The Faculty Service Agreement (FSA) process links Faculty Learning and Teaching priorities with staff expertise from the Centre for Educational Development, Innovation and Recognition (CEDiR), the Centre for Academic Systems and Resources (CASR) and Learning, Innovation, Facilities and Technology (LIFT). Examples of the types of projects which can be undertaken include, but are not limited to, assistance for eTeaching, blended and multi-location teaching including assessment or subject / curriculum redesign; video and audio production; animation; graphic design; web design; database development and staff development.

Although the priority in 2012 will be those FSA's which aim to support staff in the implementation of sound pedagogical approaches utilising the new Learning Management system (eLearning system), there is also scope for projects involving production, including animation, database development and video production to be undertaken as part of the FSA process.

FSA PROCESS

A call for expression of interest will be emailed to staff towards the end of each year, for nomination of projects for development during the following year. If you would like to apply for a FSA outside of this time frame, please contact either Chris Brewer (chris_brewer@uow.edu.au) or Paula McGregor (paula_mcgregor@uow.edu.au) to discuss your idea so that we can determine if we have the resources available to be able to commence  your project. The table below details the process

Expressions of Interest for support during 2012 are required to be submitted prior to 5pm, 21st October 2011.

 

1. Idea	Identify a learning and teaching issue/problem that requires a solution, or an innovative eLearning idea for development, then discuss the issue or idea with a Learning Designer.  Click here for a guide to help you develop your FSA ideas before submitting your expression of interest.
2. Review	T&L plan Review the Faculty Learning and Teaching plan to find out if the project idea would meet the Faculties priorities.
3. Faculty approval	Discuss the project idea with Faculty and/or Learning Designer and seek FSA approval from your Dean/department head or other delegated authority then complete and submit a Faculty Service Agreement, Expression of Interest Online Application Form , identifying the project ideas.
4. Submit application	Submit the online application and it will be forwarded to the Dean or delegated authority for formal approval.  While completing the expression of interest you will be asked to include the type of work required (eg learning design, web development, animations, videos, etc), and whether you will require resource development. You will also be asked to outline how the project relates to the teaching and learning priorities of your faculty.
5. Approval & scoping	If accepted as a potential FSA, a Learning Designer will meet with the academic to scope the project; this identifies project framework and production requirements.
6. Production queue	The project is prioritised according to UOW priorities and placed in a project queue. Once resources are available the applicant will be notified and development will commence.
7. Evaluate	Where appropriate, the project is to be evaluated. Learning Design staff will be able to assist you with this.

 

EXPENSES

Staff from the Centre for Educational Development, Innovation and Recognition (CEDiR), the Centre for Academic Systems and Resources (CASR) and Learning Innovation, Facilities and Technology (LIFT) work on your project at no cost, however consumables such as colour printouts, video/dvd stock and all costs associated with off-campus travel are chargeable to the Faculty/Unit. If you require more information regarding charges, and a copy of the charging policy, please contact the Production Coordinator Paula McGregor (email paulamc@uow.edu.au ), phone (02) 42215434.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be either University of Wollongong Academic or General staff.

In addition to applicant eligibility, FSA projects must: 

•  have a clear project owner (main applicant) who is responsible for progress, deployment and maintenance after the FSA period is ended 
•  fit with the overall aim of FSA to improve teaching and learning outcomes in Faculties in line each Faculty's teaching and learning priorities 
•  have a concrete teaching and learning outcome ie use in the teaching of at least one UOW program, or be a resource to support university-wide teaching and learning priorities.

Note: Any dispute over eligibility will be resolved by the Head of the Centre for Education Development, Innovation and Recognition.

Substantial projects producing University-wide resources must provide additional information at the time of application regarding deployment plans eg website hosting, responsibility and cost of ongoing maintenance. Please contact the Production Coordinator, Paula McGregor , for assistance with this prior to applying, as we are keen to help.

Programs receiving funds from external sources such as contracts and grants are not eligible for free production in the same period.

Marketing related websites or projects designed to streamline administration of teaching are NOT developed under FSA. Other funding sources should be sought for these projects.

PROJECT OWNER COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT

A member of staff considering a FSA should think carefully about their availability for the development process, particularly their time and workload. They should expect to spend at least 1 hour per fortnight for meetings plus additional time for development of the teaching and learning environment, resources, evaluation and dissemination of project via publications if applicable.

Note: Any dispute over eligibility will be resolved by the Head of the Centre for Education Development, Innovation and Recognition.