Berwick academic wins award for research excellence
Monash Berwick lecturer and PhD Candidate, Pieter A Van Dijk (pictured right) was recently awarded the Vice-Chancellor's
commendation for doctoral thesis excellence in 2006.
The thesis, entitled, Emotional Labour in a Tourism-Based Context: An Evaluation of the Emotional Labour, Emotional Dissonance and Burnout Sequence, focused on the performance of emotional labour in a tourism-based context.
Emotional labour is a work-related demand that requires customer service personnel to portray an organisationally appropriate form of emotional display, such as smiling in the right places, regardless of how they might actually feel. Emotional labour has been suggested to be difficult at times for workers when faking their emotional display possibly resulting in employee burnout.
Research findings suggested that faking emotional display could have a negative impact on employees when associated with feelings of discomfort.
"On behalf of Monash University Berwick I would like to congratulate Pieter on this wonderful achievement," said Pro Vice-Chancellor and Academic Director Professor Phillip Steele. "Pieter's award will help to highlight the excellence of researchers at the Berwick campus."
Calling all final year Bus/Eco students
Gain valuable experience working in a field/discipline of your choice before you graduate. Previous program participants have secured permanent employment upon graduation.
You could too.
Find out more at the following information session:
Date: Thursday March 15, 2007
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Room 117, Level 1, Building 901
Please email David Allman, david.allman@buseco.monash.edu.au Community Projects Officer before March 14 if you are unable to attend the information session.
The DLU is there for you
Shae McGregor, Disability Liaison Officer welcomes students with a disability or long-term medical condition to contact the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) for information regarding academic help on offer. Shae is available on Monday mornings at the Berwick campus.
The DLU provides a range of services including note-taking, alternative arrangements for assessment, staff liaison and material in alternative formats. To be eligible for services students must provide medical documentation from a relevant qualified professional who has experience in the particular field of disability or health.
For further information go to http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/disability-liaison/ or contact the DLU on
(03) 9905 5704, email: dlu@adm.monash.edu.au
U3A join the Monash Berwick community
The University of the Third Age has joined the Monash Berwick community by running some of their classes on campus throughout 2007.
U3A students will be able to attend Lifedrawing classes (pictured above) on Fridays and may run some other classes later in the year.
The staff and students at Monash Berwick are delighted to share the campus with members of the community who consider learning a priority at any age.
International Big Day Out a blast
As part of the recent O Week festivities over 300 International students, including 30 of our newest Berwick students, travelled on a convoy of buses to some of Victoria’s most picturesque coastal spots.
After taking in the sights of Arthur’s Seat and Sorrento, the group boarded the ferry to Queenscliff for lunch. A stroll along the Geelong foreshore was followed by a dinner and bush dance at the Caulfield campus.
“We all thoroughly enjoyed this trip around the bay and a chance to meet many of the newly enrolled International students,” said Campus Chaplain, Glenda Mattingley a guest on the trip.
The international Big Day Out was definitely a blast. Check the Berwick International Students Association for more information on other events for international students at Berwick.
ISFP makes radio waves
Keen to promote the program to the Casey community and put the call out for volunteers, Campus Chaplain, Glenda Mattingley (left) and Campus Marketing Manager, Karen Petersen (right) were interviewed on Henry Grossek’s (middle) Viewpoints program.
The interview resulted in calls from prospective volunteers. Find out more about the ISFP.
Information night for prospective Business Economics students
Monash University Berwick Business and Education Group (MUBBEG) will host an information night for parents and prospective BusEco students outlining the services provided to students at Monash Berwick.
The information night will take place on:
Date: Thursday March 22nd, 2007
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Lecture theatre 133, level 1, building 901.
Please RSVP before March 16th by emailing david.allman@buseco.monash.edu.au or calling 9904 7081.
MUBS meet Tammy Lobato MP
At the invitation of the Monash Union of Berwick Students (MUBS), Tammy Lobato MP, the local member for Gembrook, visited the campus recently to chat with students and staff (pictured above).
Tammy discussed her own experiences as a university student working towards a B.A. (Community Development) and how she balances her role representing the very diverse needs of a large electorate with the demands of being a mother.
Students and staff are extremely grateful to Ms Lobato for taking the time visit Monash Berwick.
Previous issues of Berwick Campus News available here