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2009 University Plan

Teaching & Learning




Priority A: Fully embed a high performance culture



Instil an expectation of high achievement in students and staff, and provide the means for this high achievement.

 
2Optimise the range of support programs for prospective and current students.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
To implement and evaluate a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Program
Target:To provide PASS sessions to 35 First Year Units by 2010
H1PVC (T&L)C
Ongoing to 2010
 
6Strengthen and increase participation in organisational professional development programs that support a high-performance culture.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
Provide support for the implementation of the Criterion Referenced Assessment (CRA) Project
Target:Full implementation of CRA by 2010
H1PVC (T&L)C
Ongoing to 2010

Priority B: Create and implement a distinctive UTAS teaching and learning model



Develop a UTAS student experience, learning outcomes and graduate profile that ensure contemporary knowledge and skills, generic capabilities and an experience of place, environment and community that is distinctly Tasmanian.

 
9Review and strengthen tertiary preparation programs and entry pathways to support a broader range of students.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
Improve access to UTAS with the development of the UTAS College model with a focus on transition support and individualised pathway planning
Target:To pilot and evalutate strategies to improve transition support and student retention 2009
H1PVC (T&L), Planning Dean (UTAS College)C
Ongoing from 2008
 
13Restructure and streamline the course profile to provide: common course structures, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning opportunities; and flexible delivery options that are responsive to students' needs and the University's academic strategic priorities.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
Flexible Course Structures Project Implementation.
Target:Undergraduate degree course amendments and specifications approved for introduction in 2010.
H1PVC (T&L), CALT Course Structures Working PartyC
Ongoing to 2010
 
16Expand postgraduate coursework programs specifically aimed at continuing professional development and career start-up.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
To support the development of postgraduate coursework programs in a flexible mode
Target:To progress the development and delivery of selected coursework units in a flexible mode
H1PVC (T&L)C
Ongoing to 2010
 
17Provide a high quality, distinctive and energising student experience that develops life-long learning skills, generic graduate attributes and a global perspective that lead to satisfying and rewarding employment, career and personal development outcomes for students.
 
InitiativePriorityResponsibilityBudgetDate
1
To support the conversion of undergraduate units to flexible delivery mode
Target:To progress the development and delivery of selected courses and units in a more flexible mode.
H1PVC (T&L)C
Ongoing to 2010
2
To develop a more integrated learning and support structure that more effectively underpins a positive student experience
Target:Reorientate the Division of Teaching and Learning to have a more direct focus on the student experience including career and pathway planning.
H1PVC (T&L)C
Ongoing to 2010