Education Chapter

The Education Chapter provides a quality service to its clients and strives to enhance the reputation of the University of Wollongong through its activities. The Chapter supports the University's vision through a range of activities that focus on the needs of current students and graduates. In particular the Chapter's projects provide opportunities for:

A Rewarding Student Experience

  • mentored mock interview program
  • academic awards (PE/Health)
  • research prizes (B.Ed.Hons., Educational Leadership)
  • teaching and learning awards (Early Childhood)

International Perspectives

  • Canadian Sub Chapter (Grad. Dip. students and graduates)

Staff Development and Recognition

  • Supporting Australian Centre for Educational Leadership professional activities for graduates
  • Providing graduates with experience in mentoring students

Lifelong Learning

  • Promoting opportunities for graduates in the teaching profession to remain connected with the offerings of the Faculty of Education

Productive Community Partnerships

  • Linking activities with like-minded partners in the education field (ACE, ACEL, DET, Catholic Education, Independent Schools)
  • Supporting graduates in maintaining connections through reunions and maintaining a collection of memorabilia.

Network Members

  • Dr Lenore Armour (Convenor)
  • Christopher Peters (Assistant Convenor)
  • Peter Bailey (Minutes Keeper)
  • Graeme Akhurst (Alternate Minutes Keeper)
  • Kevin Tucker (Treasurer)
  • Dr Kerrie Eyding (Liaison Officer)

Interest Groups

Last reviewed: 11 November, 2009