The School of Business Advisory Board was established in 2002 under the initiative
of Professor Julian Lowe, Head, School of Business.
Purpose of the Advisory Board:
- To act as a sounding board for the School
- To be a link between the business academy and the business community
- To be a network to assist with linkages outside the University
- As an ideas generator for potential new projects
The School of Business had made major strides forward over the previous 3 years, specifically:
- Increased income by 75%
- Established an active cohort of research students
- Made significant improvements to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, creating a significant impact on
demand and quality of intake.
- Established successful programs in China, Hong Kong and Malaysia
- Developed an entrepreneurial culture across a range of areas
- Established a focused research centre – CRIC – The Centre for Regional Innovation and Competitiveness
Whilst the school was pleased with this progress, it wanted to maintain the momentum. It was suggested an advisory
board, which might meet 3-4 times per year, would help, particularly in the development of future strategy.
The aim was to develop the School’s national and international reputation significantly over the next 5 years (2002 – 2007).
Topics for discussion and action at meetings have included:
- Expectations of School of Business from an employer’s perspective
- How reputation is gained and sustained in higher education
- Graduate characteristics
- Evaluation of data on enrolments in School programs
- The Regional Business Monitor
- Entrepreneurship in programs issues – opportunities for young Artisans; Family business
& succession; Integration of Entrepreneurship throughout the programs; new entrepreneurship course
- New grants
- International Programs and China
- School budget, enrolments, course modifications, School programs
- New Management Consulting Package
- 2005 School Review
- 2005 Reviews of Undergraduate & Postgraduate courses
Membership
Members of the School of Business Advisory Board are selected from a broad cross section of the business community.
The table below indicates current membership.
| Dr David Haymes (Chair) |
Haymes Paint |
| Mr Graham Wilkie |
Natures Cargo |
| Ms Gerrie Carr-McFie |
Central Highlands Area Consultative Committee |
| Mr Wayne Heddrick |
Corporate and Institutional Banking, ANZ |
| Dr Robyn White |
State Revenue Office |
| Professor Andy Smith |
School of Business |
For further information regarding the Advisory Board, please contact the PA to the Head of School, Ms Melanie Hose:
Email: m.hose@ballarat.edu.au
Tel: 03 5327 9400
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