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2006 University Plan |
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Faculty of Science, Engineering & TechnologyREPUTATION| UTAS will strengthen its international reputation through enhanced performance, so that it is equal to one of the current Go8 universities. |
| | | 1 | Match Go8 profiles in key foundation disciplines and thematic areas, building student and staff numbers, course offerings and research activity in accordance with comprehensive enrolment and staffing plans. [Ex, G]
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| The Faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and research and will aim to match Go8 profiles in key discipline and thematic areas by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Continuing to promote the courses offered by the Faculty, particularly new courses in theme areas and other strategic areas with the aim of increasing student load. For example, the BMarSc, BAntStud, BEnvSc, BRegResMgmt and BE-MBA. | | Target: | Employment of Faculty Marketing Officer and other specialist course promoters. Production of high quality marketing materials.
Scheduled participation in Open Days, NSWk, School Visits and other activities. | | Outcome: | The Faculty Marketing Officer and others have undertaken extensive marketing activities throughout Tasmania and interstate and have attracted students into new and existing courses in the theme areas. Of particular note is the BRegResMgmt at the CCC which attracted a large number of 1st Year applications. |
| H1 | Faculty Office, HoS, All staff | C
$200k+, Fac Strat, T&L | 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Stimulating and maintaining a culture in which research, informed by national and international standards of performance and best practice and yielding output of genuine significance, is valued and rewarded by the Faculty. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning within the Faculty. For example, Faculty wide sponsored Teaching & Learning Seminars, Generic Attributes project etc. |
| H | Associate Dean, HoS | B
$3,500
Fac Strat | Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Ensuring that the staffing profile is continuously examined and developed to meet changing needs as reflected by changes in G8 universities (positions and establishment grants). |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$100k+, Fac Strat,
T&L | Ongoing | | 5 | |
| Facilitating maximal growth in RHD numbers with a view to matching G8 profiles on a per capita basis. For example, co-funding scholarships. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$50k+, School Research Budgets | Ongoing | | 6 | |
| Positioning the Faculty to maximise reputational and financial returns from the RQF and RQI exercises. | | Target: | Dean's visit to New Zealand (University of Canterbury and University of Otago). Analyse RQI data to determine best groupings. Discussions with each School/Institute to prepare staff for RQF and to develop best groupings. Appoint new staff in strategic areas. | | Outcome: | The Faculty has improved its research performance and is well positioned for the RQF once the Federal Government guidelines are announced. The Dean visited New Zealand and circulated a paper outlining strategies to all members of the Faculty Executive (including HoS and Research Institutes). The Faculty had the three top performing groups in the RQI and is in the process of filling seven strategic Level D/E positions to maximise University outcomes from the RQF. Five appointments have already been made. The Dean visited all Schools/Institutes and spoke to staff about ways of maximising RQF outcomes. |
| H1 | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$200k+, School Budgets | 12/2006 |
| | | 2 | Benchmark and improve performance to match Go8 and other exemplar university outcomes in research, teaching quality, entry standards, staff quality, internationalisation, strategic collaborations and financial indicators. [Ex, D]
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| The Faculty will improve performance to achieve Go8 outcomes on a per capita basis by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Recruiting staff with records that match G8 standards and developing teaching and research links with G8 institutions. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$100k+, Staff Profile | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Developing measures of research performance to enable meaningful comparisons with comparable faculties in G8 institutions. |
| M | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| The Faculty's proportion of university IGS, RTS and RIB funds will at least match that of comparable faculties in G8 universities. |
| H | Dean in conjunction with Research Office | A
| 12/2006 | | 4 | |
| Significantly increasing research income on a per capita basis by targeting staff to submit nationally competitive grant applications. For example, appointment of a Faculty Research Officer. |
| H | Research Directors, HoS | C
$60k+, Research Office | Ongoing | | 5 | |
| Actively promoting and resourcing efforts to maximise FFPOS enrolments. |
| H | Faculty Manager, HoS | C
$90k+, Fac Strat | Ongoing | | 6 | |
| Developing national and international linkages. |
| H | HoS, Faculty International Committee | A
| Ongoing | | 7 | |
| Improving the quality of Teaching and Learning through targeted initiatives that will maximise returns from performance-based funding of teaching. | | Target: | Conducting SETLs. Increasing Head of School understanding of CEQ and encouraging participation from students. Support staff development for Teaching & Learning. | | Outcome: | The Faculty has continued to undertake SETLs across all Schools. The CEQ and initiatives to improve performance have been discussed by the Faculty Executive and Schools have been requested to talk to completing students about its importance and Honours students encouraged to respond. Substantial School funds have been allocated for Staff Development in Teaching & Learning, and School staff encouraged to take part in in-house staff development programs. The Faculty has also provided financial support for the Teaching & Research Nexus Project. The Dean contacted all honours students about the importance of the CEQ. A positive response was achieved. |
| H1 | Dean, Associate Dean, HoS, FEU | C
$200k+, Fac Strat, FEU | Ongoing |
| | | 3 | Diversify and enrich the University by increasing enrolment of international students, both onshore and offshore, encouraging participation of students and staff in overseas activities, and by internationalising the curriculum. [G, En]
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| The Faculty will actively support the University's goals in conjunction with International Services by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Continuing to promote SET courses onshore in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and China and offshore China. |
| H | HoS, Faculty International Committee | C
$40k, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Continuing to promote Special Focus Programs at US universities (particularly the University of California, Colorado State University and University of Denver) to increase US load by 10%. |
| H | Faculty Manager | C
$15k, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Continuing to explore market opportunities in Europe (Germany and Scandinavia) and to explore other market opportunities, such as Bangladesh, India and Thailand. |
| H | Faculty International Committee | C
$15k, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 4 | |
| Encouraging undergraduate students to consider student exchange opportunities, and providing a scholarship of $1,500 to each student, and a limited number of scholarships of $3,000. |
| H | Dean, HoS, Faculty Manager | C
$20k, Fac Strat, External | 12/2006 | | 5 | |
| Continually monitoring the curriculum of courses to ensure they are internationally recognised. |
| H | Dean | A
| Ongoing |
| UTAS will maintain world leadership in key areas, and will develop new areas of international collaboration. |
| | | 4 | Target, support and showcase world-class performance across the University profile. [Ex]
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| The Faculty be internationally recognised in key areas by: | | |
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| Identifying, supporting and showcasing key areas of international recognition including CODES, ACROSS, IASOS, Radio-Astronomy, Plant Genetics, Power and Energy Systems, Marine Science and Food Safety. | | Target: | Strategic appointment of staff in these areas. | | Outcome: | The Faculty has provided staff and other necessary resources to ensure these key research areas are well positioned for the RQF. This has been aided by the seven strategic Level D/E appointments using central funds. Efforts are being made to ensure all key staff are in place by the anticipated census date for RQF (5 have already agreed). |
| H1 | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$1M+
Fac Res Budget (IGS, RTS, RIB) | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Submitting bids for competitive nationally funded research centres/networks and progressing 2005 initiatives (e.g. ACROSS, Food Safety, Marine Science). |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$50k+, Fac Strat, Fac Res Budget | 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Consolidating the successful development of collaborations with CSIRO and the Australian Antarctic Division (e.g. Applied Hydrogen Systems, Marine Science, Food Safety, ACROSS). |
| M | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing |
| | | 5 | Develop strategies for enhancing the teaching/research nexus – particularly in developing existing and new theme areas. [Ex, D]
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| The Faculty is committed to aligning, where possible, teaching programs with areas of Research strength by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Developing a clear portal and appropriate structures for students and external agencies interested in the environment, alternative energy and natural resource management. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$150k+, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Identifying and stimulating Faculty involvement in the new theme area of Community and Change. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Implementating of new undergraduate programs in Marine Science and Regional Resource Management. |
| H | Degree Coordinators | C
$100k, Fac Strat, Uni Strat | 12/2006 | | 4 | |
| Stimulating the teaching/research nexus by introducing or highlighting innovative programs (e.g. research projects in undergraduate programs, Journal of Undergraduate Science). |
| M | Dean, HoS | B
$20k+, Fac Strat | Ongoing |
| | | 6 | Broaden and strengthen existing distinctive research and teaching themes by providing incentives and structures to support interdisciplinary and inter-organisational research, teaching and course development within the theme areas. [D]
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| The Faculty is committed to providing a budget model that provides clear incentives to schools/research centres that perform at a high level. | | |
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| Provide financial incentives to schools enrolling honours and FFPOS undertaking RHD. | | Target: | Tri-semester Honours year and funding support for FFPOS RHD. | | Outcome: | The Faculty has provided financial incentives to Schools enrolling RHD and FFPOS via $1500 premium per EFTSU in the Faculty budget distribution. The Faculty has also arranged that for students wishing to undertake Honours in 2006 they will enrol in a Research Methodology unit. |
| H1 | Dean | C
$230k+, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Explore the development of interdisciplinary programs in the area of environmental and natural resource management. |
| H | Director, Centre for Environment | C
$20k,
Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Support relevant staff appointments that are inter-organisational and focus on theme areas. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$120k+, Staff Profile | Ongoing |
| | | 8 | Establish a Distinguished Scholars Program to support themes and world-class areas and to promote world-class teaching and research. [Ex]
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| The Faculty will support the distinguished scholars program by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Nominating high profile academics with strong teaching and research credentials for support by the program. |
| M | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Identifying of possible future scholars in the theme areas. |
| M | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing |
| UTAS will be increasingly acknowledged by all levels of government and industry as a vital partner in State, regional and national development, and will be recognised by the community for this contribution. |
| | | 9 | Negotiate new State Partnership Agreement that recognises common goals of the State and the University and identifies new areas for joint development. [En]
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| The Faculty is committed to building industry, community and government partnerships by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Supporting the growth of emerging fields of research which are strategically important (eg. TasBiotech, natural resource management, alternative energy sources). |
| H | Dean,HoS | C
$100k+, Fac Strat | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Increasing the number of conjoint appointments. |
| H | Dean,HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Increasing the awareness of the value of science, engineering and technology to the State. For example, TasBiotech and Science meets Parliament. |
| M | Dean, HoS/Research Directors | B
$3k, Fac Strat | Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Encouraging staff to undertake research relevant to the needs of the State. |
| M | Dean, HoS/Research Directors | A
| Ongoing | | 5 | |
| Continuing the strong growth of TIAR and TAFI. |
| H | Directors of TAFI and TIAR | C
$2M+
Fac Budget | Ongoing | | 6 | |
| Investigating other new partnerships with the State government (e.g. TasBiotech, Applied Hydrogen Systems). |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS Plant Science and Engineering | A
| Ongoing |
| | | 10 | Offer professionally accredited courses that produce highly competitive graduates who have the skills to take up identified and emerging employment opportunities in Tasmania, Australia and overseas. [Ex, En]
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| The Faculty will train highly regarded professionals in engineering and technological sciences. | | |
| 1 | |
| Seek professional accreditation of its IT programs and re-accreditation of the Psychology programs. |
| H | HoS Computing
Psychology | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Ensure ongoing high standards in Architecture, Chemistry, Computing, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Geomatics, Physics and Psychology to meet accreditation requirements. |
| H | HoS | A
| Ongoing |
| | | 12 | Extend its engagement with all of its communities of interest. [En]
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| The Faculty is committed to continuing and expanding its external relationships by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Promoting the profile of Science, Engineering and Technology where possible through media, public lectures etc. |
| H | Dean, HoS, Marketing Officer | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Providing scientific leadership in the community as measured by membership on external bodies/committees. |
| M | All Staff | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Supporting the development of science teachers and enhancing their profile. |
| H | Dean, HoS, Marketing Officer | B
$5k+,
Fac Marketing | Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Ensuring we are the institution of choice in the State by external communities wishing to undertake research in areas of science, engineering and technology. |
| M | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | A
| Ongoing |
| UTAS will enhance its teaching so that it is ranked in the top ten Australian universities with respect to teaching performance. |
| | | 13 | Develop distinctive, flexible, and innovative learning opportunities, especially programs that increase access for students in regional areas, streamline articulation from TAFE. [D, Ex]
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| The Faculty will actively support the development and introduction of new programs across all modes of teaching with emphasis on distinctive areas and interdisciplinary strength by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Successfully introducing and further developing new multi-disciplinary courses in distinctive and specialised areas such as Antarctic studies, environmental science, marine science and regional resource management. |
| H | Degree Coordinators | C
$200k+, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Successfully introducing an Honours Advanced Program in Science to increase access for high achieving students. |
| H | HoS, Assoc Dean, Faculty Office | C
$20k+, Fac Strat | 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Working with the Graduate School to revise existing postgraduate coursework programs and to develop and introduce new programs where needs are identified. |
| H | Dean, Associate Dean, HoS | A
| 12/2006 | | 4 | |
| Progressing developments such as the BAppSc(Ag)(Hons) and BRegResMgmt at the Cradle Coast Campus, which utilizes expertise of TIAR and School staff, to help meet Faculty load targets. |
| H | Degree Coordinators | A
| 12/2006 |
PEOPLE| UTAS will be renowned for its distinctive, quality student experience - 'the natural choice' for study in Australia - and be a first-choice destination for local, interstate and international students. |
| | | 17 | Integrate student learning and lifestyle in vibrant campus environments, including enhanced infrastructure for student learning and “Island Experience” opportunities. [D]
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| The Faculty will endeavour to provide a wide and rewarding student experience by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Providing access to high quality laboratories and facilities. |
| H | Dean, HoS | C
$650k+, Fac Equip | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Engaging students in a wide range of learning situations including laboratories, excursions and projects as appropriate for the course. |
| M | All Academic Staff | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Utilising the distinctive attributes of Tasmania to inform their learning. |
| M | All Academic Staff in Relevant Areas | A
| Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Maintaining easy and friendly access to staff at all levels. |
| H | All Staff | A
| Ongoing |
| UTAS will have a staff profile, an organisational culture and a working environment that supports its aspirations and recognises and rewards achievement. |
| | | 21 | Undertake strategic staffing analyses to broaden processes for attracting key people, and review retention strategies and address gender and equity imbalance through targeted programs. [Ex]
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| The Faculty will actively pursue retention strategies and address gender and equity imbalance through targeted programs by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Encouraging appropriately qualified women to apply for staff vacancies when they arise. |
| H | Dean, HoS | A
| As Required | | 2 | |
| Providing a Career Advancement Fund to assist female academic staff to advance their careers after a period of maternity leave. |
| H | Dean | C
$20k,
Fac Strat | Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Providing female staff at Level C and above (limit one per school) with the opportunity to become members of the Faculty Executive Committee with the view of increasing the number of female heads of school in the Faculty. |
| H | Dean | A
| Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Providing appropriately attractive packages to recruit and retain key staff with national and international reputations. |
| H | Dean, VCE, HR | C
$50k+, Fac Strat | Ongoing |
| | | 23 | Provide/support a broad range of staff development opportunities that develop the capacity of staff to achieve the University’s goals, while improving individual job satisfaction and career prospects. [Ex, En]
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| The Faculty views staff development as part of the normal daily work of staff members and recognises the resulting benefits. Through performance management the Faculty will actively support staff development activities that develop the capacity of staff to achieve the Faculty and University's goals while improving individual job satisfaction and career prospects by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Encouraging staff, to participate in a broad range of staff development activities (including conferences, study leave etc) that support teaching and learning, research and the Faculty and University's goals. General staff will be especially targeted. |
| M | HoS | A
School | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Ensuring that new academic and professional staff participate as appropriate in a range of courses to improve the quality of the teaching and learning, research and administration environment. |
| M | HoS | A
School | Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Ensuring that staff development for general staff is specifically canvassed during performance management. |
| H | HoS | A
School | Ongoing | | 4 | |
| Reversing the decline in staff participation in study leave through performance management. For example, by stressing the ability to undertake shorter term leave periods of 3 months. |
| H | Dean, Research Directors, HoS | C
$70k+, Fac Budget | Ongoing |
| UTAS will enhance strategic alliances and demonstrate leadership in regional, national and global partnerships. |
| | | 25 | Build prestigious international alliances with key research-led universities that embrace teaching and research, student and staff exchange, and other links. [En, D]
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| The Faculty is committed to research excellence and will actively pursue international alliances with key research-led universities, by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Forming research links and relationships with researchers from prestigious research-led international universities. |
| M | HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Encouraging SET students to participate in exchange opportunities with prestigious research-led universities. |
| M | Faculty Staff | C
$15k+, Fac Strat, Fac Res Budget | Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Encouraging international networking through study leave, conference travel and hosting visits by distinguished scholars. |
| H | Dean, HoS | C
$200k+, Fac Strat, Fac Res Budget | Ongoing |
| | | 26 | Joint venture with Go8 and other universities and with government agencies (eg. CSIRO) business and industry in key areas. [Ex, En]
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| The Faculty will actively support the University and engage in joint ventures with G8 and other universities, and with government agencies, business and industry, by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Actively pursuing joint ventures with CSIRO, the State government and other research organisations in areas such as quantitative marine science, biotechnology and energy and power systems. |
| H | Dean, HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Investigating articulation and concurrent course offerings with TAFE Tasmania similar to the BComp and DipIT initiative. |
| M | Faculty Staff, HoS | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Developing joint or feeder programs in areas that lack financial viability if conducted alone. |
| M | Dean, HoS | A
| Ongoing |
POSITION| UTAS will balance the development of campuses to maximise the advantages of community, location and networks. Campus profiles will be developed strategically, mixing and balancing courses, students and staff in real and virtual learning environments. |
| | | 30 | Enhance Hobart and related city campuses profile to support growth. [G]
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| The Faculty recognises the importance of the Hobart campus to the Faculty and University (as it does the Launceston campus, see 3.1 below) and will review its profile. | | |
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| Reviewing school profiles as part of school and course reviews. |
| M | Dean | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Reviewing school profiles on an annual basis as part of the Faculty's planning process, including VRs and strategic new positions. (see 31.2 below) | | Target: | Number of VRs and size of VR payments and planned new strategic appointments. | | Outcome: | School staff profiles were reviewed in 2005 and six VRs were approved which allowed the filling of strategic new positions. This has allowed substantial repositioning of several Schools eventuating in better research and/or teaching outcomes. |
| H1 | Dean, HoS | C
$200k+
(with 31.2)
Fac Strat | Annually |
| | | 31 | Review Launceston profile to significantly increase mix and numbers to critical mass. [G]
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| The Faculty recognises the importance of the Launceston campus to the Faculty and University and will review its profile. | | |
| 1 | |
| Reviewing school profiles as part of school and course reviews. |
| M | Dean | A
| Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Reviewing school profiles on an annual basis as part of the Faculty's planning process, including VRs and strategic new posts. (see 30.2 above) | | Target: | Number of VRs and size of VR payments and planned new strategic appointments. | | Outcome: | School staff profiles were reviewed in 2005 and given the relatively junior profile VRs were not required. However, several staff were promoted including two to Level D. |
| H1 | Dean, HoS | C
$200k+
(with 30.2)
Fac Strat | Annually | | 3 | |
| Consolidating the specialised named degree on the Launceston campus. |
| H | Dean, Degree Coordinators, Faculty Staff | A
| 12/2006 | | 4 | |
| Growing areas of strength and differentiation (e.g. Architecture). |
| M | Dean | A
| Ongoing |
| UTAS will have administrative structures, budget processes, business systems and infrastructure that effectively and efficiently support its strategic priorities. |
| | | 33 | Review all administrative areas to look at how current systems and processes will support quality, growth, internationalisation and compliance strategies; and be accountable to, and efficient for, users. In particular, review the service needs of students in the light of projected growth. [Ex]
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| The Faculty is committed to the provision of quality and efficient services that will be maintained and improved by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Maintaining an 'open door' policy in the Faculty Office allowing students to access staff and information during normal business hours. |
| H | Faculty Staff | C
$20k+, Staff Profile | Ongoing | | 2 | |
| Reviewing all Faculty and School documentation to improve clarity and identify areas requiring documentation. |
| H | All Staff | A
| Ongoing | | 3 | |
| Ensuring that Faculty and School websites are attractive, informative and up-to-date. |
| H | Associate Dean, Faculty Staff, School St | C
$30k+, Fac Strat, School Strat | Ongoing |
| UTAS will have a clear brand that is recognised and attractive both locally, nationally and internationally, and a marketing profile that supports its strategic objectives. |
| | | 38 | Initiate branding/marketing/PR and government relations program, directed nationally and internationally at key market sectors. [D, G]
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| The Faculty will actively support the University's domestic and international marketing programs directed nationally and internationally by: | | |
| 1 | |
| Arranging science and mathematics Teachers' Professional Development Forum. |
| H | Faculty Office | C
$5k, Fac Marketing | 06/2006 | | 2 | |
| Arranging the Siemens Science Experience in Hobart and Launceston. |
| M | Faculty Office | A
Externally Funded | 01/2006 | | 3 | |
| Holding a SET Roadshow to regional Tasmania. |
| H | Faculty Office | C
$15k,
Fac Marketing | 04/2006 10/2006 | | 4 | |
| Marketing Distinctive Science programs interstate and overseas. |
| H | Faculty Office | C
$20k,
Fac Marketing | Various | | 5 | |
| Holding SET expo in Launceston and Hobart in conjunction with University Open Days and National Science Week. |
| H | Faculty Office, HoS | C
$30k,
Fac Marketing NSWk Grant | 08/2006 | | 6 | |
| Organising the statewide Science and Engineering challenge. |
| H | Faculty Manager | C
$15k,
Fac Strat | 07/2006 |
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