UCA FORUM 2019 CREATING VALUE THROUGH THE COLLEGIATE WAY

THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY 2 OCTOBER 2019

THE UNION, UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOLS CLUB, BENT STREET, SYDNEY 3 – 4 OCTOBER 2019

The 2019 University Colleges Australia Forum is a unique

opportunity for Heads of collegiate residences in Australia to come together to

discuss the needs of international and domestic university students as they pertain to collegiate life. We pick up where we left off in Hobart in 2018 with our focus turning to the value of residential colleges to their host universities and the nation.

UCA’s key objective is to promote the benefits of collegiate residences in Australian universities: specifically, to promote collegiate life as a means to developing a broader education, socially, culturally and morally.

UCA embodies values of collegiality and professionalism. Working as one collective body; the Association draws strength from their vast pool of experience, expertise and skills to empower members with the tools to provide a rewarding and safe environment for students.

Since 1966, UCA has continued to meet to foster our professional development and unite on important issues affecting us and the students in our care.

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DAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBERVENUE: THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE

2:00 – 5:00 2pm New Heads Session

2pm Deputies Session

Both of these sessions will be facilitated by experienced Heads of residences with a focus on the specific job pressures of each role. We will discuss Decision Making where multiple stakeholders are involved, working with Boards & University Executive, Crisis Management and Mental Health. Topics will be dependent on the needs of the group.

Participants: Meet at Reception, The Women’s College, The University of Sydney, 15 Carillon Avenue, Newtown at 1:45pm

Facilitators: Mrs Barbara Green, Present Chair of UCA and former Principal, St Hilda’s College 2000-2017 and Ms Susan Bazzana, Dean of Residents, New College Postgraduate Village 2014 ongoing

5:30 All Forum Registrants: Meet at Reception, The Women’s College, The University of Sydney, 15 Carillon Avenue, Newtown*

5:30 – 6:15 Welcome drinks & canapés on the Rooftop Terrace, The Sibyl CentreWelcome by Dr Amanda Bell AM, Principal, The Women’s College

College Board Chairs or nominees are welcome to join this event

6:15 – 6:45 Tour of The Sibyl CentreThis newly constructed study centre houses an auditorium with garden terrace and satellite kitchen, a learning lounge, a design studio, tutorial rooms and social spaces, as well as soundproofed music practice rooms, underground car park and disability access to the College.

6:45 – 9:00 Welcome Dinner The present higher education landscape: implications for Universities and Residential CollegesGuest of Honour: Dr Michael Spence AC, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Sydney

* Car parking available at Western Avenue car park weekdays after 3pm only.

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DAY 2 THURSDAY 3 OCTOBERVENUE: THE UNION, UNIVERSITY & SCHOOLS CLUBDRESS CODE All Forum registrants please note: The Union, University & Schools Club dress policy sets standards of appropriate attire within the Club. Professional/business dress is acceptable. This is defined as a buttoned shirt with collar, tailored trousers and dress shoes for men and the equivalent for women. Denim and sports apparel are not acceptable in any part of the Club.

#MyMorningsMatter: Commence your day with Ashley Gurney, Founder, Alcohol & Drug Education Specialists (ADES) for a light walk around Sydney Foreshore (approx. 30-45 minutes), a fantastic way to start the day, see a new city and get to know your colleagues. All willing walkers to meet at the entrance of the Union, University and Schools Club at 7am.

Facilitator: Adjunct Professor Bill Peirson, Master, New College, UNSW Sydney. UCA Committee member.

8:30 Tea & coffee on arrival

9:00 – 9:30 Welcome & Vision for UCAMrs Barbara Green, President UCA

Reflections on the Head and Deputy Head sessionsMs Susan Bazzana and Mrs Barbara Green

Introduction to the 2019 Forum

9:30 – 10:30 Panel Discussion with The Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Shadow Minister for Education & Training

Topic: Colleges post the Australian Human Rights Commission Report and Recommendation 9The Australian Human Rights Commission report into sexual violence on Australian University campuses specifically required a proactive response from residential colleges to address issues of sexual misconduct. Nearly two years since the Report’s release, our panel discusses the current environment for Colleges, addressing two main questions: · How have colleges addressed the issues as would be expected?· What more needs to be done with regard to the safety of women, especially within university colleges? Panel Members: Dr Brenda Holt, Principal, St Hilda’s College (Moderator); Rose Alwyn, UCA Immediate Past President & Warden-elect, St John’s College UQ; and Tom Mitchell, Head of College, St Thomas More College

10:30 Morning tea

10:45 – 11:45 University Colleges: the Value PropositionApollo Communications

Presentation to be followed by a Forum Discussion with Barbara Green (Moderator); Adam Connelly, CEO and Jasmine Hogg, Director & Head of Reputational Risk, Apollo Communications

11:45 – 12:00 Evaluating mental well-being, resilience and the effectiveness of in-house programs in a university residential college setting: a feasibility studyUCA Research Grant Recipient 2019, Dr Hester Wilson, Vice Principal & Director of College Life, St Andrew’s College within The University of Sydney

12:00 – 12:15 The potential for sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention models in tertiary settings: engaging student voice and bystander approachesDonna Davies, Director of Studies, Janet Clarke Hall, The University of Melbourne

12:15 – 12:45 Status report: Universities and sexual misconductDr Renee Hamilton, Policy Director - Safety & Wellbeing, Universities Australia

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12:45 Online Interactive Session during LunchIntroduced by Adjunct Professor Bill Peirson

“I feel like I have been here before” a pre-entry interaction online module for new studentsLiza Allen, Dean of Students, Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University

ADES online induction & education moduleAshley Gurney, Alcohol & Drug Education Specialists

1:00 Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 Guiding a course of Responsibility and Respect in a context of Risk, Regulation and RenewalDr Ian Walker (Toad Hall, ANU), Sally Renouf (Burgmann College ANU), Dr Brenda Holt (St Hilda’s College, The University of Melbourne) and Mark Sampson (University Hall, UWA)

3:00 – 3:30 Working together: building a bicultural community at Dunmore Lang CollegeDr Alasdair Murrie-West, Principal, together with students from Dunmore Lang College

3:30 – 3:45 “We walk together as friends”: how an Indigenous residential scholarship program creates value within and beyond a collegeEmma Parker, Resident Director, Shalom College

3:45 Afternoon Tea

4:00 – 4:45 Presidential voices: “Where college is now and where can we make a difference” Jonty Boshier, President, National Association of Australian University Colleges

Harriet Mactier, Senior Student, The Women’s College, University of Sydney

Zephan Thambar, President, New College Students Association, UNSW

Discussion facilitated by Samitha Ramanayake, Head of Residence, Wright Hall, ANU

4:45 – 5:00 Alcohol Harm Minimisation and Gendered Violence Prevention – Positive University Residence Cultures: A report on current UCA supported projects Associate Professor Tim Corney, Victoria University

5:00 – 5:15 UCA Red Frogs National Strategy in relation to early intervention Andy Gourley, Founder & CEO, Red Frogs Australia

5:15 – 5:30 UCA Membership Survey – reflections & recommendationsBarbara Green, UCA President

6:30 – 7:00 Pre-dinner drinks with canapésThe Union, University and Schools Club

7:00 – 9:00 Welcome & Forum DinnerGuest of Honour: The Hon. Gabrielle Upton MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the NSW Premier

UCA Life Membership Awards will also be presented at the Dinner

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DAY 3 FRIDAY 4 OCTOBERVENUE: THE UNION, UNIVERSITY & SCHOOLS CLUBDRESS CODE All Forum registrants please note: The Union, University & Schools Club dress policy sets standards of appropriate attire within the Club. Professional/business dress is acceptable. This is defined as a buttoned shirt with collar, tailored trousers and dress shoes for men and the equivalent for women. Denim and sports apparel are not acceptable in any part of the Club.

#MyMorningsMatter: Commence your day with Ashley Gurney, Founder, Alcohol & Drug Education Specialists (ADES) for a light walk around Sydney Foreshore (approx. 30-45 minutes), a fantastic way to start the day, see a new city and get to know your colleagues. All willing walkers to meet at the entrance of the Union, University and Schools Club at 7am.

Facilitator: Joanna Rosewell, Principal, Jane Franklin Hall, University of Tasmania. Secretary, UCA

8:30 Tea/Coffee on arrival

9:00 – 10:00 Keynote address: Building a culture of compassionHugh MacKay AO

10:00 – 10:45 The Proof is in the pudding: evaluating the learning and development outcomes of residence life programs: a case studyKaty Cuthbert and Dr Bradley Kunder (International House, The University of Sydney) and Dr Jack Frawley (National Centre for Cultural Competence)

10:45 Morning Tea

11:00 – 12:00 Strategies in fundraising for Residential CollegesSophie Davidson, Development Director, World Wildlife Fund and former Member, Jane Franklin Hall Council

12:00 – 12:20 Updates from our Partners:

Collegiate Way International Dunedin 2020 – Barbara Green

APSAA – Dr Areti Metuamate and Louise Hallo, APSAA Board Members

NAAUC – Jonty Boshier, President

AHISA – Dr David Nockles, Macarthur Anglican School (Narellan/Camden)

12:20 – 12:40 UCA Sub-committee ReportsCultural Renewal – Rose Alwyn, Immediate Past President, UCA Graduate Network – Dr Ian Walker, Committee Member, UCA

12:40 – 1:15 UCA Strategic PlanningMembers’ discussion facilitated by Barbara Green, UCA President, and Joanna Rosewell, UCA Secretary

1:15 Annual General Meeting 2019 and Closing Session

1:30 Lunch

2:30 – ONWARDS

Delegates free to enjoy Sydney

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UCA FORUM SPONSORSThe UCA gratefully acknow-ledges the important contribution of our sponsors which significantly contributes to the professional development and personal interaction of members. In 2019 we are pleased to continue the relationship with our sponsors ABC Bedding, StarRez and Superloop WiFi and Unimutual.

INTRODUCING OUR SPONSORSOne of our most staunch supporters and sponsors is the Australian Bedding Company, who specialize in the complete fit-out for the accommodation industry. Mark Dennison, Managing Director ABC Commercial Living, will be on hand to discuss the latest in student furniture, mattresses, bedding and electrical appliances options.

ABC expertise in accommodation has seen the Company successfully win the tender for accommodation furniture and electrical appliances for The Australian Defence Force Australia wide.

StarRez provides world leading student accommodation software for universities, colleges and private property managers. Their cloud software provides quality innovative solutions to effectively manage the complete student experience including enquiries, viewings, applications, bookings, accounts, communications, contracts, reporting and much more. StarRez currently manages over one million residence beds globally, and over three million students from more than 100 countries use StarRez each year. Speak to David Thomas, Community Relations & Team Lead, about your student accommodation software needs.

Superloop is the leading supplier of managed internet and Wifi services to the purpose built student accommodation and tertiary residential housing sectors in Australia, with approximately 230 sites and more than 40,000 residents using their Wifi internet services each year. As a leading supplier of both connectivity and managed services, they provide students with unrivalled internet speed coupled with outstanding support and reliability that they expect in today’s highly connected world. UCA is delighted to welcome Jean Morel, Business Development Manager, to our Forum.

As an alternative to conventional insurance, Unimutual provides protection for the higher education sector in Australia. As a sector specialist and risk partner, Unimutual’s protection is designed specifically for universities, residential colleges and other

tertiary sector participants. Protecting over $60 billion of assets, Unimutual is owned by its Members (rather than shareholders) and has been providing cover for just shy of 30 years. UCA is delighted to welcome Unimutual as one of our Forum sponsors.

Without the assistance of our sponsors it would be extremely difficult to produce the same high level of quality for our conferences and forums, and we invite all members to support them as the industry’s preferred suppliers.

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Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and bestselling author of 19 books, including The Good Life, The Art of Belonging and his latest: Australia Reimagined.

He has had a 60-year career in social research, and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. Among many honorary appointments, he has been deputy chairman of the Australia Council for the Arts, chairman of trustees of Sydney Grammar School, the inaugural chairman of the ACT government’s Community Inclusion Board and an honorary professor at Macquarie, Wollongong and Charles Sturt universities. He is currently a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre

Hugh is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and of the Royal Society of NSW. In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, he has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt, Macquarie, NSW, Western Sydney and Wollongong universities. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015.

Tanya Plibersek is the Shadow Minister for Education and Training and Federal Member for Sydney.

During the 45th Parliament, Tanya held the position of Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party. Tanya was previously the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development in the 44th Parliament. In government, Tanya was Minister for Health. Her other ministerial appointments have included Minister for Medical Research, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for Human Services, Minister for the Status of Women, and Minister for Housing.

Tanya holds a BA Communications (Hons) from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Master of Politics and Public Policy from Macquarie University. Before entering parliament, Tanya worked in the Domestic Violence Unit at the NSW Ministry for the Status and Advancement of Women. Elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Sydney in 1998, she spoke of her conviction that ordinary people working together can achieve positive change. Tanya is passionate about a world class education system and believes that every single Australian deserves to be part of it, whatever their circumstances.

Gabrielle Upton is the Member for Vaucluse in the NSW Parliament and is currently Parliamentary Secretary to the NSW Premier. She is a graduate of UNSW in Arts and Law, and completed an MBA at the Stern School of Business, New York University. She has worked with Deutsche Bank, and from 2000 to 2010 was legal counsel at the AICD.

As a member of the UNSW Council from 2002 to 2010, and Deputy Chancellor 2006 to 2009, she was keenly interested in the student experience and especially in the work of the residential colleges. From 2009 to 2011 she was Deputy Chair of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia.

Gabrielle was elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly in 2011 and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Tertiary Education and Skills. She has since been Minister for Sport & Recreation; Minister for Family & Community Services; the first female NSW Attorney-General; and Minister for the Environment, Local Government & Heritage.

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Dr Michael Spence has led the University of Sydney as Vice-Chancellor and Principal since 2008 and is the University’s 25th Vice-Chancellor. An alumnus of the University of Sydney, Dr Spence has a BA with first-class honours in English, Italian and law. His other

languages include Chinese and Korean. Dr Spence holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford and headed Oxford’s law faculty and its social sciences division.

During his time as Vice-Chancellor, the University of Sydney has forged a distinctive new strategy focused on the transformation of undergraduate education, promoting interdisciplinary research, and strengthening the culture around our core values. He was instrumental in leading the University’s unprecedented $1 billion INSPIRED philanthropic campaign, and promoting greater academic partnerships with industry, government and community organisations.

In 2017, he was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours for service to leadership of the tertiary education sector, to the advancement of equitable access to educational opportunities, to developing programs focused on multidisciplinary research, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.

He sits on the Committee of the Group of Eight Universities Australia (Go8), the NSW Vice-Chancellors Committee, Universities Australia, and the Hong Kong University Grants Commission. He is also a Member of the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council, the Nerve Research Foundation, and Male Champions of Change.

LIZA ALLEN, DEAN OF STUDENTS, DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Liza Allen has over eleven years’ experience in student residences in Australia having worked as Dean of Students at The Women’s College and Vice Principal at Emmanuel College within The University of Queensland. Liza is currently the Dean of Students at Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University.

Liza is passionate about providing students with an environment that is supportive and secure and opportunities so that students can reach their potential both academically and personally. Liza has also served on the AACUHO committee for a period nine years.

ROSE ALWYN, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AUSTRALIA

Rose Alwyn is the Warden-elect of St John’s College within the University of Queensland, an appointment she will take up at the beginning of October this year as the first female Warden in the history of the College. Prior to this Rose was the first female Master of St Mark’s College (University of Adelaide) for twelve years and served as the Dean for five. Rose’s previous work is within the human services sector for Service to Youth Council, one of Australia’s leading organisations responsible for delivering employment, training and social welfare initiatives to marginalised and disadvantaged young people.

Rose has been involved in a number of public policy advisory committees and held Board directorships in the

not-for-profit sector specialising in Strategy, Business Planning and Social Justice Initiatives and most recently as a Board Director of South Australia’s leading sexual health service SHineSA.

SUSAN BAZZANA, DEAN OF RESIDENTS, NEW COLLEGE POSTGRADUATE VILLAGE – NEW HEADS & DEPUTIES SESSION

Susan Bazzana commenced as Dean of Residents at the New College Postgraduate Village in 2014. Susan came to NCV from Melbourne where she was Head of Church Partnerships at World Vision Australia. Her qualifications include a Masters of Management, Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, Graduate Diploma in Communication (with Distinction), and a Bachelor of Arts. She understands community life and in her early university years at Griffith University in Brisbane lived in a

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community like the NCV where she was also a Senior Resident for two years. New College Postgraduate Village is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

DR AMANDA BELL AM, PRINCIPAL, THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Dr Amanda Bell AM was appointed as Principal of Women’s College in 2013 after a distinguished career in education and the arts. A graduate of the University of Sydney, her professional expertise developed from wide experience in teaching, management, leadership and governance roles in both schools and art galleries in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.

Dr Bell is a member of the NSW Rhodes Scholarship Committee and a Governor of Queenwood School. She is Chair of the Advisory Board of the International Centre for Youth Futures at the University of Technology in Sydney, an Honorary Lecturer in the Education and Social Work Faculty at the University of Sydney, and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators, Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was formerly a Trustee and Deputy Chair of the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art. Her immediate past appointment was as Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School for eleven years.

Encouraging and mentoring young women is a personal preoccupation, commencing with the students in her care and extending to alumni and global networks.

JONTY BOSHIR, NAAUC PRESIDENT

Jonty is a current Macquarie University Law student, who lived on campus at Robert Menzies College from 2015-2018. While there, he served as President of the Student Association (2017) and as a Residential Advisor (2018). In 2018 he served as the NSW State Representative for NAAUC, and is currently President of NAAUC.

ADAM CONNOLLY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, APOLLO COMMUNICATIONS

Adam has worked on some of the most high-profile public affairs issues in Australia over the past 25 years. He has served as Senior Media Adviser to the Australian Prime Minister, as in-house communications adviser for some of Australia’s largest companies, as an investment banker and as a journalist for News Limited. He is highly sought out by Boards and CEOs for strategic reputational advice.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TIM CORNEY, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AND LEAD RESEARCHER, MOBILE INTERVENTION FOR DRINKING IN YOUNG PEOPLE (MIDY) PROJECT

Dr Tim Corney PhD is an Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Education at Victoria University, a Senior Fellow in the Youth Research Centre at The University of Melbourne and a former Dean of Queen’s College. He is a Fellow of the John Cain Foundation, a Director of Youth Development Australia and consults to the Commonwealth of Nations Youth Development Program. Tim has worked in face-to-face welfare provision and senior management, and as an adviser on youth affairs

to governments and peak bodies across Australia and internationally. He has managed over $5.5 million in government funded health promotion and harm prevention interventions and research. Current research is focused on alcohol harm prevention in residential colleges and halls, sponsored by University Colleges Australia and the Victorian Government health promotion foundation – Vic Health.

KATY CUTHBERT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Katy Cuthbert is the Deputy Director of the University of Sydney’s International House, a vibrant residential college with a particular focus on developing international understanding. Katy’s role encompasses resident safety, well-being and development. She holds a Master of Teaching and a Master of Arts (TESOL) and ensures that students are given the tools to thrive, including emotional resilience, self-reliance and cross-cultural competence.

Educated in Australia, the UK, Denmark, the USA and South Africa, Katy has a strong background in government scholarships and outreach, having managed the AusAid program at the University of Sydney for a number of years.

A life-long learner, Katy is currently enrolled in a Diploma of Language (Chinese Studies) at the University of Sydney. Katy is a board member of the Sydney University Soccer Football Club and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK).

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DONNA DAVIES, DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, JANET CLARKE HALL, THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Donna is Director of Studies at Janet Clarke Hall and is currently undertaking a Doctor of Education at the University of Melbourne. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Science and has held a range of senior positions in the secondary school sector. Donna has lectured at RMIT and Monash Universities and Strode College in the United Kingdom. She has residential experience in boarding schools, including the Millfield School, the largest co-educational boarding school in the United Kingdom. Donna also works for the International Baccalaureate Organisation as a reviewer and author of the Sports and Exercise Health Science international curriculum.

SOPHIE DAVIDSON, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

Sophie is Development Director at WWF-Australia where she is responsible for the organisation’s most generous supporters and oversees the major gift and bequest programs. Sophie specialises in fundraising and philanthropy, with particular expertise in major gifts, and works to ensure donors achieve sustainable impact as well as a true sense of partnership through their collaboration. She has worked in the not for profit sector in the US and Australia for more than 20 years – in conservation, education, social justice and the arts. Her efforts have seen more than $100 million delivered to a variety of causes.

Most recently Sophie served as Deputy Director Advancement at the University of Tasmania where she implemented best-practice fundraising, alumni relations and

community engagement. Sophie also previously designed and initiated a $10 million campaign to support Indigenous culture and country in remote West Arnhem Land and wrote the national engagement strategy to secure philanthropic revenue of $10 million per annum for Greening Australia.

Sophie is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia national Board of Directors and assists Australian Indigenous organisations on a pro bono basis.

DR JACK FRAWLEY, NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE - CO-AUTHOR OF THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING: EVALUATING THE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES OF RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAMS (NOT PRESENTING)

Jack Frawley has a national profile as a researcher and writer in the areas of leadership, intercultural studies, multi-lingual education and program evaluation evidenced by his involvement in significant research and professional projects, book chapters, refereed articles and other publications. He has presented at several national and international conferences and continues to publish on, and participate in, intercultural-related research projects, professional programs and consultancies. Jack holds adjunct appointments at the University of Canberra and the Batchelor Institute.

ANDY GOURLEY, FOUNDER & CEO, RED FROGS AUSTRALIA

Andrew Gourley is the Founder and CEO of Red Frogs Australia Chaplaincy Network, a support program for young people 15-25 years which began in 1997. Andy recognized that the culture of young people was dominated by alcohol and that excessive consumption of

alcohol and other substances can lead to dangerous and life altering behaviours. Therefore, Red Frogs’ mission is to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather, educate young people on safe partying behaviours, and promote and provide non-alcoholic and/or diversionary activities that engage young people in their environments.

Red Frogs is now the largest support network in Australia for schoolies, festivals and universities’ students. Currently the Red Frog Chaplaincy program coordinates over 4000 volunteers to run its programs. Andy has developed the Red Frog program internationally and now Froggers can be found in Canada, UK, South Africa, New Zealand, and Poland.

BARBARA GREEN, PRESIDENT OF UCA

Barbara is well known to UCA having been a member since her appointment as Principal of St Hilda’s College, The University of Melbourne, in 2000 to her retirement at the end of 2017. Additionally, Barbara has been a member of the AHAUCHI/UCA Executive, as Vice-President in 2008-2010, President 2010-2012 and member of the Executive Committee until 2017. She has also been a member of the International Advisory Committee for Collegiate Way International since its formation in 2014. Barbara is currently President of UCA.

Barbara’s college leadership experience extends beyond that of Principal as she was a resident of the college, a resident tutor, President of the college alumni association and, for 15 years, a member of the St Hilda’s College Council becoming Council Chair from 1989 to 1995. Through her support of UCA members as an

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Executive Committee member and her leadership in the Melbourne Chapter, Barbara has promoted and represented the value of collegiate life.

ASHLEY GURNEY, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ALCOHOL & DRUG EDUCATION SPECIALISTS (ADES)

Ashley Gurney is the Founder and Managing Director of Alcohol & Drug Education Specialists (ADES) formally AlcoCups. With more than 18 years’ experience in the Alcohol and Drug sector, Ashley founded ADES in 2010 with the aim of increasing public knowledge of alcohol and drugs to reduce harms and risks. Ashley has a Bachelor Degree in Behavioural Neuroscience, a Diploma of Alcohol & Other Drugs Work, Diploma of Mental Health & Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Ashley previously worked for the Salvation Army as a 24/7 alcohol & drug youth outreach worker for four years on the streets of Melbourne and country Victoria. Prior to this role Ashley designed and managed nightclubs in Melbourne and London (UK) for five years.

LOUISE HALLO, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE LIFE, EMMANUEL COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Louise joined Emmanuel College in 2018 following 15 years specialising in adolescent and young adult health and wellbeing in not-for-profit and hospital settings, including Red Kite, the Australian cancer charity that supports children and young people; the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital; and King’s College Hospital in London. She undertook her Bachelor of Social Work degree at The University of Queensland, while residing at

Duchesne College, and received her postgraduate qualifications from The University of Melbourne. In 2019 she was appointed to the board of the Asia-Pacific Student Accommodation Association. Louise’s strong appreciation of what college life offers and the wonderful community it creates is invaluable in her work with and support for the students of Emmanuel.

DR RENEE HAMILTON, POLICY DIRECTOR – SAFETY & WELLBEING, UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA

Renee is the Director of Safety and Wellbeing in Universities Australia, the peak body for the higher education sector. She is the policy lead on the sector-wide Respect. Now. Always initiative that aims to address sexual assault and sexual harassment in universities. Prior to her role in Universities Australia, she worked on gender equality policy for the Commonwealth Government, including the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children. Renee’s academic and professional background is in psychology and she has worked with at-risk children, young people and families.

JASMINE HOGG, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF REPUTATIONAL RISK, APOLLO COMMUNICATIONS

Jasmine has 20 years’ experience as a media and communications adviser in Australia, the UK and Canada. She has directed strategic communications programs for large listed companies and small private firms facing intense scrutiny or during periods of major regulatory reform. She specialises in working with Boards and senior executives on identifying reputation risks and developing strategies to protect them from public and private attack.

DR BRENDA HOLT, PRINCIPAL, ST HILDA’S COLLEGE, THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Dr Brenda Holt commenced as the Principal of St Hilda’s College in January 2018, her 20th year in Residential Colleges. Originally from a small town in Central Texas, Brenda has been a happy migrant to Australia since 1989. Brenda has been an English teacher, a counsellor, an academic advisor, a senior administrator, and a Head of College. Her favourite part of her work is being a part of students’ lives and experiencing their transformation while they are at College. An educator for 30 years, Brenda is a believer in young people, in the transforming power of a healthy community and in the future she knows will be ably led by her students and those like them.

DR BRADLEY KUNDA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Bradley is the lead author of The Proof is in the pudding: evaluating the learning and development outcomes of residence life programs. He maintains an interdisciplinary portfolio career as a classical musician, researcher and student development professional. His expertise is in performance, composition, research, leadership studies, student life, and higher education program design.

Bradley is the Assistant Director and Residential Life Officer at International House, The University of Sydney, where he convenes a diverse living-learning program for 200 Australian and international students.

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musicians. Bradley manages the Global Leadership Program at International House and has published on this program in the Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Support Services Association (October 2016). He presented his paper, “Engendering systemic and cultural leadership practices in residential college communities” at the 2016 Collegiate Way International Conference in Canberra.

Bradley is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and an Associate Artist of the Australian Music Centre, which publishes his original creative works.

HARRIET MACTIER, SENIOR STUDENT, THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Harriet is in her third year of a combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Neuroscience and Finance. She is also in her third year at the Womens’ College and currently holds the position of Senior Student. As part of this role, she is chair of the student leadership team, an ex-officio member of the college council and responsible for the planning and management of all students’ club activities.”

DR ARETI METUAMATE, DEAN, ST MARK’S COLLEGE, ADELAIDE AND BOARD MEMBER, APSAA

Areti commenced as Dean of St Mark’s College in early 2019. His previous roles include Deputy Master of St Albert’s College within the University of New England, Deputy Head of Toad Hall at the Australian National University, Executive Officer to the Director General of Education in Canberra, and roles in the Ministry of Justice and Parliament of New Zealand.

Dr Metuamate is a board member of the Asia-Pacific Student Accommodation Association and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and is a former member of the Council of the Australian National University.

TOM MITCHELL, HEAD OF COLLEGE, ST THOMAS MORE COLLEGE, WEST AUSTRALIA

Tom has been a committed educator for 30 years. He held several leadership roles in various schools and was the Deputy Head of Iona College, Brisbane for six years before moving into the university colleges at The University of Western Australia. Tom was Deputy Head at Trinity (UWA) for five years before taking over as Head of St Thomas More College (UWA) in January 2013. He has overseen the growth of St Thomas More College from 150 to 400 students in recent years and vows never to do it again! His graduate studies in educational leadership sparked a journey to seek ways to enhance the personal awareness and growth of young adults as a precursor for outstanding leadership in their private and professional lives.

DR ALASDAIR MURRIE-WEST, PRINCIPAL, DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Alasdair has many years’ experience in university student residences in both Australia and Aotearoa NZ and followed previous careers in business and in the community service sectors. He has been Principal of Dunmore Lang College at Macquarie University since 2013.

Alasdair is a strong advocate for building inclusive and respectful college communities and uses his experience as a student resident, RA and Head of College to engage students in developing the

integrated support programmes and networks to create these.

This also drives his commitment to developing opportunities for students and staff to engage in conversations and practical actions that build understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledges, cultures and histories. The work of staff and students at Dunmore Lang College in building a shared bicultural partnership through a range of initiatives and programmes was recognised last year with the APSAA Excellence in Student Experience award.

EMMA PARKER | RESIDENT DIRECTOR, SHALOM COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Having worked with young people in numerous guises over the past decade, Emma happily finds herself living and working at Shalom College, UNSW. In her Resident Director role, she manages the College’s wellbeing and academic supports and works closely with student leaders to nurture the personal, inclusive, and academic-minded community. Emma also works closely with Shalom’s 31 Indigenous students, as her role is supported by the Shalom Gamarada Indigenous Residential Scholarship Program. She will have completed two years at Shalom at the start of next year.

Previously, Emma has lived and worked at Queen’s College, University of Melbourne as a Residential Tutor, and she went on to do further work in admissions, recruitment, and research for the college. She has also tutored at Trinity College and Janet Clarke Hall. Emma also worked at Trinity College as a Mentor and Program Coordinator for its Young Leaders Programs. She herself lived on campus for three years while

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studying a Bachelor of Arts at Occidental College in the United States.

Having also completed a Masters of Development Studies, Emma has also worked on youth empowerment and education initiatives for non-profit organisations in Australia, India, and Timor-Leste. Overall she has lived in in 9 countries, though for the moment, she and her husband are proud to call Shalom College their home.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR BILL PEIRSON, MASTER, NEW COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES AND UCA COMMITTEE MEMBER

Bill is the Master & Chief Executive Officer of New College. His role involves the overall management of New College and New College Village. He is also the Director of The Centre for Christian Apologetics, Scholarship and Education (CASE), which is a Ministry of New College. Bill was formerly the Director of UNSW’s Water Research Laboratory at the Manly Campus and he continues to supervise and conduct research.

SAMITHA RAMANAYAKE, HEAD OF RESIDENCE, WRIGHT HALL, THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Sammie is Head of Residence at Wright Hall, a philanthropic donation by Drs Graham and Louise Tuckwell, housing 428 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Sammie was previously Deputy Head of Fenner Hall in its original chapter from 2011 to 2018. Coming from Sri Lanka, Sammie completed his undergraduate and honors degree in Bio Technology at ANU whilst actively engaging in student residence life and coordinating the instigation of Griffin Hall, the first non-residential Hall in Australia which is now in its ninth year.

SALLY RENOUF, PRINCIPAL, BURGMANN COLLEGE, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Sally came to ANU and Burgmann College in the autumn of 2010 at the commencement of her Juris Doctor. Sally was the Deputy Principal for two and a half years, having completed a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Politics at Monash University majoring in French and Japanese, before taking on the role of Principal in 2016. With a view to educating the whole person, Sally strives to provide a challenging tolerant and supportive environment that fosters confidence, responsibility, self-discipline and integrity.

Sally completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2016 which saw her admission to the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory as solicitor.

JOANNA ROSEWELL, PRINCIPAL, JANE FRANKLIN HALL, THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA AND SECRETARY OF UCA

Joanna is the Principal of Jane Franklin Hall, University of Tasmania. After a career teaching, managing and teacher training in the international student and adult learning sectors, she returned to study to complete a Masters in Journalism, Media and Communications with a focus on public relations. These studies led to her second career working in marketing, business development and communications with disability organisations. A former Jane resident herself, Joanna re-engaged with the College in 2012, co-organising a reunion for over 200 former Jane residents. From there, she was elected a member of the College Council, a role which morphed into her third career of

Principal. Joanna absolutely loves her job, believing that Colleges are communities which genuinely support young adults at a critical – and often confusing – life stage.

MR MARK SAMPSON, PRINCIPAL, UNIVERSITY HALL, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND TREASURER OF UCA

Mark became Principal of University Hall in 2017 having taught for over 30 years in secondary education at schools across Australia including Canberra, Toowoomba and the Barossa Valley in roles including Subject Master of Physical Education, Head of Sport and Housemaster. Most recently moving to Perth in 2002 he worked in senior leadership roles including Deputy Head at Aquinas College and Head of Senior School at Wesley College.

ZEPHAN THAMBAR, STUDENT CLUB PRESIDENT, NEW COLLEGE UNSW

Zephan is a second year student at New College, currently in the position of President on the New College Student Association. He is undergoing a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Systems with majors in Marketing and Real estate. Zephan has enjoyed receiving various training opportunities at New College, as well as being involved in student leadership, and the organisation of student events.

DR IAN WALKER, HEAD OF TOAD HALL, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND UCA COMMITTEE MEMBER

Ian has been Head of Toad Hall, a mainly postgraduate and international residence at the Australian National University, since 2010. From 2011 to 2014 he was also Head of Ursula Hall.

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He was previously Principal of The Kensington Colleges and Dean of New College at UNSW, where he completed a PhD in the history of Australian universities and the establishment of residences, especially denominational colleges. Before moving to the university sector in 1994, Ian worked in both state and independent secondary schools, including in Special Education and as Counsellor and Careers Master at Sydney Grammar School.

Ian is a Visitor in the School of History at ANU and has been an Honorary Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. He is a member of the Council of St Mark’s National Theological Centre in Canberra, and previously chaired the Council of St Catherine’s School, Sydney. He is a graduate of Sydney and Macquarie universities and is a past President of the UNSW Alumni Association. Ian was President of UCA 2014-2016 and convened the second Collegiate Way International Conference held at ANU in 2016. Ian is Convenor of the newly established UCA Graduate Residences Network which recently held its first meeting at ANU. Ian has also actively mentored many new members of UCA.

DR HESTER WILSON, VICE PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE LIFE, ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Apart from her positions as Vice Principal & Director of College Life, Hester is a medical practitioner with training and an interest in the management of drugs and alcohol, mental health issues and physical health with a particular focus on primary care. A Fellow of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine within the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) and a Fellow

of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), with a Masters in Mental Health, she is also member of the National Faculty of Specific Interest in Addiction within the RACGP and is keen to work on creating policy and training to support GPs and patients to achieve better health outcomes and change their lives for the better. Hester is currently a PhD Candidate at UNSW Sydney Research Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity and also works in general practice and as a staff specialist in addiction in the public health system and at the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Kings Cross.

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