaration of pecuniary interests have been requested to do so.
Furthermore, Section 16 of the Swinburne University of Technology Act 1 992 provides that a Council member must declare a pecuniary interest in matters before Council, and is not entitled to vote on such matters.
Details of Shares held by Senior Officer as Nominee
Not applicable.
Publications Produced by and Available from the University
Academic Registrar's Department Strategic Plan 1996 Administrative Guide (Vols. 1, 2 and 3): manuals Business, Humanities and Social Science: student guide Hi,gher Education and T AFE Courses: information sheet International Student Unit Guide 1996 Life at Swinburne: Postgraduate Programs:
postgraduate prospectus international student guide
Postgraduate Prospectus Procedures Relating to Student Assessment and Appeals 1995 (Higher Education): Science, Engineering and Design: Short-course brochures
Short-course brochures Submission to the CQAHE 1995 Swinburne Annual Report 1994 Swinburne course brochures 1995/96 Swinburne Handbook 1996: Swinburne Library: Student Guide 1995 Swinburne Library: Staff Guide 1995 Swinburne Research Report 1993 Swinburne Statistics 1995 TAFE Division: Swinburne. Ahead of its Time:
student guide
student guide T AFE brochure
Swinburne Alumni Association: leaflet Swinburne Council agendas/minutes Swinburne's Mooroo/bark Campus: brochure Swinburne News: external newsletter Swinburne Pathways Credit Transfer Guide Swinburne Staff News: internal newsletter Swinburne Strategic Plan 1996 - 2000 Working at Swinburne: staff exchange booklet Yarra Ranges Campuses
Contact
Academic Registrar Swinburne Library Information Office Information Office International Student Unit Information Office International Student Unit Information Office
Student Administration Information Office Centre for Business Development and Training Centre for Engineering Technology Swinburne Library Academic Secretariat Information Office Swinburne Bookshop Swinburne Library Swinburne Library Office of Research & Grad. Studies Planning & Information Services Information Office Information Office Information Office Swinburne Library Information Office Information Office Information Office Information Office Academic Registrar T AFE Division Directorate Information Office
Changes in Prices, Fees, Charges, Rates and Levies
General Service Fee
Higher Education 1 :
Full-time/annual Part-time/annual Students studying in the cooperative mode Cooperative/Work Experience/annual Cooperative/Work Experience/semester Full-time student: • semester cooperative mode • semester full-time Part-time student: • semester cooperative mode • semester part-time
TAFE:
Based on student contact hours:
• • •
0 - 79 80 - 539 540 +
Full-fee paying students
1994 $
182 86 98 30 15
106
58
40 70
120
1995 $
186.00 91.00
103.00 31.00 15.50
108.50
61.00
40.00 75.00
124.00
Swinburne offered overseas students full-fee courses within the range of Advanced Certificate/Associate Diploma to ' PhD. Tuition fees ranged from $7 800 to $14 000 (per EFTSU) in 1995. For those students requiring bridging education (Year 12 level), a Foundation Year was offered at a cost of $8 000. (There was no increase in any of these fees.)
Additionally, the fee for a one-year Master of Business Administration course was $29 000.
Student Administration
Student ID replacement Academic statements Late (enrolment) fee
Gown and hood hire Degree testamur replacement
$
10 15 20 40 25 50
(prior to teaching) (after commencement of teaching)
(an increase of $7) (an increase of $25)
There is a once-only $20 compulsory levy payable by all Higher Education students: this is used to fund capital building projects.
Library (Hawthorn, Prahran and Mooroolbark campuses)
Annual Library membership fees charged to the public (or for non-standard services or publications which would otherwise not be available) were as follows:
Ex-student rate Personal rate Corporate rate
$
50 100 150
There were no major external reviews for the year 1995.
Major Research and Development Activities
Development of Research Profile and Standing
National Competitive Research Grants Outcomes
Swinburne researchers were awarded three ARC Large Grants for projects commencing in 1996. The University's success rate of 30% was above the national average for the first time. Two new ARC Collaborative Research Grants, a Targeted Institutional Links grant, two new APA (Industry) grants, ATERB and AINSE grants were among those awarded (see specific comments which follow). Swinburne was also awarded two grants for research in vocational education and training by the Australian National Training Authority (ANT A) Research Advisory Council.
Review of Major Research Centres
The Joint Planning and Resources Committee (JPRC) commissioned a review of the University's four Major Research Centres with Dr Tom Spurling (Chief of CSIRO Division of Chemicals and Polymers), and Dr Linton Staples (Managing Director, Applied Biotechnologies) as external consultants. The review panel examined research outputs and performance data from each Centre, and visited each for on-site discussions involving managerial, research and technical staff, and postgraduate students. The panel's report concluded that the University's strategy of selectivity in research development had been successful, and made some specific recommendations for each Centre and for the University.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Professor Kerry Pratt was appointed as the University's new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) in September 1995, following the departure of Professor David Mainwaring. Professor Pratt has an international research reputation in chemical engineering and was formerly Program Manager, CSIRO Division of Materials Science and Technology. Prior to that, he was employed in the chemical industry in the USA, and at the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London.
Research Quantum
Swinburne has significantly increased the amount of funding received for research (the research quantum) within the University's operating grant from DEET for both 1995 and 1996. Following the adoption of an allocation formula based on a Composite Index including research funding, publications and research student completions, the research quantum to Swinburne increased to $0.71 m for 1995 and to $1 m for 1996. These improved outcomes largely reflect increased external funding received for research over the previous three years, including the University's participation in Cooperative Research Centres.
International Research Projects and Visitors
International research links were strengthened in 1995 through a number of exchanges with institutions such as the Technion in Israel, and the hosting of significant numbers of visiting academics by Higher Education Schools. More Schools are now conducting regular research seminars or colloquia with external and internal presenters: all Schools plan to have regular seminar programs in place in 1996.
Strategic Alliances
Cooperative Research Centre
A major success for 1995 was the award of Federal Government funding for the new Cooperative Research Centre for International Food Manufacture and Packaging Science. Initiated jointly by Swinburne (through the Centre for Applied Colloid and BioColloid Science) and CSIRO, and involving several large industrial participants and a range of research institutions, the CRC will receive funding of over $48m over seven years. The CRC has been established at Swinburne.
Joint Venture with Ernst & Young
During the year, Ernst & Young and the University's Centre for Innovation and Enterprise formed a strategic alliance to develop and promote business innovation and enterprise. The agreement between Ernst & Young and Swinburne to deliver a masters program through the active sharing of business and academic resources is the first known venture of its kind between a large international professional services company and a university management education centre.
International Links between the Centre for Computer-Integrated Manufacturing/IRIS and PRC
International links between Swinburne and leading technological universities in the People's Republic of China will progressively be enhanced over the period 1995-97 through the University's success in gaining a major grant under the Targeted Institutional Links program administered by DEET. The grant to Swinburne of $240 000 plus $90 000 for scholarships reflects the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Centre's success in establishing strong links with Chinese.researchers.
Development of Research Institutes
The Industrial Research Institute, Swinburne (IRIS) was established in new premises in 1995. Focusing on technology transfer and flexible research tailored to client needs, especially those of small to medium-sized enterprises, the IRIS concept is an exciting venture for the University. Under the direction of Professor Bill Thompson, IRIS will continue the CIM Centre's participation in the international Intelligent Manufacturing Systems project. In 1995, IRIS led the establishment of the National Alliance of Rapid Prototyping Providers to coordinate research and technology diffusion for this new technology. A range of international exchange programs are in place, and further expansion of overseas research linkages is planned for 1996.
A proposal for the development of a second research institute, the Swinburne Institute of Applied Neurosciences, was prepared and widely discussed within the University in 1995.
Other Collaborative Research Projects
A number of new and continuing collaborative research projects were underway in 1 995 including a BHP-funded project being undertaken by the National Centre for Women. Swinburne was awarded two new ARC Collaborative Research Grants and two APA (Industry) scholarships to commence in 1996, as follows:
Associate Professor Sue Long, School of Management (with Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service) • Development of a framework for quality assurance in a government direct service professional
organisation.
Associate Professor Terry Randle, School of Chemical Sciences (with AMAC) • High-performance aluminium alloy anodes for use in cathodic protection.
Professor Bill Thompson, CIM Centre (with ICI Advanced Ceramics) • Intelligent systems for the design and costing of advanced ceramic components.
Dr Dario Toncich, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (with ANCA) • High-speed, high-accuracy vision based component inspection.
Development of the Swinburne Graduate Research School
PhD Completions
There were three successful PhD completions in 1995, with two theses under examination at the end of the year. It is expected that there will be ten PhD completions during 1 996.
A Working Party was established by the Higher Degrees Committee to review the University's PhD regulations, with the result that significant revisions were recommended. The new PhD Policy will be considered by the University's Academic Board at its first meeting in 1996.
Graduate Research Centre
Planning for the establishment of a Graduate Research Centre formally commenced in 1995. The Centre will house the SGRS staff, and provide library facilities, a student lounge and resource area, and meeting/seminar rooms. Office accommodation will allow for the flexibility required by research students and visiting academic staff .
Research Higher Degree Students
After a period of rapid growth during the years 1990-94, particularly in regard to PhD candidature, research student enrolments stabilised in 1 995 at around 21 0 EFTSU (approximately 330 candidates). Supervisory loads and completion rates are monitored through the University's Higher Degrees Committee.
A number of University Postgraduate Research Awards (SUPRAs) were granted to outstanding applicants in 1995. In addition, Ansett Australia, through the Swinburne Alumni Office, generously established two travel scholarships for research students. Several new externally-funded scholarships were also established for collaborative research projects.
SGRS/ORGS Seminar/Event Program
The Graduate Research School, through the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, increased the number and scope of events and seminars offered to research students and staff in 1995. In addition to regular induction programs, seminars were offered on Writing for Publication; Intellectual Property; Use of the Internet; and Working with Industry. Highlights were two one-day workshops for students and staff on 'Research Training and Supervision' conducted by Dr Estelle Phillips of the Open University, UK.
Research students and their supervisors are kept up-to-date with recent developments through the quarterly SGRS Update, and monthly SGRS Calendar of Events. Also, extensive use is made of electronic information delivery through the campus-wide information system (CWIS).
Research Support and Staff Development
Research Development
During the year, the University formalised its approach to support for research development through the introduction of a three-tier system for research support. Tier 1 comprises the Major Research Centres and Institutes, while Tier 3 comprises individual researchers and research groups. The structure recognises the new category of Tier 2 research centres for emerging areas of research concentration.
As a result of the establishment of the three-tier structure, the University called for submissions for the establishment of Tier 2 research centres. As at end 1995, eight proposals were under consideration.
Research Management
Research management and planning were strengthened at School level in the Higher Education Divisions through the establishment of research committees and commencement of research management plans. The activities of School research committees are articulated with Divisional and University-wide research planning, and a major task of Divisional research committees in 1995 was the formalisation of research management plans. Research management in vocational education and training is evolving through the TAFE Division's Research Common Interest Group.
Research-Related Staff Development Programs
Staff development in research was again supported by funding from the Commonwealth Staff Development Fund (CSDF). Four programs were conducted in 1995, the major component of funding being for staff time-release to work on higher degree studies or collaborative research projects. A tenweek 'Start-Up Research Goals Project', involving staff from Swinburne and Deakin Universities, was enthusiastically received and will be held again in 1 996. CSDF funding has been granted for several research-related programs for 1 996, including a joint Swinburne-Deakin project to facilitate understanding of the context for university research through the Internet, plus related workshops.
Overseas Visits Undertaken by University Staff
Name Country Visited Objectives/Outcomes
Chancellery
Wallace UK Present paper at BPS (Cognitive Psychology Section) Prof J G Conference, Scotland.
Portugal Present paper at 7th Portuguese Conference on Artificial Intelligence.
Bannon F G Vietnam Preside at first University graduation ceremony in Hanoi. Discussions with Ministry of Education and Training re Memorandum of Understanding. Discussions with State Committees for Cooperation and Investment. Discussions with Vietnam Posts and Telegraphs Academies.
Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science
Cargill B Russia Present paper at 14th Annual Seminar on Staff and Educational Development. Attend Management Education for Countries in Transition Conference.
UK Research collaboration with Dr I King, University of Essex.
Kloot Dr L USA Present paper at Western Decision Science Institute Conference.
UK Present paper at European Accounting Association Congress.
Kapnoullas S New Zealand Attend Changing Law of Contract Conference.
Psaltis M New Zealand Attend Changing Law of Contract Conference.
Nicholls USA Present paper at Western Decision Sciences Institute Assoc Prof M Conference.
Collaborative research with Professor K Dhir, Harrisburg.
UK Deliver seminar as Visiting Professor in Faculty of Business, . University of Strathclyde. Discussions with Mr Graham Rand at Management School, University of Lancaster. Present paper at London School of Economics. Present papers at OR37 Conference of the Operational Research Society, University of Kent.
Hong Kong Deliver seminar at City University of Hong Kong.
Bates Dr G Denmark Present papers at World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.
France Collaborative research.
Wells J New Zealand Present paper at Pan Pacific Business Association XII Conference.
Vietnam Participation in Offshore Business Education Program, Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City.
Jevons C Russia Present paper at International Conference on Management Education in Countries in Transition.
Vietnam Participation in Offshore Business Education Program, Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City.
Nolan K Italy European Study Tour.
Belgium European Cooperative Education Program.
Germany Developing links with European universities and industry. Luxembourg France
Kashima E Hong Kong Present paper at Inaugural Conference of Asian Association of Social Psychology.
Greece Present paper at IV European Congress of Psychology.
Barr Prof T Singapore Market research into offering Master of Communications program.
Indonesia Attend Communications, Culture and Development Conference.
Rheinberger M Thailand Meet with staff from University of Thai Chamber of Commerce to review and improve administrative arrangements for international exchange students.
Gomm L Thailand Meet with staff from University of Thai Chamber of Commerce to review and improve administrative arrangements for international exchange students
Frazer Prof M Russia Attend International Conference on Management Education in Countries in Transition.
Division of Science, Engineering and Design
Howard S Japan Present paper at conference (HCl'95).
Sadus R Dr USA Present paper at conference (Fluid Phase Equilibria).
Younessi H Spain Present paper at conference (SQM'95).
Sekercioglu A Indonesia Present paper at conference (ICT'95).
Singapore Present paper at conference (Globecom).
Leung Y Japan Present paper at conference (HCl'95). I) \ Singapore Overseas student recruitment.
Japan Korea
Creek M Dr Austria Attend conference (Ed.Media'95) for staff development purposes.
Pilgrim C USA Attend conference (ACM Multimedia'95) for staff development purposes.
Mouzakis K USA Visit Apple Computer (USA) .
UK Attend International Conference on Computers in Education for staff development purposes.
Bluff Dr K Spain Present paper at conference (IWAN'95).
Grant USA Interviewing candidates for Chair in HCI. Assoc Prof D Netherlands
UK Rep. of Ireland
Sandie RB Malaysia Visit eleven diploma awarding colleges to assess their civil engineering courses.
McManus K USA Educate local American engineers on pavement deterioration.
Phillips Dr D France To enhance knowledge of urban stormwater drainage.
Jones Dr I Indonesia Research development. Exchange agreement. TIL application.
Bowater Dr I Indonesia Environment workshop. Collaboration agreement.
Lonergan G Austria Attend conference. Research collaboration. Indonesia Research network. TIL application.
Laslett R Jamaica IBL conference/networks. Service student exchange UK network. Germany
Redwood Dr M Jamaica Present paper at IBL Conference. Conference publication.
Crawford R USA Present research paper at conference. Conference publication.
Harding Dr I USA Present research paper at conference. Conference publication.
Fecondo J USA New research techniques. Importing latest technology.
Smith T USA Conference research presentation. Conference publication.
Wong Dr M UK Conference research presentation. Conference publication.
Alonso Dr J China ENDEC Conference on Entrepreneurship, Shanghai.
Ciorciari J Japan ISBET'95, Tokushima.
Dluzniak Dr R Beijing Intelligent Manufacturing.
Lambert Bali ICT'95. Assoc Prof J
Singapore IEEE Globecom'95.
Lavery Dr B Bali ICT'95.
USA IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Chicago.
Israel Technion visit: research collaboration.
Line P USA Society for Neuroscience meeting.
Mazzolini Dr A Korea ASPEN Conference, Seoul.
Murphy Malaysia IDP visit for Deans/Heads of Engineering to Malaysian Assoc Prof D universities.
Malaysia Evaluation of curriculum.
Pipingas A Japan EPIC XI, Okinawa.
Sergejew Dr A Israel Technion visit: research collaboration.
Silberstein USA 5th International Clinic-Bethel Epilepsy Symposium, Prof R Cleveland.
Japan EPIC XI, Okinawa.
Simpson D Japan ISBET'95, Tokushima.
Wood Dr A USA ESAA Bioelectromagnetics, Frederick.
New Zealand Engineering & Physics in Medicine.
Zurawski Dr R USA
Japan
USA
Switzerland
USA
France
T AFE Division
Veenker P Thailand
Wickes G Thailand
Indonesia
Indonesia
Fallu R Indonesia
Tonkin D Thailand
Indonesia
IEEE Admin. Committee Meeting, Washington.
IEEE Robotics & Automation, Nagoya.
IEEE Admin. Committee Meeting, Atlantic City.
IEEE Factory Comm. Systems, Lausanne.
IEEE Industrial Electronics, Florida.
IEEE Emerging Technologies, Paris.
Formalisation of joint venture arrangements, accompanying Minister Haddon Storey, by signing of Memoranda of Understanding with -• Udomkasem School of International Business; • Dusit Thani College Bangkok; • University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce; and • Technology Supply Company, Bangkok.
Successful negotiation of a contract for the development of English as a Foreign Language program.
Negotiation of a joint venture arrangement with Pramita Education Foundation for the delivery of Swinburne accredited diploma courses and the establishment of an English Language Centre at the Foundation's Tangerang campus.
Developed an AusAID Private Sector Linkages Program submission which involves the delivering of consultancy services to industry in Indonesia in conjunction with Pelman Institute, Bandung.
DEET-funded feasibility study aimed at incorporating vocational competencies into the Indonesian equivalent of the VCE.
Implementation of agreement with Udomkasem School of International Business - delivery of basic skills training courses. Link with Dusit Thani College, Bangkok: sharing of learning strategies and resources. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce: negotiation to provide professional development opportunities for UTCC staff. Technology Supply Company Ltd: facilities design and program delivery in engineering electronics.
Negotiation of a joint venture arrangement with Pramita Education Foundation for the delivery of Swinburne accredited diploma courses and the establishment of an English Language Centre at the Foundation's Tangerang campus.
Ryan G South Africa Represent the T AFE system in a consortium which explored the vocational education and training service delivery potential in South Africa.
De Martinis C Thailand Memorandum of Understanding signed with Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre/Asian Institute of Technology for the design and development of post graduate programs in the field of emergency management in the Asia/Pacific Region .
Jordan G China AusAID funded project to provide training for staff at the Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science at Urumqi - a China/Australia Sheep Research Project.
De Felice P Indonesia DEET funded feasibility study aimed at incorporating vocational competencies into the Indonesian equivalent of VCE.
Hellyer K Vietnam DEET funded feasibility study to determine feasibility of a vocational education and training institution with a food technology focus in a provincial centre in Vietnam.
Joyce M Indonesia SUT /Pramita Education Foundation commercial joint venture project, to deliver accredited courses in banking and finance and accounting to Indonesian students. Visit was to finalise curriculum issues and course configuration, discuss and finalise staffing, commence customisation of modules and design of resource materials.
Dupont A Indonesia SUT /Pramita Education Foundation commercial joint venture project, to deliver accredited courses in banking and finance and accounting to Indonesian students. Establishment of the English Language Centre, incorporating an Independent Language centre and Language Laboratory.
Pohl A Vietnam Contracted under AusAID to deliver English Language Programs to senior Government officials.
Grey M Vietnam Contracted under AusAID to deliver English Language Programs to senior Government officials.
International Student Unit
Chu C Hong Kong General Promotion (careers).
Mid-Year Entry (AEC visit) .
Advanced Level Examination (Austrade visit). Advanced Level Results (agent visit) .
Indonesia Prior to Examination (agent visit).
Subsequent to Examination (AEC visit).
Singapore Advanced Level Results(Austrade).
Taiwan Mid-year entry (AEC visit) .
Rheinberger M Hong Kong Advanced level examination (Austrade visit).
Chernay A Indonesia Prior to examination (agent visit). Subsequent to examination (AEC visit).
Chou A Malaysia Commencements (agent visit).
1995 entry (Austrade/lDP visit).
Prior to examination (agent visit).
McCormick I Malaysia 1995 entry (Austrade/lDP visit).
University placement out (agent visit).
Taiwan English course (Agent visit).
Following examination results (AEC visit).
Korea Prior to examinations (Austrade visit).
After examinations (agent visit).
Thailand Prior to examinations (agent visit).
After examinations (Austrade).
After University placements (agent visit).
India New market (agent visit.
Neil E Taiwan ELICOS (agent visit).
Hausler E India New market (agent visit).
Donkin R India New market (VUI visit).
Lui M Taiwan Following examination results AEC visit).
Dunkley M Malaysia Mid-year entry (agent visit).
National Centre for Women
Learmont J Israel Invitational lecture at The Technion
Major Promotional, Public Relations and Marketing Activities
Public Relations
Open Day
Two of Swinburne's most successful public relations events during the year were Open Day and the Postgraduate Information Evening, the latter being held at the Hawthorn Town Hall. This event attracted an audience of 600. Open Day attendances (over the University's three campuses) totalled 22 000.
Alumni
In addition to the central Alumni Association, there are eight chapter groups - Arts, Singapore, and Heritage alumni chapter groups being established during 1995. Of particular interest is the Heritage chapter group which was established after an initial reunion of approximately 100 former . students from the 1930s to 1960s. The outcome of the reunion was the first issue of a newsletter, Swinburne Heritage Times, the aim of which is to chronicle the history of Swinburne.
Significantly, the number of alumni donors to the University has risen from just 24 in 1993 to 120 in 1995 when donations were in excess of $9 500: the alumni database now totals 22 000.
A TAFE alumni chapter has been formed. During 1995 a number of successful functions and seminars were held, and a database of over 2 000 already established.
The Alumni Association hosted a very successful Cocktail Party at 'Raheen', the residence of the Chancellor, Richard Pratt and his wife Jeanne. Guests included members of the Swinburne Council, senior staff of the University, and alumni donors.
The Association initiated a Parents Orientation Program in March - a pilot program for the parents of first year Bachelor of Business students: 100 parents attended the evening. Addresses were given by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Frank Bannon on 'The University's Mission'; by Deputy Head of the Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science, Darrell Adams on 'Business Courses at Swinburne'; and by Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Roger Cook on 'The Special Challenges Associated with Tertiary Entry - the Family Perspective'. Following a conducted tour of the Hawthorn campus, guests gathered with 'Business' staff and alumni for a networking session. Such was the success of the evening that it is proposed to extend the program across all degree areas in 1 996.
Employment Links
Careers and Employment conducted a seminar/workshop entitled 'Learning to Work; Working to Learn', the aim of which was to improve awareness between the academic community and employers. Discussions between the two groups focussed on areas which might be programmed to be of mutual benefit to both parties.
Public Events
Exhibition of Artworks
A joint project, undertaken as part of the Commonwealth Government's Integrated Local Area Planning program between the University and the City of Boroondara known as 'Swinburne Connections' was launched during 1 995 to examine ways in which the two organisations could work towards common goals, sharing expertise. The initiative involved three specific projects - Business Support Network; Cultural Hub Project; and Campus/Community Interface Plan.
Resulting from the Cultural Hub Project, the University placed on display a selection of some 40 paintings and sculptures by prominent artists which it had acquired over a period of 87 years. The exhibition called 'The Swinburne Collection' was held at the Hawthorn Town Hall in September and marked the first time the artworks had been shown together as a collection. Some pieces captured the history of the University and local area.
One prominent artist whose work was on display was Paul Montford - famous for the statue of Adam Lindsay Gordon in Spring Street (Melbourne), and the four buttress groups in granite at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Costume Exhibition
Launched in September was 'Bleeding Fingers - A Tale of Toil' at the Malthouse Gallery, South Melbourne - an exhibition of work by the first graduates of Swinburne's Associate Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology (Costume Stream) within the School of Social Sciences and Arts. The course is designed to cater for the needs of opera and theatre companies, film productions, wardrobe consultants, costume designers and hire companies. The costumier must have a working knowledge of art, history, social science, fashion, materials and lighting, before attempting to create a garment.
The exhibition was opened by the Hon. Haddon Storey, Minister for Tertiary Education and Training and the Arts, and attended by 200 industry personnel, reinforcing the University's highly acclaimed Theatre Technology Course, the only one of its kind in Victoria.
Book Launch
'Women Within Walls', was launched by Moira Rayner, the former Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, at Swinburne University during 1995. The book, written by five women from the Special Protection Unit at Fairlea Prison, was the outcome of the Life Writing Correspondence course, an Outreach Project conducted by the Hawthorn Community Education Centre in conjunction with the University's TAFE Division. The course was commended as providing a bridge to further education. One former inmate said prisoners felt "intense frustration, passion and longing", these feelings being suppressed within the confines of prison: "education and a sense of worth are two things which can help them on their release into society".
Schools Liaison
Speakers Program
In collaboration with TAFE staff, a pilot program entitled the 'TAFE Student-Speakers Program' was carried out November/December 1995 by the National Centre for Women. The program promoted non-traditional areas of study to secondary school girls as well as promoting Swinburne University of Technology as a supportive and collaborative environment for students. This program involved training ten students (male and female) from various secondary schools: these trained advocates then presented to two schools each.
Careers and Employment
Following the success of a pilot project in late 1994, three 'Driving Your Degree Further' programs were conducted by the Careers and Employment Unit. The programs are designed to assist those seeking employment by improving interviewing skills, curriculum vitae presentation, etc.
The Unit continued, in association with ACER, to publish the 'Australian Journal of Career Development' a highly acclaimed international journal which provides professional development for careers practitioners across Australia. Now in its third year, subscriptions to the DEET-funded journal have continued to rise, with an estimated membership of 3 000 in 1 995.
Assessments and Measures Undertaken to Improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
A concerted effort was made in 1995 to involve the Swinburne community in consultative processes with the aim of developing a safe and enjoyable working environment. Consistent with the University's quest for quality assurance and continuous improvement, an Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan was introduced to enable the systematic implementation of risk-reduction strategies. These strategies included:
• implementation of individual emergency plans for students and staff including special instruction and training for students with intellectual disabilities;
• orientation for international students to include safe-living skills, with emergency procedures being made available in major foreign languages;
• implementation program for injury risk associated with manual handling;
• a wide range of customised OHS training courses conducted, and
• the use of well-targeted and user-friendly information. This included input into campus-wide information services (CWIS) and the Internet.
During 1995, new Occupational Health and Safety (Plant) Regulations came into effect. The regulations apply to designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, employers and their officers, selfemployed persons and users of plant. The performance-based approach requires Swinburne to identify hazards, assess and control the risks posed by plant and by systems of work associated with plant. All areas were informed of requirements, and a coordinated strategy devised. A defective-item tagging procedure was developed and introduced.
Industrial Relations
The principal industrial relations activity during 1 995 was negotiation of an Enterprise Agreement for the University. Negotiations took place throughout the year between the University and a Union single bargaining unit comprising the National Tertiary Education Union, the Australian Education Union and the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union.
An agreement was reached between the parties in November 1995. Because of the involvement of T AFE teachers in the agreement, it was then required to be submitted to the Victorian Government for clearance prior to submission to the AIRC for ratification. Following advice of Government requirements, further negotiation occurred and an agreement acceptable to the parties and to the Victorian Government was finalised in December 1995, and submitted to the AIRC for ratification.
Time lost
The University lost 254 days due to WorkCover claims.
Major Sponsored Committees
Not applicable.
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn Campus (Head Office)
John Street, Hawthorn
PO. Box 218 Hawthorn, Victor ia 3122
Telephone (03) 9214 8911
Facsimile: (03) 9819 5454
Prahran Campus
144 High Street, Prahran, Victoria 3181
Telephone: (03) 9214 6700
Facsimile (03) 9529 5294
Mooroolbark Campus
Edinburgh Road, Lilydale, Victoria 3140
Telephone: (03) 9728 7111
Facsimile: (03) 9728 7104
The 1995 Swinburne Annual Report was produced by the Academic Registrar's Department
Editor/Design: Valerie Anderson, Project Officer
Printing by Swinburne Press
