University of Gloucestershire Excellence Awards

4 June 2009

The prizes

Tree-planting ceremony on 27 October 2009

Tulip Tree(Liriodendron tulipifera)

Smokebush (Cotinus coggyria)

LaburnumPhotographs by Gerry Archer, Estates, UoG

The field

Nearly 40 entries

3 panels of judges

NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Primary School Experience Partnership Team, Department of EducationJulie Hunt, Dave Godsell, Mandy Roberts Partnership with 300 schools from Gloucestershire to Madrid Library and Information Services team – OxstallsCarole Wrightson, Sue Turner, Allison Davis, Sandra Bradley, Pat Train, Alan Sparkes, Mark Jones, Richard Vallance, Pat Newcome, Lorna Mayo, Valerie Bagwell-Johnston, Alison Oliver, Jill Hancock, Karen Thompson, Laura Bradnock, Laura Smith, Lisa Seagrave, Marjorie BurlinsonHigh quality and approachable service to students

NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Sabina Fiebig , Business SchoolImproving the research student experience

Duncan Lean, Students’ UnionEnsuring the student voice is heard

Students’ Union Sports Office , Elaine Wegrzyn and Charley Cooney

High quality support for and promotion of sports teams and clubs

NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Andrea Collins , Social WorkAdding value to the experience of Social Work students

Carolyn Howe and James Garrod , Centre for Enterprise and InnovationBUG project (Business planning at the University of Gloucestershire)

Helpzones Park: Julie Wintle & Nicky BonPittville: Susana Franklyn, Nicole Warfield FCH: Nina Iffland, Anna Hay, Yolanda Megroff &

Luisa Jessup Oxstalls: Liz Rudge, Nikki Bowen & Fay ShawSystematic and positive impact on student experience

NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Student Recruitment Team – Open Days –Marketing Development and CommunicationsHigh quality visitor experience and development of Student Ambassadors

Christine Peers, Campus and Facilities, FCH and HardwickEnthusiastic sorting out of challenges and opportunities for students and the community

Richard Brice , Department of EducationBEd Fellows , securing retention of male trainee teachers

NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Victoria Warwick , Park Reception/Assignment roomQuality student, staff and visitor experience and work for Anthony Nolan trust

Trevor Collier, Oxstalls ContractorMaintaining the quality of the learning environment Department of Natural and Social Sciences Administration TeamPatricia Downes, Caroline Jean-Paul, Tila Simao, Sarah HaslettHigh quality of student-focussed support

Enhancing the Student ExperienceExcellence AwardHelpzones

Park: Julie Wintle & Nicky BonPittville: Susana Franklyn, Nicole Warfield & Yolanda

MegroffFCH: Nina Iffland, Anna Hay, Yolanda Megroff &

Luisa Jessup Oxstalls: Liz Rudge, Nikki Bowen & Fay Shaw

Systematic positive impact on student experienceCommendedDuncan Lean, Students’

UnionEnsuring the student

voice is heard

NOMINATIONS FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITYLandscape Architecture Team , Department of Natural and Social SciencesBrodie Mcallister, David Booth, Bill Burford, Bob Moore, Robin SnowdonVisionary embedding of education for sustainability in the curriculum Arran Stibbe, Department of HumanitiesEdible Garden project; conference on Soundings in Sustainability Literacy Cathy Green, International Development CentrePromoting sustainable practices, and mentoring students and staff in achieving them

NOMINATIONS FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY

Clive Fenton, ICT ServicesReducing energy costs through effective use of ICT Ian Pain, General Manager, Students’ UnionEstablishing the Students’ Union as a sustainable

organisation, with achievement of the Sound Impact Silver Standard Award

Promoting SustainabilityExcellence AwardIan Pain, General Manager, Students’

UnionEstablishing the Students’ Union as a

sustainable organisation, with achievement of the Sound Impact Silver Standard Award

CommendedLandscape Architecture Team , Department of Natural and Social

SciencesBrodie Mcallister, David Booth, Bill Burford, Bob Moore, Robin SnowdonVisionary embedding of education for sustainability in the curriculum

NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTAbigail Gardner, Joanne Garde-Hansen, Dave Dalby, Department of Media Production and Communications Community History Project on Kindertransport Alex Steele , Department of Natural and Social Sciences Business and community engagement , locally and internationally Andrew Lansley , Department of Communications and Media ProductionGlos-Tone-Beret and Wychwood Festival Continuing Professional Development Unit - Dept of EducationAmanda Pill, Ray Chatwin, Lou Watkins, Jo Sayce, Judith TravanaAccessibility of CPD for teachers in Gloucestershire

NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Joe Wilson, Department of Communications and Media ProductionWide range of contributions to music in the community

Mary Mahoney, Director, Higher Skills (Nexus) ProjectPromoting UoG’s regional role in employer engagement

Pat Sandiford and the Park Campus TeamPorters, cleaners, estates, catering, security, events, Students’ UnionContribution to conference organisation

NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Steve Draper and Chris Potter , Sport and ExerciseClem Burke Drumming Project Sue Mills and Joy Ford, Sport Placement UnitPlacements in schools, clubs and social enterprises Sue Shorrock Department of EducationFinlay Community School Partnership Project

Public Engagement

Excellence AwardAbigail Gardner, Joanne Garde-

Hansen, Dave Dalby, Department of Media Production and Communications

Community History Project on Kindertransport

CommendedMary Mahoney, Director, Higher Skills (Nexus) ProjectPromoting UoG’s regional role in employer engagement