Some of Australia’s hottest rising artists will take centre stage at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus on 17 December to celebrate the 2021 Year 12 cohort’s end of school year, receipt of ATAR results and the return to on-campus university life next year. The event is the brainchild of Initiative Media an
May 26 2021, 3:53 pm | BY Ricki Green | 7 Comments
Swinburne University of Technology has launched the first phase of its 360-degree initiative, that shows its commitment to providing real industry experience and supporting students to get jobs, in a new campaign via Deloitte Digital, that gives employers direct digital contact with some of its high-achieving recent graduates.
As part of the campaign, the traditional seal on the Swinburne degree is replaced with a unique QR marker. Potential employers can scan the QR code to access the graduates’ LinkedIn profiles, giving them insight into the graduate’s qualifications and experiences, and allowing direct contact with them.
Baridon Hall, Arkansas State Teachers College, circa 1963
From the University of Central Arkansas’ earliest beginnings as Arkansas State Normal School (ASNS), women have been an integral part of the growth and success of the institution.
According to university history, three of the eight original faculty members were women: Beatrice Powell, Emma Rasor and Ida Waldran. In fall 2019, 57% of full-time faculty were female, according to the Office of Institutional Research’s Diversity Ledger. Currently, three women serve as vice presidents: Mary Bane Lackie serves as vice president of University Advancement; Diane Newton serves as vice president of Finance and Administration; and Patricia Poulter serves as executive vice president and provost. Additionally, Amy Whitehead is the university’s chief of staff.
Britni Elder
The University of Central Arkansas has hired Britni Elder as associate vice president of Human Resources and Risk Management. Her first day was Monday, Jan. 11.
In this role, Elder will oversee operations of the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management, along with more than a dozen staff members who focus on recruitment, employment, insurance and benefits, employee relations, classification, compensation and personnel information systems. She will report to Chief of Staff Amy Whitehead.
“I am excited and honored to become a UCA Bear and to lead the HR and Risk Management team,” Elder said. “In HR, we encourage and take care of our employees from the time they step foot on campus to the time they embark on their next adventure. Doing our jobs well helps our employees and their families thrive and ensures that our students discover and reach their full potential. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to encourage and take care of the people around u