UNE In Conversation 2021 Year in Review
Chat 2nd December – transcript
11:05:42 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge HR over the last two years, and all professional support staff.
11:10:19 From Kylie Cawley to Everyone:
A HUGE Shout out to the Library Student & Client Services Team, providing continued excellence in service delivery during 2021.
11:10:53 From Melanie Fillios to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the academic staff who have worked tirelessly to make sure our students were ok in light of the challenges presented by the past year.
11:11:50 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
@Kylie I agree! Thank you and highest commendations to Blanca Pizzani for your leadership and the Library team for your great work
11:13:17 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
@Melanie I agree! Highest commendations to our academics. I read through 1000 UNE student comments from 2020 and 2021 and overwhelmingly our educators were described by students as – engaging, passionate, supportive and knowledgeable
11:13:33 From Elizabeth Taylor to Everyone:
I would like to celebrate and acknowledge the EA’s and Admin and Secretariat staff that keep our records, write our minutes, manage our logistics and admin and generally keep everything moving in the right direction. Thanks for your smiles, good will and focus on keeping us safe and on track. You are an essential part my team and I appreciate all that you do ☃️🎄
11:13:56 From Ben Lewis to Everyone:
A massive shout out and expression of gratitude to the entire UNE Life cohort for their incredible efforts in the face of the challenges that 2021 presented.
11:14:12 From Gabrielle Price to Everyone:
My thanks and recognition to all the teams who have taken on those “hard” jobs this year to support the University ensure it is undertaking its operations at our desired and required standard of practice. Not always the most enjoyable of tasks but ones which have long lasting positive effect, and provide an example of the sort of organisation we want to be. Particular recognition of Academic Board, DVC portfolio including EQ. I know there are more examples. Thank you π
11:14:26 From Julia Perryman to Everyone:
Even though 2021 has been a tough year, our students have secured some wonderful Graduate employment opportunities β from nursing, arts, teaching, science, etc β the list is endless and we wish them well! It has been a great year for graduate employment even with the hiccups😊
11:14:27 From Donna Hewitt to Hosts and panelists:
I would like to acknowledge our casual academic staff who often go above and beyond and form such a critical experience for our students.
11:16:01 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
I would also like to thank and acknowledge the leadership of our UNE Executive to inspire us towards an outstanding Future Fit student experience – including learning experience. Particular gratitude to our VC and interim DVC.
11:16:02 From Steven Warburton to Hosts and panelists:
Iβd like to acknowledge all those who made the hybrid ASCILITE 2021 such a success for UNE on the international scene β¦ in what was a very difficult year with so many changing logistics. Well done.
11:16:02 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
I want to shout out to the team around Place+ esp UNE Metro project and the Tamworth developments and Moree/Taree – well done
11:16:33 From Sanaz Alian to Everyone:
I would like to thank our students (undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR). They have been amazing in the last couple of years. They have all worked so hard and taught us how to be resilient.
11:16:49 From Donna Hewitt to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge our casual and part time academic staff who often go above and beyond for our students and form such a critical part of the positive student experience.
11:17:53 From Steven Warburton to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge all those who made the hybrid ASCILITE 2021 conference such a success for UNE on the international scene β¦ in what was a challenging year with so many changing logistics. Well done.
11:18:47 From Sue-Ellen Hogan to Everyone:
A huge thank you to my colleagues across our regional and metro sites for keeping our local students supported, keeping our sites COVID Safe and contributing to the safety and wellness of our communities.
11:19:47 From DVC – Michael Wilmore to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the great work of UNE Partnerships. They have done a wonderful job supporting their students and continued to form really strong links with external organisations. I’m very proud they are part of the UNE ‘family’.
11:20:01 From Jason Stoessel to Hosts and panelists:
Our academic and research staff ought to be congratulated for their resilience and industry throughout 2021, continuing and adapting their research in adversity and driving innovative and world-class research under the umbrella of UNEβs new strategic plan
11:20:56 From Richard Scully to Everyone:
Well done to everyone involved in the Academic Workload Committee – DVC, UNE-appointed, NTEU-appointed, and elected members. You’ve managed to get together a comprehensive and evidence-based standard to ensure we can continue to do what we’ve always done so well in teaching, research, and service.
11:21:34 From Jo Coghlan to Everyone:
Congratulations Myf and your team!!
11:22:05 From Sarah Thorneycroft to Everyone:
Iβd like to acknowledge the Digital Education portfolio – the teams have really committed to process and culture change this year and have been driving quality digital education delivery with resilience.
11:22:21 From Carolyn Millet to Everyone:
Iβd like to say a big thank you to the UNE social media team members – you are clever, hardworking and just darn nice people π Same goes to the wider UNE media and social media community we work alongside every day. Also a huge thanks to the many, many people across UNE who are always so kind and helpful when we contact/hassle you for information or to tell us your stories. We so appreciate your generosity.
11:23:21 From Ewan Evans to Everyone:
Thank you to those colleagues who have supported the university through their work on our governance committees – including our Chairs, our ADTL’s, elected and nominated representatives right from school to university levels, and secretariat – they’ve gone above and beyond this year to ensure the we continue to realise the excellence of our teaching, learning, and research, in what have been very rapidly changing circumstances.
11:23:23 From hsmirnio to Everyone:
Fantastic recognition of the amazing work and key achievements!
11:23:33 From Cate Dowd to Hosts and panelists:
Bravo, Rheumatic Heart disease grant.
11:23:36 From Elizabeth Taylor to Everyone:
Big shout out to the Communications and Events team. Although we didn’t run many events – we certainly had to communicate our hearts out to many stakeholders. The Events we did hold – hit the mark and made our brand shine. Thank you for all the work done to help us navigate clear Covid communications and Emergency Comms for the tornado. Your story telling skills help us shine bright even when its tough times. 🎄☃️🦆
11:23:44 From Shubiao Wu to Everyone:
Staff in the Centre for Animal Research and Teaching and Animal Ethics Committee are greatly acknowledged for their supports and contributions to the animal trials, especially those performed during the COVID lockdown and tornado closure of the university campus.
11:23:51 From Briony Milne to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the hard work and support provided by our wonderful Admin Managers for this year- Previously Jacqui King, and now Kate Giles and Belinda Keogh.
You have been fantastic leaders for the Admin Integrated Team through one of the hardest years we have experienced. You have been supportive, encouraging, and everything you have done to assist us through this period hasn’t gone unnoticed! We are certainly lucky to have you as our leaders. 😀
11:24:01 From Jason Stoessel to Hosts and panelists:
Congratulations Ketheesan!
11:24:41 From Sue Gregory to Everyone:
I would like to shout out and acknowledge the staff and students of the School of Education. Not only have they risen to the occasion of working remotely and delivering great teaching and learning online since August due to COVID-19 lockdowns, but showing their great resilience in continuing to work remotely as all have been displaced and no longer have a workplace to return to. This has really affected many staff not being able to access teaching materials, technology and even glasses to be able to continue to work. The School of Education are the most amazing group of people that I have had the privilege of working. Thank you all!
11:25:01 From Tim Bartlett-Taylor to Everyone:
To the Student Services Staff,
Despite all the changes, system challenges and number of queries, you have performed admirably. Regardless of the stresses, your focus is always about the students. You have made me proud. Keep up the good work.
Tim
11:26:19 From Anthony Smith to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the unsung efforts of the UNE web team who over the last 2 years have regularly had to respond to urgent requests to create and update websites for COVID, other emergencies and Time for Change. Much of this work needed to be done ‘after hours’. Proud of your commitment team !
11:26:19 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the great work of the Secretariat. They go above and beyond all day every day.
11:26:45 From Dean SABL – Birgit Loch to Everyone:
Congratulations, Julius and Sam!
11:26:56 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
@Tim Thank you and echoed kudos and gratitude to the Student Experience team members who bend over backwards to directly support our students to make their education experience all it can be
11:27:32 From Ewan Evans to Everyone:
Congratulations to our exceptional teaching staff who have received unit commendations this year – more than 100 of our colleagues have received commendations for their achievements in teaching and learning.
11:27:48 From Dean SABL – Birgit Loch to Everyone:
Congrats to the AARCS team, too!
11:28:07 From Belinda Keogh to Everyone:
Thank you to the Professional staff within the Administration Team, Integrated Services, who have done the UNE proud in their support, willingness to assist and resilience through some challenging times. Their commitment within their areas and across the whole team is exemplary and emphasises what an amazing group of people that we are so very fortunate to have.
11:28:36 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
Congrats to everyone involved (EQ and Ewan Evans in particular) for getting through all the Course Reviews!
11:28:51 From Nikki Rumpca to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the Research Services team for going above and beyond during these very challenging times over the past couple of years to ensure not only all researchers were well looked after, but also the supervisors and HDR candidates. I would also like to shout out to all the HDR candidates who persevered during these years and pivoted when needed due to the conditions.
11:29:02 From Julia Perryman to Everyone:
I would like to say thank to all of us that are left standing and are working together. We have worked through many difficulties, but have overcome barriers and still got the job done! We are all awesome and a fantastic UNE Family.
11:29:09 From Donna Hewitt to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge the staff and students in the Department of Creative Arts and Communication. We needed art, creativity and effective communication so much during Covid this year and more than ever going into the future. Thank you for your inspiring and thoughtful work over the past year.
11:29:16 From Chanel Hopkinson to Everyone:
Thanks to all the staff who have supported HDRs through these difficult couple of years! Well done to Research Services staff, Faculty staff, HDR Coordinators and supervisors ο
11:29:57 From Johanna Garnett to Everyone:
Big shout out to the HASS professional and administrative staff who have worked tirelessly (as they always do), supporting academics and students and keeping us all going throughout a very challenging year.
11:30:05 From Craig Johnson to Everyone:
Only one of those honorary appointments went to a woman, could the VC please comment?
11:30:31 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
Congrats @Julius – great award and recognition
11:30:50 From Tania Robb to Everyone:
big thank you and well done to all the staff working in placements and professional experience across the faculties. With COVID came many many cancellations and new issues often changing on a daily sometimes hourly basis across the past 18months. It’s been an extremely stressful and challenging time for you all. With everything that has been thrown your way you’ve kept to students progressing throughout the degrees and minimised their anxieties around situations out of our control. You all deserve a big fat pat on the back
11:30:56 From Julia Perryman to Everyone:
Congratulations Yves – we are going to miss you in Taree.
11:31:03 From Sujana Adapa to Everyone:
I would like to thank and acknowledge the Business School’s academic and professional staff for all of the hard work and tremendous efforts throughout 2021. Pleasure to work with you all!
11:31:23 From Stephanie Toole to Everyone:
I would like to acknowledge all the Cleaning and Custodial staff who have worked tirelessly to keep our workplaces clean and safe during these trying COVID times, and helped keep our office plants alive when we weren’t able to attend campus as regularly as we would like.
11:31:27 From tgreatre to Everyone:
I would like to give thanks and acknowledgement to Ingrid Elliston who has steered International and it’s myriad of changes through this time. She has assisted it’s students with what has been one of the most chaotic times in international education with dedication, hard work and huge compassion, she is such an asset as well as supported her team.
11:31:27 From Elise Dale to Everyone:
Congratulations Yves! Such as asset to UNE and a beautiful kind human π
11:31:28 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
HR also deserve a massive thank you for surviving these last few years and the work they have done.
11:31:29 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
Thank you to our Legal Services team, who do their absolute best to faciliate smooth legal processes supporting the vital work we all do while seeking to protect the University. It’s not an easy balance to achieve. Well done for your great work over the year!
11:31:31 From Julie Orr to Everyone:
Well done to the staff in Research Services who have continued to support our HDR candidates, supervisors and researchers through a difficult year
11:31:53 From Sue Gregory to Everyone:
Yay, Jenny and team 🙂
11:31:53 From Elizabeth Taylor to Everyone:
Congrats Yves – thank you for all you do to fly the UNE flag
11:31:55 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
@Belinda Moore has done a great job with the Central Pricing Committee
11:32:02 From hsmirnio to Everyone:
Well done to everyone!😃
11:32:40 From Carolyn Millet to Everyone:
I second that, @Anthony – I’m a big fan of the web team!
11:33:01 From Richard Scully to Everyone:
Big thanks to Alan Tudge⦠for nothing.
11:33:10 From Rob Field to Everyone:
Well done @Yves Byers and congratulations and thank you for your service
11:33:11 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
@Skye Saunders work on discrimination/harassment law in the bush and @Cameron Moore work with COVID and ADF has been incredible – well done for your services to the wider community
11:34:18 From Erin Rodgers to Everyone:
Well done to the students and staff at the Psychology Clinic, who continued to deliver mental health services and psychometric assessments to members of the community, despite shifting between face to face and telehealth. The clinical psychology students showed great resilience, working away from home and their support structures. Well done!
11:34:31 From Diana Chambers to Everyone:
Congratulations to the recruitment team for your outstanding customer service and friendship – much to celebrate for all your efforts π
11:34:48 From hsmirnio to Everyone:
Brilliant work Recruitment Team. Wonderful recognition!
11:35:00 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
@Richard Scully HA HA HA!
11:35:08 From Brian Wilson to Everyone:
Thanks to the HDR team in SABL, Research Services and across UNE for continuing to support our HDR community throughout this challenging period.
11:35:49 From Anthony Smith to Everyone:
a herculean effort by recruitment in People + Culture. Enjoy the Christmas break team !
11:36:02 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
Well-done PREP team!!!
11:36:07 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
And let’s not forget our wonderful team in EBE, who have really faced some difficult challenges through the year and done an outstanding job of handling them.
11:36:38 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
@Lloyd – so true – EBE have gone way above expectations
11:37:07 From Lewis Fitz-Gerald to Hosts and panelists:
PREP calls a very good initiative
11:37:15 From Jason Stoessel to Hosts and panelists:
Thanks to the all involved in research governance and strategy in HASSE, grant development support and HDR support and training. Some many examples of teamwork for great and beneficial outcomes
11:37:31 From Allison Brown to Everyone:
Shout out to @Julie Orr – you are brilliant and it has been a pleasure to work with you in the HDR space
11:37:32 From Galia Urquhart to Everyone:
A big shout out and thankyou to the UNE community. The UNE executive, EBE staff, Yarm families and all those who supported and assisted Yarm Gwanga during the temporary relocation of the centre.
11:37:34 From Diana Chambers to Everyone:
Congrats to EBE for all their hard work through an exceptionally challenging year!
11:37:37 From Mark Bourne to Everyone:
A massive thanks to the Curriculum and Academic Management team in a very challenging year. The volume and speed of curriculum change has been significant and time-consuming. Without their amazing efforts UNE wouldn’t have met 2022 publishing and admission opening deadlines.
11:37:52 From COO – Peter Creamer to Everyone:
A huge shout out to all the teams in the integrated Services portfolio and other portfolios across the university who have worked with extraordinary dedication and professionalism during the past year to keep the university safe and to allow us all to continue our work in a variety of ways in a variety of settings. Great work and I am extremely proud of all their work.
11:38:13 From Karl Angel to Everyone:
Well done to the Integrated Services teams for multiple migrations to the cloud and thank you to all the business units that regularly help us make that a seamless process, collaboratively making the products UNE a better place to work.
11:38:43 From dpurdy3 to Everyone:
Well done Steph
11:39:00 From DVC – Michael Wilmore to Everyone:
Rob Field and the team at UNE Metro went through a very long lock down in Sydney. They got through tough times with amazing resilience and continued to provide great support to our metro students. They were a real inspiration to us all.
11:39:04 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
Echoed highest commendations and gratitude to ISM team and particularly @Kate and @Wiley
11:40:16 From Justin Urquhart to Everyone:
A big shout out to my team in Systems Support, HR Systems, Finance Systems and Library Systems for your continued dedication to the work you do, well done.
11:40:27 From Steven Warburton to Everyone:
@Mark Bourne. Seconded. Amazing agility and effort by the CAM team.
11:40:50 From Amanda Ferris to Everyone:
A huge ‘thankyou’ to the SRM team! You have dealt with a lot over the last two years. Not only do you send out bulk emails to students on behalf of the ENTIRE university, but you do it with high-level attention to detail to ensure students are receiving accurate and relevant information. You work long hours to ensure those communications are sent out on time. Plus, you do amazing work to design and develop form/survey/comms solutions for students & staff. You are pivotal to UNE and should be applauded. I’m a lucky manager to have you all in my team.
11:40:55 From DGUS – Gabrielle Price to Everyone:
Thanks to the Governance team for the wonderful progress made this year to improve existing frameworks, support and help the activities and ambitions of our academic and professional colleagues and help set us up for better ways of working going forward! With a smile π
11:41:06 From Nigel Flett to Everyone:
A big thank you to the Academic Workload support team for your hard work and persistence in supporting the development of a new academic workload model and piloting the interim solution. Your flexibility, persistence, grace and good humour is a credit to you all!
11:41:24 From Fiona Harrison to Everyone:
Thank you to everyone for their support of Procurement and FSBI this year and a big shout out to these teams for the work undertaken this year!
11:41:30 From Leisa Rayner to Everyone:
A big shoutout to the UNE Centre staff across Tamworth, Taree and Sydney for going above and beyond throughout the year. We’ve had our own set of unique challenges and we’ve somehow made it to Christmas! In particular we want to thank Rob Field for his unwavering leadership and guidance throughout everything.
11:41:44 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
Congratulations and Thank you @Caroline and team for stellar Counselling and other Wellbeing supports and to @Kerrie and team for MUSE
11:42:21 From Maria Cotter to Everyone:
Well done to the UNE Admissions Team your persistence and resilience in a time for change and in a changing market has been phenomenal…and important to the essential functioning of this University!
11:42:57 From DGUS – Gabrielle Price to Everyone:
@Procurement – wow – what a difference your team is making to inform and support the way we engage with suppliers, drive value outcomes and set up these key investments for success.
11:43:06 From Johan Boshoff to Everyone:
Congratulations to the CASI team for developing four new web-based applications the last year to deliver UNE research to the UNE communities that can benefit from the of the knowledge created.
11:43:40 From Richard Scully to Everyone:
Yes – Glad those commendations have come back, after a few years in abeyance.
11:43:44 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
Yes well done to the AD T&L across the faculties
11:43:58 From Kate Carter to Everyone:
Big thanks to all my colleagues at the Oorala Aboriginal Centre – your support of all our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UNE is outstanding. ☺️
11:44:35 From Stephanie Toole to Everyone:
Well done to all of the Digital Education teams – the Learning Design, Learning Media, Learning Technologies and the Exams and eAssessment teams! We have adapted so well and achieved so much this year. And a special shout-out to Sarah for your amazing leadership.
11:44:43 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
I have blown away by the commitment and development of the Law School professional and academic staff for the last couple of years – esp with growth of 33% in the last three years but a reduction in workforce.
11:44:58 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
Yes, Johan, your team has done outstanding work and can certainly expand its fantastic support across the university to ensure we support the third pillar of research. Such a critical need for us now.
11:45:05 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
Great news Tamworth team
11:45:11 From Elizabeth Taylor to Everyone:
Thanks Library Team 📕☃️🎄📕🎄
11:45:11 From Anna Du Chesne to Everyone:
Acknowledge the Media team for assisting in the creation of the awesome ORCiD video π
11:45:26 From Lisa McMahon to Everyone:
Go Tamworth!
11:46:25 From Allison Brown to Everyone:
Shout out to @Sarah Cahill and @Cameron Barnes for all the work you and others put into moving the Library web site into a place that supports students. I know this required a lot of work to gather student perspectives through the process
11:46:31 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
And, while I’m at it, we need a shoutout to Lou Conway and her super staff of the UNE SRI. UNE has, for the first time, a real presence in the Armidale CBD in NOVA. An outstanding achievement and a wonderful partnership between UNE and the ARC supported by the NSW Government, amongst others!
11:46:35 From Rob Field to Everyone:
Thank you to the UNE Metro and Regions team and the fantastic engagement and support given across the university and to our students, our partners and our local communities
11:46:40 From Michaela Olde to Everyone:
Well done to the Library Team on the ORCID project and thanks for the support from the academics. Well done everyone!
11:46:50 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
@Rob Field – fantastic work
11:47:10 From Diana Chambers to Everyone:
Big thanks to my WHS team colleagues and our WHS committees and work groups for their commitment and efforts towards keeping us safe and well – look forward to working with you all in the new year after well deserved break over the festive period!
11:47:21 From Donna Hewitt to Everyone:
Sydney Metro team are amazing. Well done Rob. The new building is very exciting.
11:47:32 From Karl Angel to Everyone:
Well done @Rob, love seeing your updates
11:47:33 From Nigel Flett to Everyone:
Thank you to the three interim Deans and our acting DVC for the leadership you have provided in a very difficult operating environment. You have done Education Futures and the Faculties a great service and we appreciate you all very much.
11:47:34 From Lee Atkinson-Barrett (she/her) – University of New England to Everyone:
A huge shout out to all staff of People and Culture, current and those that have left over the the last year, for working so well together and supporting one another through very difficult times. Your ability to connect and engage with stakeholders in a professional and empathetic way is highly commendable. A fantastic team.
11:47:41 From Jo Coghlan to Everyone:
Good job Parramatta!!
11:48:50 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
Can’t agree more, Lee; it’s been extremely tough for People and Culture and I think we all know how well your folk have done against pretty fierce headwinds.
11:48:51 From Shelley Kinash to Everyone:
Hear Hear Thank you and highest commendations to our Residential College Team!
11:49:36 From Elizabeth Taylor to Everyone:
Thanks Colleges team for looking after our students and keeping them safe 🎄
11:49:42 From Bryn Griffiths to Everyone:
Thanks to the very committed team in Communications, Social Media and Events. Your ability to move quickly, jump on opportunities, solve challenges and work with stakeholders all across the University, external media groups, political advisers, and many more has been seen, heard, and validated by many. Thanks again!
11:49:58 From Lewis Fitz-Gerald to Hosts and panelists:
Congrats to Parramatta/Sydney staff and colleagues for enduring long lockdown and many challenges while maintaining terrific student support
11:50:16 From Kylie Cawley to Everyone:
Well done Ashwin Bhutani and Team π
11:50:48 From Angel Mok to Hosts and panelists:
Thank you to the residential team for looking after our students in a very difficult time, especially international students who have been stranded in Australia!
11:51:12 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
@Legal UNE have been crazy busy and thank them for their support with various IP agreements and international MOU etc
11:51:37 From DVC – Michael Wilmore to Everyone:
@Nigel – Thanks and I could not agree more that our interim Deans have done a great job. In fact I know from personal experience that everyone who has worked with the words ‘acting’ or ‘interim’ in front of their job title has done work that’s been greatly appreciated.
11:53:02 From Sotirios Akon to Everyone:
Bravo to Rob Field and his team at Parramatta. Am looking forward to returning asap for intensive schools. Paul Akon at the Law School
11:53:51 From Tahlia Stace to Everyone:
I’d like to shout out to the many staff from across the university, supported by a newly established project team, who have demonstrated true collaboration towards the CAUC project. An example of what can be done when experts from across the university come together to deliver university outcomes. It hasn’t been easy but the results are so rewarding. Thank you!
11:54:17 From Loretta S Khanna to Everyone:
Thank you to the central finance team who have always shown patience in explaining processes, offering ad hoc training as needed, processing requests with great efficiency, and ALWAYS providing friendly customer service.
11:55:17 From DGUS – Gabrielle Price to Everyone:
I know its been said but massive effort by WHS and EBE, UNE Life, and all members small and large SIG, CART, RRT and others who have guided UNE students and staff, visitors and contractors through COVID, Tornados, and various other things thrown at this this year – Huge effort, great work π
11:55:25 From Ewan Evans to Everyone:
Thanks to the Education Quality team – for continuing to deliver at a high pace and high quality, even when you might have thought some of the deadlines were a little crazy! Appreicate your passion, commitment, and expertise, and working closely with colleauges from across campus.
11:56:21 From Johan Boshoff to Everyone:
Big thanks to @Lloyd Thomson for the support in preparing complex legal agreements with external partners!
11:56:24 From Cate Dowd to Hosts and panelists:
Thank you to the VC for carrying the university during very difficult times.
11:56:59 From Elise Dale to Everyone:
I just want to congratulate the Online Orientation Team who have worked tirelessly to innovate and provide an amazing transition curriculum to all students during the pandemic, natural disasters and consistently for online students. The staff who participate in this program span across the entire university both Academic and Professional Staff in many locations who generously give their time to connect with and help students early on and help to enhance their sense of belonging and ease of access at UNE. π
11:57:21 From Ariella Van Luyn to Everyone:
Online orientation was great this year, thanks Elise!
11:57:45 From Kerrie Sheelah to Everyone:
Well done to ALL the staff in the Student Services area – Progressions, Connect, International Services you are amazing at supporting our students!
11:57:48 From COO – Peter Creamer to Everyone:
I would like to offer a special thanks to Jo Scanlan, Patrick Crick, Tracey Lye and Di Flett for all their support during the past year. Their support and professionalism is very much appreciated during a period with many challenges.
11:58:06 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
100% agree @Peter-COO
11:58:38 From Steven Warburton to Everyone:
@Ewan well said.
11:59:19 From Ben Lewis to Everyone:
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful work, Vice-Chancellor. Considering the unbelievable amount of challenges and natural disasters that has struck during your first term, UNE owes you a very large debt of gratitude for your leadership.
11:59:22 From Melanie Fillios to Everyone:
Thank you to everyone in the Senior Executive, esp. the Vice Chancellor, for your tireless leadership in the face of many challenges.
11:59:53 From Noni Hawkins to Everyone:
Agreed @Melanie Fillios!
11:59:55 From Nikki Rumpca to Everyone:
Thank you VC!!!
12:00:20 From Rob Field to Everyone:
Thank you VC
12:00:21 From Myf Maple to Everyone:
Agree @Ben and @Melanie. Strong leadership has desperately been needed and is now coming to pay off for UNE
12:00:22 From Jennifer McDonell to Everyone:
Thank you Vice Chancellor for your leadership in meeting the incredible challenges of this year. Thank you!
12:00:35 From Jo Scanlan to Everyone:
@COO thank you for your support and excellent guidance
12:00:38 From DVC – Michael Wilmore to Everyone:
Thanks Kylie Smith – legend!
12:00:40 From hsmirnio to Everyone:
Thank you for your heartfelt and authentic presentation today. It was wonderful.
12:00:41 From Noni Hawkins to Everyone:
Shout out to all Oorala staff for this year and all years for continually supporting our students and other staff members!
12:00:57 From dpurdy3 to Everyone:
Retention people, retention
12:01:19 From Kylie Cawley to Everyone:
Thank you Bryn – Great Job!
12:01:22 From Tay Garrad to Hosts and panelists:
Big thanks to Milly Taylor and all at the BI team who are so knowledgeable, patient and hardworking to help support everyone with the important data they need to support the university and course coordinators to enact change.
12:01:26 From Julia Perryman to Everyone:
Merry Christmas everyone and here is to a wonderful 2022!
12:01:29 From Maria Cotter to Everyone:
All Congratulations to the VC and Executive absolutely endorsed. Persistence and resilience personified.
12:01:38 From Robyn Cox to Everyone:
Shout out to everyone not mentioned – especially the teaching focussed staff.
12:01:44 From Erica Smith to Everyone:
Happy holidays to everyone at UNE!
12:01:47 From Steven Warburton to Everyone:
Well done Bryn. Great year. Wow.
12:01:48 From Amy Moss to Everyone:
Merry Christmas and well done evryone!
12:01:50 From Bryn Griffiths to Everyone:
Bryn: media@une.edu.au
12:02:02 From Sujana Adapa to Everyone:
Seasons greeting to all!
12:02:23 From Michael Adams to Everyone:
Thank you everyone – Merry Christmas everyone
12:02:24 From Robyn Archer to Everyone:
Also to you Sujana
12:02:29 From Lloyd Thomson to Everyone:
Season’s greetings to all!
12:02:31 From zuocheng zhang to Hosts and panelists:
Thank you.