Rate My Professor Sonya Stewart

Stewart's extensive experience in examinations administration highlights her ability to handle complex, time-sensitive scenarios. Drawing from her time as an exams officer, she has underscored the need for “fast, and sound, time-critical decisions that don’t impact on other students,” especially for unpredictable incidents. A notable case involved coordinating an exam for a postgraduate medical student aboard a cruise ship, securing supervision and courier services across ports within 24 hours. Under her oversight, alternative exam arrangements coordinated with the Disability Information and Support team increased from approximately 1,000 in semester two 2015 to 2,900 in a subsequent semester. In recognition of her exceptional support and guidance to staff and students, she received an Appreciation Award noted in the 2018 Disability Information & Support Newsletter. Professionally, Stewart has shared expertise at the Examinations Network Conference 2019 alongside colleagues on a computer-based exams pilot and is scheduled to present at the ATEM 2024 conference on building a purpose-driven culture. Her contributions have enhanced student support, exam integrity, and administrative efficiency in the Health Sciences Division.