Another year is coming to end and I’m
looking forward to spending some time with my family over the holidays.
Despite
the University having to make some tough decisions during the year, we have
certainly achieved some amazing things, making the outlook for 2014 very
bright. Our domestic student enrolments have grown over the course of the
year and we’ve at long last begun to see a turnaround in international student
enrolments. This year we’ve also had some impressive results in the
international university rating system, QS Stars, and more recently secured
Australia’s biggest share of funded postgraduate student places for allied
health and nursing. We have also gained additional funded places for our
popular enabling program STEPS. And of course the imminent merger with CQ TAFE
and the injection of Commonwealth funding gives us plenty to look forward to,
not just in 2014 but beyond.
As
of July next year, CQUniversity will be responsible for the education and
training of up to 40,000 students across the country, in a vast range of study
areas from Certificate I to PhD. This will make CQUniversity like no
other university in Queensland. It will be history making for all involved and
is creating a lot of excitement for staff, students, industry and the
community.
Reflecting back on all that has happened this year, for me, 2013
has been about the people of CQUniversity – our dedicated staff, our fantastic
students, and the wonderful communities who have supported us throughout our
journey this year.
Yes, this year has had its challenges,
but I have never been prouder to be Vice-Chancellor, then during this
year. I would like to take this
opportunity to acknowledge and thank our hardworking and committed staff for
working tirelessly throughout the year.
As
much as I love holidays, I am looking forward to getting back to work next year
and moving forward with transition activities. Without wanting to wish the
first half of next year away, I can’t wait for 1 July.
Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone, I hope you have a very safe and
very relaxing break!
Thanks
for checking in on my blog over the past year.
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