NICK STONE
COVER STATEMENT
I’m interested in roles where I can make a meaningful, positive difference. I have over 30 years' broad ranging professional experience, including community, academic, public sector and organisational development.
I have strong interpersonal and communication skills and specialise in facilitating intercultural and interprofessional interactions.
I can bring creative ideas and big picture perspectives to the table. Please take a look through my CV site to find out more about what I have to offer - or get in touch to discuss how I can help you on your next challenge.
PERSONAL PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
RESEARCH FELLOW, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
2010 - 2014
My primary role was to evaluate major structural reform across the Faculty of Health Sciences. This included assessing and reporting on staff climate and culture, the impact of reforms on educational experiences of several thousand health profession students and informing policy development. I used mixed methods to collect and analyse a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data.
INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT LEADER
2012-2014
In response to a faculty review that highlighted the lack of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy, I led a number of initiatives to address this need. These included assessing Faculty readiness to engage with Indigenous content and students, development of the strategy and a new Open Educational Resource- Indigenous & Intercultural Health.
COORDINATING LECTURER, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
2007 - 2013
Department of Management (International Business)
Coordinated and taught
- Cross-Cultural Management
and
- Human Resource Development courses within the:
- Master of International Business,
- Master of Human Resource Management programs.
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SENIOR LECTURER IN HIGHER EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
2007 - 2009
Centre for the Study of Higher Education (Graduate School of Education)
- Coordinated and taught Graduate Certificate in University Management.
- Managed research into the benefits of international students in secondary education
- Managed original research and online resource development project: 'Developing Advanced Intercultural Teaching Expertise' (DAITE) for Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Economics and Commerce.
RESEARCH FELLOW & PROJECT MANAGER, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
2000-2007
Department of General Practice
Managed pilot project to develop and evaluate an interprofessional program for students of health professions. Established and sustained a state-wide network of health professionals and health care agencies to support clinical and community-based student placements. Designed and conducting related research to investigate factors affecting interprofessional education and practice.
LECTURER, CONSULTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
1999-2000
Centre for the Study of Higher Education
Led a range of academic development initiatives. Designed and developed new graduate student website including online discussion forum and refereed journal. Managed project to 'Internationalise the Student Learning Experience', edited related special issue of Journal of Studies in International Education.
STATE EDUCATION & TRAINING MANAGER, LIFE EDUCATION VICTORIA (LEV)
1997 - 1999
LEV is a non-profit, community-based charity providing drug and health education services. I managed about 40 dynamic Educators and 25 community committees across Victoria to provide services to 250,000 students and their communities
- Led curriculum policy, program and materials development, implementation and evaluation
- All aspects of personnel management. Developed inaugural performance management system.
- Instituted two nationally accredited VET programs
- Designed, facilitated and evaluated a range of professional development programs
PROJECT MANAGER, OFFICE OF TRAINING & FURTHER EDUCATION
1996-1997
Quality & Change Management Divison, Department of Education, Victoria
Managed major training & educational initiatives including multimedia programs, teacher training, research and policy projects on leading edge training technologies.
PROJECT MANAGER, BOARD OF STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VICTORIA
1994-1996
Co-managed development of the first English Curriculum & Standards Framework. Managed Key Competencies project including research, trialing assessment models & policy advice to state & federal governments. Led national consultation on ‘8th’ Key Competency- Cultural Understandings.
EDUCATION PROJECT COORDINATOR, NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES
1994
Selected for Teacher Release to Industry Program (TRIP). Design, development & delivery of intercultural education and professional development programs.
AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER INTERNATIONAL
1989
Community Development Work: Head of English Faculty, Avele College, Western Samoa.
TEACHER & FACULTY COORDINATOR
1987-1992
Orbost Secondary College- Taught Years 7 to 12 English, psychology, music. Coordinated sub-school, English faculty, school productions, community liaison and publications.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHD, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE (NOT YET COMPLETE)
2002-
I developed and validated an original intercultural competence assessment inventory. I worked with several hundred managers in multinational companies as well as thousands of students. It has been used by several universities in Australia and abroad. I estimate the PhD write up is about 80% complete. It was postponed due to a range of family commitments. I hope to complete when circumstances allow.
I completed Doctoral Coursework in Professional Development; Leadership; Assessing and Evaluating Educational Achievement; Measuring Student Performance; Research Methods
MASTER OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
1992-1994
Coursework Subjects & Topics
Adult Learning; Human Relationships Education; Language Acquisition; Research Methods; Developing Attitudes for Effective Cross-Cultural Skills; Teaching EFL to survivors of Trauma (The 'Killing Fields' of Cambodia); The Great Language Debate- Motivation in Learning Languages Other Than English; People Skills & Asia Literacy
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, MELBOURNE CAE (NOW UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE)
Majored in Pyschology, English and Music
1983-1986
CERTIFICATE IV IN WORKPLACE TRAINING (CAT. 2)
1997-1998
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADULT & WORKPLACE EDUCATION (DEAKIN UNIVERSITY)
1994
DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE WRITING
1991
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REFERENCES
Mr Stone is well read, well-qualified and experienced … his advice has been timely, concise and highly valued by myself and the Dean, Professor Catford. Mr Stone’s communication, analysis and strategic thinking skills are extremely good. I can recommend Mr Stone to you as a diligent, intelligent and highly skilled consultant or advisor.
Dr John Annison, Associate Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
"I worked with Nick on a number of complex projects at La Trobe University 2012 and 13. Nick is a principled, disciplined, diligent and thoughtful researcher and teacher. As someone open to ideas and reciprocal in nature, he is an important person to have in building collegial work environments. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Nick again in the future."
Leigh Blackall- Educational curriculum developer; research, teaching, assessment consultant; online media producer; project leader
"Nick is an insightful, thorough and empathic colleague who brings a wide range of knowledge and skills to the group. His personable manner and wry humour contribute to the workplace environment."