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2006 University Plan |
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DVC Academic & ProvostREPUTATION| 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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| Build towards equivalent percentages as G8 universities for International Students onshore and offshore. |
| H | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 |
| | | 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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| Build the number of onshore and offshore international students, including expansion of activities in non-traditional countries. See also 10.1, 29.1, 29.3, 36.2, 36.3. | | Target: | Target for onshore undergarduate FFPOS: 1,353. Offshore: exceed 1,000 | | Outcome: | Achieved: Student enrolment was approximately 1800 by end of 2006 |
| H1 | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Source additional high quality partners to replace enrolments in current teachout programs. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| 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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| Continue to work with stakeholders in the Tasmanian Education Alliance |
| M | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Identify areas for possible collaboration with TAFE Tasmania for offshore activities and international project work. |
| M | Director, International Services and Director, TNE | A
| 10/2006 |
| | | 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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| Continue to work with Faculties and the Graduate School in the identification and promotion of coursework Masters and other programs to increase the numbers of onshore international students. |
| H | Director, International Services and Manager, International Marketing | A
| 10/2006 | | 2 | |
| Identify and offer additional TNE undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are attractive to students and graduate employers in Asia and other international markets. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| 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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| Continue to identify opportunities for articulation/pathway arrangements for international students, including those in Tasmania at senior secondary colleges and TAFE. |
| H | Director, International Services and Manager, International Marketing | A
| 11/2006 | | 2 | |
| Work with overseas colleges and UTas Faculties to develop appropriate articulation arrangements and pathways for international students. |
| M | Manager, International Marketing | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Continue to explore ICT enhancements that will improve access for TNE students to teaching and learning support resources. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 06/2006 |
| | | 14 | Extend flexible delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and provide international experiences. [D, Ex]
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| Work with Faculties to identify opportunities for outbound individual study, or study tours for students. |
| M | Deputy Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Build on final-year offshore student cohorts to achieve transfer to onshore postgraduate programs |
| M | Director, International Services and Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Support Schools and Faculties in expanding the range of units available flexibly to TNE students. |
| M | Director, TNE | 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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| Continue to encourage student integration into the University environment through orientation and ongoing support programs, regular update of website information, academic monitoring, ELSIS program and problem-solving support. |
| H | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Continue support to enhance student lifestyle experience through improving information on accommodation and providing quality choices, encouraging participation in student activities and community activities. |
| H | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Deveolp a comprehensive direct marketing program to attract TNE students to complete their studies at UTAS. |
| H | Manager, International Marketing and Director, TNE | A
| 06/2006 |
| | | 19 | Create administrative processes that are efficient and effective for all stakeholders, with a particular focus on student needs. [Ex]
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| Create a comprehensive website for staff and students to manage all aspects of TNE operations. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 06/2006 | | 2 | |
| Continue to review and improve admissions and enrolments processes, orientation programs and induction materials for onshore and TNE students. |
| H | Deputy Director, International Services and Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| UTAS will have a staff profile, an organisational culture and a working environment that supports its aspirations and recognises and rewards achievement. |
| | | 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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| Provide advice and support to staff in relation to working with international students, in conjunction with the FEU, by conducting seminars and workshops on various aspects of internationalisation. |
| H | Director, International Serivces and FEU | A
| 09/2006 | | 2 | |
| Develop a comprehensive induction and debriefing program for all TNE teaching staff. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 06/2006 |
| 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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| Develop new TNE relationships with high quality international insitutions and extend existing ones - particularly in China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. |
| H | Director, International Services, Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| In conjunction with Faculties, explore collaboration with research-led universities, such as Ludwig-Maximillian-University, Munich and the University of Illinois. |
| M | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 |
| | | 27 | Establish strategic alliances with other educational providers to access high-quality course offerings and wider choices for students, while minimising University course development costs. [En]
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| Investigate opportunities for collaboration with other equivalent national and international institutions. |
| M | Director, International Services and Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Continue to develop the Study Abroad program, through establishing relationships with new institutions. |
| M | Deputy Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 |
POSITION| UTAS will have grown significantly, with a strategic mix of domestic and international students and staff from diverse backgrounds. |
| | | 29 | Make progress towards meeting 2010 indicative targets by achieving around 13,500 EFTSU of onshore enrolments by 2007. These targets are mapped out comprehensively in the University’s enrolment plan. Indicative staff profile targets will also be developed to support enrolment growth targets. [G]
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| Increase FFPOS, in line with targets established with Faculties. | | Outcome: | Achieved: increase of FFPOS by 18% in 2006 |
| H1 | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| In collaboration with Faculties, implement marketing initiatives of International Marketing Plan to further diversify range of source countries for international students. |
| M | Manager, International Marketing | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Grow the number of TNE students who transfer onshore - either to complete undergraduate studies or to undertake postgraduate studies. |
| H1 | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| 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. |
| | | 31 | Review Launceston profile to significantly increase mix and numbers to critical mass. [G]
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| Continue to promote Launceston as a destination for FFPOS and ELC students. |
| H | Manager, International Marketing and Manager, ELC | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Consider the ideal modus operandi of each current and proposed TNE operation - UTAS Institute/Campus, on-site guest programme provider, distance provider etc, - and match infrastructure to support model. |
| M | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| 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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| Continue to monitor and maintain compliance under ESOS Act and CRICOS. |
| H | Director, International Services | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Develop comprehensive and integrated suite of TNE partner assessment, risk management, financial analysis and contract documentation that is straight forward to complete and that provides adequate levels of confidence to UTAS committees. | | Outcome: | A comprehensive TNE Partner Assessment process was established in the first half of 2006 and trialled on the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) proposal. As part of this process, a full due diligence was carried out, as well as detailed financial modelling and the creation of a risk management plan. This suite of documents was approved by P&RC in October 2006. In parallel, UTAS TNE contract documentation has been reviewed and updated to reflect key financial and governance issues. |
| H1 | Director, TNE | A
| 06/2006 |
| | | 36 | Generate additional income from non-Commonwealth sources; including expansion of domestic fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate enrolments, and income from commercialisation projects. [G]
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| Continue to increase FFPOS to meet targets. | | Outcome: | Achieved: increase of FFPOS by 18% in 2006 |
| H1 | Director, International Services and Manager, International Marketing | A
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| Continue to grow student numbers in ELC to ensure achievement of annual surplus. |
| H | DOS,ELC | A
| 12/2006 | | 3 | |
| Continue to build the flow of TNE students on-shore to make an overall positive contribution to the Univerty's fee income generated from international students. |
| H | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
| 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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| In conjunction with Faculties, continue to play an active role in the development and implementation of the Universty's international marketing and branding strategies. |
| M | Director, International Services and Manager, International Marketing | A
| 12/2006 | | 2 | |
| Develop the UTAS brand at all TNE partner sites. |
| M | Director, TNE | A
| 12/2006 |
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