Academic Promotions information sessions
News 17 MayIf you are considering applying for promotion, come along to an upcoming information session – Understanding the New Academic Promotions Process.
05 November 2019
Share
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”- John C. Maxwell.
Recently North Sydney’s MacKillop Student Association (MAKSA) Executive spent valuable time on a short retreat with the Campus Ministry Team and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Coordination), Professor Hayden Ramsay, exploring themes of leadership, responsibility and building culture.
The retreat was an important opportunity for outgoing and incoming MAKSA members to engage with one another and be encouraged for the future, and praised for their efforts during this year.
The day saw some team activities followed by input from Professor Ramsay, with significant time for discussion in both small groups and as a whole before each MAKSA member was thanked by Campus Ministry and presented with a memento.
Over 2019, the FX Mission Team, a part of North Sydney’s Campus Ministry, has worked hard to demonstrate to students the love we’ve encountered from God. A great pathway to achieving that has been through a real and transparent friendship with the MacKillop Student Association.
Both Campus Ministry and MAKSA have come to realise that we have the same mission in mind, but under a different name. MAKSA calls it ‘building a vibe’, and Campus Ministry calls it 'showing God’s love', but there is a ‘joy’ and a ‘fire’ that we all long for in common, and working together we’ve been able to bring this to life on campus.
When Campus Ministry has empowered the students as leaders, it encouraged them to be bold and to realise that they really do have the ability to change the student culture of our university, for the better. MAKSA has similarly encouraged Campus Ministry and asked for our involvement and influential footprint.
Since MAKSA and Campus Ministry both desire change, it was easy to engage in our retreat day together, meeting each other where we’re at and consciously inviting Jesus into that space as well.
Professor Hayden Ramsay was able to talk to us about being ‘bridge people’, consciously connecting cultures, faiths and the silos of the university. It was a great honour for Campus Ministry to assist Professor Ramsay in thanking the outgoing MAKSA Executives for their service, and to welcome and encourage the incoming members.
My powerful take-home for the day was that leadership should never be restrained to a title or position. It’s true that there is a difference between power and influence, so be happy to influence even if you don’t have the power.
Michi Lonas
MAKSA and Campus Ministry team member
If you are considering applying for promotion, come along to an upcoming information session – Understanding the New Academic Promotions Process.
Read the latest on the MFA for Students rollout.
Staff can include an additional question in the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) survey for units that are offered in Term 2 (Foundation Studies) (202334).
The university takes academic misconduct very seriously. For a student, receiving an academic misconduct allegation letter can be highly stressful. Support is available.
A message from Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy Professor Dermot Nestor: Purpose is what defines a Catholic university and galvanises the people who work within it.
ACU Co-Lab is proud to unveil its latest commercialisation program, Translate to Innovate Series, a specialised program targeting ACU’s research community.
See the TechOne P2P work instruction videos and modern slavery training modules which have been created to help grow your understanding of the subject matter, your responsibilities and the processes i...
Read a summary of the Academic Board meeting held on 12 April 2023.
Promotion recognises and rewards an academic’s achievements at their current level of appointment that warrant promotion to the next academic level. This year’s round marks a significant shift in the ...
As of Monday 8 May, Service Central phone support hours have changed to 9am–5pm AEST. Live chat remains available between 9am–5pm AEST.
Do you implement innovative strategies in your teaching that motivate and inspire students to learn? Receive recognition for your efforts by applying for an ACU Citation or VC Teaching Award.
A recording of last week’s Global Learning Showcase is now available to view if you were unable to attend. See what you may have missed.
You’re invited to attend local morning or afternoon tea events at the following local campuses hosted by the ACU ALLY Network, with the support of the Campus Deans and campus LGBTIQA+ Student Societie...
A message from Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O’Neil: I am committed to ACU’s continued success, with a contribution that places a premium on impact and growth.
Stay informed on recent changes to the Procurement Policy, approvals for purchases, how to raise mandatory purchase orders and related knowledge base articles.
ACU’s business incubator, Co-Lab is delighted to announce details of its 2023 Circular Economy Incubator Series, designed for people and businesses with principles and practices of circular economics...
A message from Interim Provost Professor Meg Stuart: A unique new program for first year students is improving student retention at ACU.
Attend an online showcase to meet the Global Learning team, gain useful advice and find out how our various learning and engagement programs are developed and managed.
Do you have innovative ideas for program and curriculum development or initiatives to enhance student learning experiences that would benefit from funding? CEI has launched Teaching Development Grants...
Register for a webinar presented by the ACEN on the Graduate Outcomes Survey, focusing on a three-year evaluation of student participation in Work Integrated Learning.
Visit Service Central to access Corporate Services.