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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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The Smith Family and CQUniversity celebrate student success 

Published on 18 February, 2009 

CQUniversity Chancellor Rennie Fritschy and Director of Development and Graduate Relations Suzi Blair attended the Smith Family Tertiary Awards Presentation in Brisbane, last Friday...

As part of CQUniversity's commitment to improving access and participation in higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, a partnership was formed in 2007 with The Smith Family to help support the Learning for Life Program that provides financially disadvantaged individuals and families with assistance at key transition points.

PhotoID:6822, The Smith Family CEO Elaine Henry, Chancellor Rennie Fritschy, Director of Development and Graduate Relations, Suzi Blair and Damian Foley- Qld General Manager, The Smith Family
The Smith Family CEO Elaine Henry, Chancellor Rennie Fritschy, Director of Development and Graduate Relations, Suzi Blair and Damian Foley- Qld General Manager, The Smith Family

The Tertiary Awards celebrate the achievements of these students who have continued their education to a tertiary level with the support of The Smith Family.

Statistics show that the proportion of students receiving support from the Smith Family and making the transition to tertiary studies has increased from 21% in 2005 to 47.5% in 2007.

"We congratulate each graduating student on embracing education to realise their dreams.

"Their stories continue to inspire and show that education really is the key to unlocking potential,"  said Chief Executive Officer of The Smith Family, Elaine Henry.