Ten Murdoch University staff have been selected to receive the Vice Chancellor's Citation for Excellence
in Enhancing Learning in 2007. These awards are designed to recognize the many and diverse contributions
that combine to create effective learning environments. Recipients are awarded a $1000 grant and a
citation which describes the distinctive contribution of the recipient to excellent learning and teaching
at Murdoch. The recipients are eligible for nomination to the national Carrick Citations for Outstanding
Contributions to Student Learning.
Information Literacy Working Group
Ms Merrilee Albatis, Ms Pam Mathews, Ms Margaret Solosy, Mrs Soun Wong
For the development and delivery of a long-standing flexible program to enhance student information
literacy, embedded within the first year degree structure.
Dr Marian Kemp
For university-wide contributions to the development of critical numeracy in tertiary curricula.
A/Prof Lorraine Marshall
For sustained scholarship in the production of learning skills materials in a range of media to enhance
student learning and engagement.
A/Prof Robert Mead
For sustained commitment to the academic support of students and for the development of innovative
teaching materials that stimulate engagement and enhance understanding and learning.
Dr Philip Nicholls
For novel, engaging and flexible approaches to teaching histology and histopathology in the Health
Sciences.
Dr Jacqueline Phillips
For the implementation and on-going development of a summer scholarship program that drives a culture
of research and independent learning for undergraduate students.
Dr Rob Phillips
For leadership in scholarly academic practice in the use of Information and Communication technology
to improve learning and teaching.
Prospective Students' and Admissions Centre
A/Prof David Macey, Ms Jan Christie, Mr Franklin White, Ms Danielle Macdonald
For excellence in personalised counselling and approaches to admission that both enhances the initial
student experience and encourages entrance to university.
Ms Jennifer Searcy
For sustained delivery of innovative and individualised learning packages to enhance the uptake of
high school students in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics studies and careers.
SCALES Clinical Legal Education Team
Ms Anna Copeland, Ms Gai Walker, Ms Amanda McGow, Ms Glynes Rynn, Ms Rhonda Zelina
For sustained excellence in providing an experiential learning environment which engages students
in a lifelong commitment to social justice.
The following seven recipients received a national Carrick Citation for their outstanding contribution
to learning in the University (Carrick
Institute):
– Dr Marian Kemp
– A/Prof Robert Mead
– Dr Philip Nicholls
– Dr Jacqueline Phillips
– Dr Rob Phillips
– Information Literacy Working Group: Ms Merrilee Albatis, Ms Pam Mathews, Ms Margaret Solosy, Mrs
Soun Wong
– SCALES Clinical Legal Education Team: Ms Anna Copeland, Ms Gai Walker, Ms Amanda McGow, Ms Glynes
Rynn, Ms Rhonda Zelina
