tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post83259159179123670..comments2024-02-10T19:56:06.395+10:00Comments on VC - CQUniversity: Back to the land of OzVice Chancellor - CQUniversityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08911576689619945275noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-10517374662443255202010-02-18T08:46:53.562+10:002010-02-18T08:46:53.562+10:00Hi Scott,
Speaking of 'back to the land of OZ&...Hi Scott,<br />Speaking of 'back to the land of OZ' what is CQUni doing in terms of advocacy for our regional communities. As the most engaged university for Central Queensland, are we advocates for our regional and remote areas? It seems that many communities in regional and remote Queensland are highly disadvantaged and vulnerable communities - for instance, results in AEDI and NAPLAN are demonstrating how at risk and vulnerable regional communities/children are. <br />How might our regional campuses turn this around? Should the role of CQUni include action and visibility in matters of advocacy? <br /><br />Anna Bligh's Green Paper 'A Flying Start for Queensland' currently is seeking university responses about various proposals. I understand that people in the Education Faculty are preparing a response, but will this response be highlighting the needs and challenges of our regional communities? <br /><br />Should we see advocacy as an important feature of 'engagement'? Do we care about the kids, youth, families, parents, learners, communities in our footprint? How are we demonstrating this? How are we commmunicating this? How do we make things better for our regional and remote communities?CQUestioningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-7358851392015567022010-02-15T07:53:15.398+10:002010-02-15T07:53:15.398+10:00Thanks for update.
Tim Griffin OAMThanks for update.<br /><br />Tim Griffin OAMTJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672419171538887400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-3009556765174417552010-02-15T07:52:47.368+10:002010-02-15T07:52:47.368+10:00Hi Professor Bowman - sounds exciting. Look forwa...Hi Professor Bowman - sounds exciting. Look forward to further discussion at Council meeting today Mon 15 Feb 2010.<br /><br />Kind regards<br />Tim Griffin OAM<br />Council member<br />CQUni - AustTJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672419171538887400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-81582911485431317072010-02-15T07:50:09.025+10:002010-02-15T07:50:09.025+10:00Trust the trip was a success. Sounds like a lot o...Trust the trip was a success. Sounds like a lot of opportunities. Kind regards Tim Griffin OAM - CQUNi Council member.<br /><br />PS Congrats Granddad !TJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672419171538887400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-88745022165586958892010-02-15T07:48:11.257+10:002010-02-15T07:48:11.257+10:00Hi Professor Bowman - Trust the trip was a benefic...Hi Professor Bowman - Trust the trip was a benefical. Will chat at council meeting this faternoon (Mon 15 Feb 2010). Kind regards Tim Griffin OAM.<br /><br />PS congrats GrandDadTJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672419171538887400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-33504914851157069402010-02-13T16:07:01.097+10:002010-02-13T16:07:01.097+10:00Hi Scott,
Greetings from Melior in Singapore.
It...Hi Scott,<br /><br />Greetings from Melior in Singapore.<br /><br />It was great to meet with you and I'm glad you found that the CQUniversity campus in Singapore is professionally managed. <br /><br />My team and I are truly impressed by your deep understanding of the market here. In my 15 years' experience in the Private Education industry, I've met over 100 senior management people from various Universities (mostly Australian and British, a few American). I cannot think of any one who has the kind of market knowledge and vision you possess for the Singapore and regional markets.<br /><br />Yes, as we've discussed while you were here, there is potential for the CQU-Melior partnership to do more and move towards a superior business model. We'll follow up from there. I'm also keen to work closely with CMS like you've suggested. I'll be sending a formal invitation through your Office to CMS's senior management to visit Melior's campuses in Singapore and Vietnam. I'll also be happy to meet with CMS management at any CQUniversity's campuses.<br /><br />Today is the eve of Chinese New Year and the festive mood in Singapore is strong. In the midst of this, I see great prosperity for the CQU-Melior partnership. I look forward to a fantastic long-term working relationship with you and your team.<br /><br />Have a blessed weekend!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Patrick Loke<br />CEO, Melior Education Group, SingaporePatrick Lokehttp://www.mbs.edu.sgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-38188777446996941252010-02-12T18:08:32.403+10:002010-02-12T18:08:32.403+10:00Scott,
It looks like you have made some really goo...Scott,<br />It looks like you have made some really good contacts. Many of these must be made by 'the head honcho' to demonstrate a real commitment.<br /><br />All the best with converting the contacts and opportunities to real outcomes over the ensuing months and years.<br /><br />...Geoff HigginsGeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16111325209297728159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336851968394966360.post-40567897310489264582010-02-12T15:18:40.637+10:002010-02-12T15:18:40.637+10:00Hi Scott
As you know, we very much value the impac...Hi Scott<br />As you know, we very much value the impact that involvement of the VC has in international relationships - as well as other senior Chancellery and academic staff. Other universities are always most impressed when we can very clearly tell them about our research - we have had Rob Reed and other enthusiastic supporters make great impressions in the past.<br /><br />As you say, the travel is not so great - Jacqui White is currently battling snow and icy roads in Korea, and 3 hour taxi rides, plane delays etc because of the conditions. She is also getting a very positive reception.<br /><br />Looking forward to following up the various activities along with faculty staff.<br /><br />Regards<br />KathyKathynoreply@blogger.com