The 5th National PASS Forum

Exploring Excellence and Innovation in Peer Learning


Hosts

The University of Wollongong

 

The University of Melbourne

Dates

Wednesday 30th September 1:00pm – 5:00pm

 

Thursday 1st October 9:00am – 4:30pm

Location

Woodward Conference Centre

 

The University of Melbourne

Agenda

View Online Agenda


Registrations – click here for registration details

The 5th National PASS Forum will feature a series of engaging workshops facilitated by members of the PASS Community. The workshops will involve the practical applications of PASS, the dissemination of innovative ideas. Many will encourage collaboration between staff and students. Forum delegates will also be invited to participate in moderated panel discussions and poster presentations, while engaging with the key themes and issues in Peer Learning.

Poster Presentations – click here for poster presentation submission details

Accommodation – view some potential accommodation in Melbourne

Getting to the Forum – click here for directions and travel options

Sights and Attractions – a few things to see and do in Melbourne

PASS@UOW – a short video about the PASS Program at the University of Wollongong

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The 4th National PASS Forum

Leaders at the 4th National PASS Forum

The following key themes and issues will be addressed at the forum:

For Staff and Students

  • Innovative Leader Training
  • Marketing PASS and Increasing the Attendance
  • Retention and Professional Development of Leaders
  • Developing the PASS Culture at your Institution
  • Disseminating workshop ideas back to leaders and staff at your University

For Staff

  • PASS as an important FYE program
  • Generation Y and their engagement with Peer Learning

For Students

  • Innovative Top Notch Sessions
  • Your Employability: Marketing PASS in the Graduate Market
  • Self-Reflection and Professional Development

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2008 Innovative Top Notch Session

2008 Innovative Top Notch Session

The forum also incorporates the presentation ceremony for the Australasian PASS Leader Awards. These awards recognise the achievement of both new and senior leaders in excellence and contribution to student learning. For further information about the awards, or to nominate, please click here to visit the PASS Leader Awards page.

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2008 Peer Leader Award Recipients

4th National PASS Forum Leader Panel

Above all, the National PASS Forum is a networking event for all people who are interested in or involved with the PASS/SI program, or other forms of peer learning. The forum provides a great opportunity to meet fellow leaders and supervisors, share resources and ideas and learn from the vast wealth of knowledge and experience that will be present.

Last reviewed: 3 November, 2009