Student News | Issue 2, 2013

In ThIs Issue:

Welcome

New Staff

Harmony Celebration

College Worship

Congratulations!

Upcoming Events

Liberamenté

Key dates to remember!

Remember to make note of the following dates:

11 March Public Holiday

18 - 24 March Harmony Week

29 March - 1 April 2013 Easter

‘fREEly, WitH libERty’

WElCOME

Welcome (or welcome back!) to taborAdelaide for the commencement of 2013.

it’s great to have the buzz and vitality of students back around the College. A special welcome to our online student community – it is really important to us that all students, whether on campus or online feel part of our learning community.

i won’t bore you with statistics, but once again survey results have shown that tabor Adelaide provides a truly high quality learning community. in the 2012 Australasian

Survey of Student Engagement or AUSSE (pronounced Aussie!) tabor Adelaide outperformed other providers(most of which were universities) in most areas of the survey. these results reflect the commitment of students and staff (both academic and administrative staff) to work together to create and sustain a great higher education learning environment.

but we don’t want to rest on our laurels. Constructive feedback on ways to improve the quality of what we do is a vital part of really effective learning and teaching. So, whether you’re online or on campus we want to hear from you. is there something we can do better? Can we improve our facilities or procedures? We may not be able to follow through on every suggestion but we will listen. feedback can be provided through the online Quality improvement form at: taboradelaidequalityimprovement.hesk.com

Have a great semester!

Dr Don Owers AMPrincipal

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Mark Sorrell: Senior Lecturer Senior lecturer, Dr. Mark Sorrell joins School of Education in the areas of Maths, Science and Curriculum Studies.

Mark grew up and lived in South Australia undertaking Science and teaching qualifications in Adelaide. He completed a PhD in Mathematics (Mathematical Physics) in Edinburgh and returned to Australia and commenced work at the University of Melbourne. He has undertaken a variety of academic roles with great success.

teaching Maths and Science, Marks believes “education is important to change lives the right way in a fun, creative and enthusiastic environment... teaching at tabor Adelaide will allow me to express my passion in a respected, open and supportive community environment”.

With a genuine heart for teaching and teacher Education Mark will help you enjoy teaching and become a passionate teacher in your field.

if, Mark Sorrell is your lecturer – be ready to be inspired and teach the creative way!

New Staff

Saskia Davidson: Marketing & Communications Assistant

Saskia Davidson has joined the Marketing and Student Recruitment Department at tabor Adelaide as the ‘Marketing and Communications Assistant’. With a bachelors degree and extensive experience in Marketing and Communications through managing and promoting events across regional South Australia and career in radio, Saskia is delighted to have joined the tabor team.

through passion and dedication, Saskia is ready to take on tabor’s challenges. “it’s the diversity and daily challenges that i thrive on, and tabor Adelaide is a place i love and want to encourage people to join the tabor community “.

Saskia Davidson is looking forward to the new challenges ahead. Julie & Daniel Gardiner: Chaplains

Julie and Daniel Gardiner are here to help and support you! Graduating in bachelor of Ministry and now undertaking Masters in Ministry, Julie loves tabor and the tabor Community.

from this, Julie and Daniel have combined their passion to serve their Community with care. they will listen to your needs and help you work through life issues in a confidential and caring environment. Regardless of race, gender or cultural background they are committed to communicating the Christian faith in a hands-on, compassionate and meaningful way.

With a ministry and business background, Julie and Daniel can have a significant impact on the overall sense of well being. Students or Staff - have a chat to Julie and Daniel Gardiner in the Student Hub every lunchtime.

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Harmony Celebrations

Join with us to celebrate diversity and unity during Harmony Week at tabor!

the tabor harmony week celebrations will take place during the week of 18-24 March 2013. this coincides with National Harmony Day on the 21st of March. the celebration will feature various colourful cultural performances, displays, music, dance and games.

All students and staff are warmly invited to the activities. feel good about your community participation and celebrateinclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging!

Date: 18-24 March 2013location: tabor Hubtime: 12.00-2.00 every day live performances on tuesday, Wednesday & thursday

College Worship

God loves you and so do we!

Join tabor for Worship every thursday from 9:15am at the Chapel. Enjoy learning all aspects of faith within the supportive tabor Community.

Connect, Sing hymns and pray together.

When: every thursdaytime: 9:15amWhere: the tabor Chapel

Police Band

the South Australian Police band visited tabor Adelaide on friday March 1. the 35 piece concert band performed a free public event featuring tabor Adelaide’s music students.

With an outstanding crowd of all ages, tabor Adelaide’s Music students were delighted to perform many current and past popular hit songs.

A spectator said, “tabor Adelaide’s ...musicians in the band are multi-talented instrumentalists and singers” .

interested in Music? bachelor of Arts (Music) could be a degree for you. you too, may get the opportunity to perform with a world class band.

for more information on studying music at tabor Adelaide, please contact Ella Radke on 08 8373 8777.

Contact Us.tabor Adelaide, located in South Australia, is a multi denominational Christian Education Centre offering government accredited courses at tertiary level.

Newsletter Enquiries: liberamente@adelaide.tabor.edu.au General Enquiries: enquiry@adelaide.tabor.edu.aulibrary Enquiries: library@adelaide.tabor.edu.auStudent Services: studentservices@adelaide.tabor.edu.au

181 Goodwood Rd Millswood SA 5034 PO box 1777 Unley SA 5061tel. +61 8 8373 8777 fax. +61 8 8373 1766 www.taboradelaide.edu.au

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Tertiary education with a Christian perspective.

7 March - Prayer Service at the Chapel, tabor Adelaide12 March - Public lecture: Meg Hegarty ‘Spirituality & Palliative Care ‘14 March - Prayer Service at the Chapel, tabor Adelaide18 - 24 March - ‘Harmony Week’ at tabor Adelaide21 March - Prayer Service at the Chapel, tabor Adelaide22 March - book launch: Dimity Knight ‘Joined at the fingertips peoms about autism, family and surviving’28 March - Prayer Service at the Chapel, tabor Adelaide

for further information: please contact tAbOR ADElAiDE

Upcoming Events

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Ann ibrahim, Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Counselling Program has just had her research thesis accepted and she is now a Master of Counselling (Research). Well done Ann! this is a significant achievement for her personally but also an important step in the development of our Counselling program.

Ann’s research thesis was entitled, “Disenfranchised Grief and loss, identity loss, and identity Gaps for Returned Missionaries.” this was an important study on the struggles faced by missionaries after they have finished their overseas service; a struggle rarely recognised by local churches.

Congratulations!

Need a ‘Pick-me Up’?

Real Coffee can now be purchased from the tabor Hub on:

tuesday 9:30 - 10am & 12:30 - 1pmthursday 9:45 - 10:30am & 12:45 - 1:30pm

Purchase a fancy coffee - all funds raised supports tabor Hub.