Advisory group, chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), decides on which projects are to be supported.
Budget of $11,000 allocated for half time release from teaching for one academic for one session and other project expenses, or as otherwise negotiated with facilitator.
Note: All funds must be expended within the agreed timeframe or returned to DVC (A or I).
The project should address a need for teaching improvement from the faculty strategic plan related to improving assessment practices. The project plan, including budget allocation, must address the criteria in the application form.
Essential criteria
The scholar should demonstrate:
A capacity for leadership development in the area of teaching and learning;
A desire to engage with a distributed leadership model and to work collaboratively across faculties;
Knowledge and understanding of learning theories and processes, and evaluation processes;
Knowledge of available and emerging teaching and learning methods and practice;
Proven record of achievement in educational design, teaching media, educational technology and /or curriculum development; and
Knowledge of university structures and decision making procedures.
Overview of Scholar's tasks
Lead a faculty based initiative in an aspect of change management within the faculty /school with a staff development focus e.g. aligning assessment tasks with UOW new graduate qualities;
Create a plan of action to address the issue in consultation with CEDIR coordinator and project team;
Attend a leadership retreat in an off-campus location;
Meet regularly with a key member of the University executive for coaching/mentoring;
Collaborate regularly with other scholars at UOW;
Collect and prepare resources related to the project identified;
Participate in evaluation processes throughout the project;
Participate in institutional networks and support activities;
Provide leadership for planning and developing an institutional roundtable to share the outcomes of the project;
Participate in a mentoring partnership with a previous scholar; and
Disseminate through conference papers/ journal articles before the end of 2010.
