PASS achievements

Both the PASS student leaders and PASS program staff have been recognised nationally and internally for their contribution to student learning over the years.

National PASS Leader Awards

Since the implementation of the National PASS Awards, Western Sydney University regularly has a successful candidate in either Outstanding Senior Leader or New Leader Awards.

A small number of students are awarded each year across Australasia. Applicants are shortlisted by a panel of national judges and awarded by an international judge from the International Centre for Supplemental Instruction in the US.

• 2019 - Outstanding Senior Leader - Sahar Tabbouleh (Psychology)
• 2018 - Outstanding Senior Leader - Betty Nguyen (Law)
• 2017 - Outstanding New Leader - Joseph Pipicella (Science and Health)
• 2016 - Outstanding New Leader - Renée Berg (Science and Health)
• 2014 - Outstanding New Leader - Gloria Pino Escobar (Humanities)
• 2013 - Outstanding New Leader - Kylie Ellwood (Social Sciences)
• 2012 - Outstanding Senior Leader - Srishti Shresta (Social Sciences)
• 2011 - Outstanding Senior Leader - Neha Kullar (Economics)
• 2011 - Outstanding New Leader - Mark O'Toole (Humantities)
• 2009 - Outstanding Senior Leader - James Cowan (Economics)
• 2008 - Outstanding Leader - Husam Al Jabi (Law)

University, Government Grants and Awards

• 2018 – Western Sydney Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
• 2017 – APAC Blackboard Catalyst Award for Student Success (PASSOnline). Nominated for the Australian Financial Review, Higher Education Award.
• 2013 – Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) seed grant - Frances Williamson (to administer PASSwrite at Western Sydney University and University of Technology, Sydney)
• 2011 – ALTC Citation - Clare Power (former PASS coordinator)
• 2009 – VC Excellence Awards - Highly Commended for Excellence in Professional Service