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Ambulance paramedics make training historyFourteen Victorian Ambulance Paramedics from Metropolitan Ambulance Service (MAS) and Rural Ambulance Victoria (RAV) made history recently when they graduate with a Bachelor of Paramedic Studies from Monash University. This was the first time that ambulance paramedics had been recognised with a degree qualification from Monash University, and they are also the first to graduate from a Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences in an Australian University. The graduates completed their degree studies at the Centre for Ambulance & Paramedic Studies at Monash’s Peninsula campus. Centre director Associate Professor Frank Archer explained that all the graduates were experienced MICA Paramedics who had received credit from studies they had previously undertaken at the former Ambulance Officers’ Training Centre (AOTC) – the state’s training body until 1999. "All of the graduating students completed their earlier training with the AOTC up until 1999, when Monash took over the responsibility for training," he explained. "The Committee of Management and staff of the former AOTC, together with the current staff of MUCAPS and of the Ambulance Services are very proud of this milestone in ambulance paramedic education." "The graduates are already qualified MICA Paramedics and this qualification recognises the increasing level of responsibility and demand placed on these health professionals." As well as the degree graduates, the Centre had 43 Diploma of Ambulance Paramedic Studies students and 14 Advanced Diploma of MICA Paramedic Studies students graduating at the ceremony. Congratulations to Ross Breadon, William Briggs, Peter Calnan, , Brian Fallows, Scott Fyfe, Gareth Graham, Stephen Mulligan, Kevin Rogers, Anthony Walker and Edward Watkins as well as MUCAPS staff members Mark Chilton and Andrea Wyatt who also received their degrees.
Colin Wolfe - profileThe role of the president can be fraught whether it’s the president of the United States or the local footy club. But current president of the Peninsula Campus Student Organisation, Colin Wolfe, says it is a very rewarding experience. Colin, who is studying Arts/Education at Peninsula, climbed the organisational ladder to the presidential 'suite'. "I started off as a ‘general grunt’ in activities, then was activities chair for a year before running for the presidency," he explained. As the first Peninsula-only president (prior to this year a president was elected for Caulfield and Peninsula campuses combined), Colin is also making history. "With the merger of all the service based components of the student organisations, each campus’s student organisation has elected its own student president," he explained. "While this is not unusual for most Monash campuses, Caulfield and Peninsula had the same president under MONSU until last year." Colin says that the change provides more autonomy for the Peninsula student body but also more responsibility. "There is always a risk that being one of the smaller campuses our views may not be sought on issues relevant to students so it is even more important to take an active role in student and university life." During his term as president Colin hopes to develop a more proactive promotion strategy for the student organisation. "It is important that students know what we offer, utilise the services as well as tell us what they want. For instance, this year we plan to set up a clubs forum to help boost the number of active clubs on campus as well as provide an opportunity to share ideas and promote clubs. "We have also introduced an Education Committee this year, which has the role of focussing on issues that affect students while they are at university. Another project is to encourage greater communication between the campus’s local and international students." Of his course, Colin says he hasn’t always wanted to be a teacher, but he does believe he has some natural ability. "I really felt like I would make a good teacher as I’ve always been an ‘explainer’." However, due to the intensity and responsibility of the role, Colin has deferred his study for the year. "I felt that I couldn’t give my studies and my role as president the time they both deserved and I would prefer to do one thing well than two half heartedly."
Up, up and awayAn information session on travel procedures by the university’s preferred travel providers, American Express International Inc. and Kistend Travel Pty. Ltd will be held at Peninsula on Wednesday 2 May. Information will be provided on the following topics:
These sessions are beneficial to staff who frequently book travel as well as those who have the necessity to book travel from time to time. The sessions will run for about one hour and representatives from the three organisations will be available to answer all your questions. Sally Addison, University Travel Liaison Manager, will also be available to answer queries relating to internal travel policy and procedures. Door prizes have been donated by the travel providers. The session will be held on Wednesday 2 May at 11.30 am in the Conference Room (C1.02) Bookings are not required. For further information please contact the Travel Liaison Office on extn 56075. University ElectionsThe following elections for Academic Board are being held: AND Election of Members of the Academic Board by the Professors of the University For the full details of the elections including nomination dates, returning officers and voting arrangements, click on the relevant election above.
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