INSTITUTE OF KOORIE EDUCATIONBIHAR (Messenger)

Issue 04

IMPORTANT DATESTrimester 2 begins: 14 JulyDUSA Trivia Night 17 July Census date: 15 August

MID-YEAR INTAKE APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN!

COURSES OFFERED THROUGH THE INSTITUTE

Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Creative Arts (Visu-al Arts)Bachelor of LawBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Social WorkBachelor of EducationBachelor of Early Childhood EducationGrad. Diploma of Natural and Cultural Resource Management Masters of TeachingMasters of EducationMasters of Public Health Higher Degrees by Research

CONTACT USEmail: ike@deakin.edu.au Phone: +61 (03) 522 72538 or FREE

deakin.edu.au/ikeDeakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Welcome to Trimester 2 2014!The Institute of Koorie Education has welcomed an increased number of commencing and continuing students into Trimester 2. On Monday the 14th students were greeted with an Orientation program that included Aboriginal dancers and a BBQ to celebrate NAIDOC week here at Deakin Waurn Ponds Campus. During the next three weeks students will be attending their inten-sive study classes as well discovering all about uni life at Deakin University. We would like to welcome back all of our continuing students and a very big welcome to our commencing students in Trimester 2!

The Institute Farewells Staff Trimester 2 has seen the departure of three members of the Bachelor of Arts team. Alison Haggar, Steven Smith and Luke Walker have all moved on to pursue new avenues in their lives. Over the years they have all contributed to the educational experiences of a great many students at the Institute and their experience, enthusiasm and dedication will be greatly missed.Alison Haggar was with the Institute for 26 years and had a hands on role in the education of nearly all its students, whether it be through direct teaching in her much loved literature units or in the general running of the Institute and her pivotal role in the graduation process. Steven Smith was our Drama lecturer and his dedication saw many excellent performances from the students under his guidance. Steven’s work at the Institute often involved evenings and weekends in order to ensure the very best experience for and ultimate success of his students. He was an integral part of the Arts course team sharing administrative and mentoring duties on top of his teaching role. Luke Walker was a student at the Institute before he came to work as an Anthropology and Philosophy lecturer after he completed his studies. His interest in music saw him give many impromptu performances usually on the piano and we will miss the strains of his music echoing through the corridors. We wish Alison, Steven and Luke all the best in the future and we hope that they will call in and say hello whenever they have an opportunity. They are all keen to stay in touch and wish the Institute and its students every success in the future.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)Deakin’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) is one of the School of Education’s core teacher education programs, and focuses on initial professional studies in primary edu-cation for school leavers adn other entrants who do not already have a degree or diploma.

As a graduate of this course you will be quipped to teach young people the knowledge, skills, understandings and values to enable them to make sense of, and contribute to, the world now and in the future.

Course rulesThe Bachelor of Education (Primary) course has 32 credit points structure made up of 26 core and 6 elective units.

Career Opportunities Employment prospects are excellent in a wide range of educational settings, and in both public and private schools. You will be qualified for teaching throughout Australia.

For an application formVisit www.deakin.edu.au/ike

ContactLisa Bell lisa.bell@deakin.edu.auKate Chealuck kate.chealuckt@deakin.edu.auFamie Needham famie.needham@deakin.edu.auCandice McKenzie candice.mckenzie@deakin.edu.au

deakin.edu.au/ikeDeakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Deakin University’s first Elders and Respected Persons Council

A significant milestone for Deakin University and the Institute of Koorie Education has been the appointment of the first Elders and Respected Persons Council. Since the Institute’s establishment in 1985 the University has maintained strong ties to Elders and Respected persons. The Council will be responsible for advising, assisting and guiding the University and Institute on Aboriginal and Tor-res Strait Islander initiatives, community issues and mak-ing recommendations on Aboriginal tradition and culture.

Image: Elders and Respected Persons CouncilProfessor Chris Gray, Ralph Doole, Aunty Delsie Lillyst, Professor Jane den Hollander, Aunty Joan Vickery, Aunty Lyn McInnes, Wendy Anders, Aunty Kella Robinson, Mr. Terry Kildea, Aunty Janice Koolmartrie, Uncle Trevor

Edwards.

Visual Art Awards The Visual Arts team have been quite the achievers lately with Visual Arts lecturer Jenny Murray Jones and students’ Patrice Mahony, Georgia Maguire and Deanne Gilson being pre-selected for the 2014 Victo-rian Indigenous Art Awards to be announced August 23 at the Ballarat Art Gallary. Graduate student from the Visual Arts program Jandamarra (Tim) Cadd has also been pre-selected for the Archibald Prize at the Gal-lery of New South Wales. We wish all Institute entrants good luck for their awards!

Deakin is a smoke-free environment, clean air for all!The University became a smoke-free environment at the start of trimester 1 10th march 2014. This includes all Deakin property: all land, buildings, vehicles, facili-ties and other property owned or leased by or under the control of the University. This University policy has been implemented to create a healthy and safe envi-ronment for all Deakin students, staff and associates. All staff and students are required under the Code of Conduct and Student Charter to adhere to policy, breaches to policy will be dealt with appropriately. We are encouraging those smokers who wish to reduce or quit smoking through FREE campus support, avail-able to all staff and students. This support includes Free Quit education and Nicotine Replacement Therapy all available at your campus Medical Centre. Pledge your support for the move to Deakin’s Smoke-Free environment here!