HERDSA Notices 15 March 2017

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* Election for HERDSA Executive 2017-2019 is now open
* Thinking of going to HERDSA 2017?  Change is the new black!
* Positions Vacant (2): Murdoch University
* Early bird rate for International Summer Institute on Students as Partners in Learning and Teaching in HE ends 31st March
* Research Opportunity: Survey and Phone Interview
* Higher Education in the Headlines

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Election for HERDSA Executive 2017-2019 is now open
13 April 2017

All HERDSA members are encouraged to view and cast their vote for HERDSA Executive for 2017-2019. To vote, complete the ballot form at http://herdsa.org.au/executive-election-2017 selecting the eight (8) candidates you would like to represent you on the HERDSA Executive. You must log into the HERDSA web site and be a financial member of HERDSA to view the ballot form and a cast a vote. 

The voting opened on 13 March for four weeks and will close at 5pm on 13 April 2017.

Jennifer Ungaro
HERDSA Returning Officer

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Thinking of going to HERDSA 2017?  Change is the new black!

Legislation, professional standards and regulation can seem dry and a very long way from innovative teaching practice!  However our higher education reality is that change is the new black!  At HERDSA 2017 we will be exploring the impact of the current higher education climate on curriculum innovation and management as we explore the drivers of curriculum transformation. 

We hope you will take this extraordinary opportunity to network with colleagues, hearing from nationally and internationally recognised specialists and taking time out from your busy schedule to reflect on your role in higher education.

http://www.herdsa2017.org/showcase.php

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Positions Vacant (2): Murdoch University
31 March 2017

Manager, Digital Design, Murdoch University

HEW08-09, fixed term to mid-December 2017

This pivotal role will lead strategic initiatives in digital learning design at the whole of institution level, specifically the project management of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) developments, priority curriculum projects and tactical quality improvement projects to enhance the digital learning experiences of Murdoch students.  The Manager Digital Design leads a small team responsible for the provision of digital learning design, technical production and support for Murdoch University’s high quality, online learning programs.

Digital Learning Designer, Murdoch University

HEW07-08, fixed term to mid-December 2017

To lead on the provision of educational design, technical production and support for Murdoch University’s high quality, online learning programs. The role will provide leadership and expert advice in educational development, learning design and future pedagogies to enhance the delivery of online learning programs.

Closing date for both positions: 31 March 2017

Full information can be found at: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/About-us/Careers-at-Murdoch/

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Early bird rate for International Summer Institute on Students as Partners in Learning and Teaching in HE ends 31st March

We are now full for the Change Institute element of the Summer Institute, which is being held at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada from 8-11 May 2017. We have 8 teams from 6 different countries participating for the Change Institute. Places remain for the two workshops and the writing retreat elements on a first come first served basis. The early bird rate is open until 31 March. After that, we will continue to accept registrations if places remain available until 30th April. If you are interested in participating, please reserve your place by registering as soon as possible at: https://www.regonline.ca/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1940996 

The overall aim of the International Summer Institute is to build the capacity and understanding of faculty, staff, and students to develop, design, implement, and disseminate initiatives that promote the practice of students as partners in learning and teaching in higher education.

Staff and Faculty are encouraged, where possible, to bring a student with them, or students to bring a member of staff/faculty with them to participate in:
• One or two consecutive two-day interactive workshops; or 
• A 3.5 day writing retreat 

The activities will be facilitated by a highly experienced international team of staff/faculty and students from Australia, Canada, US and UK.

Key Dates & Deadlines
• 31 March 2017: Early Bird Registration deadline
• 30 April 2017: Regular Registration deadline
• 8-11 May 2017: Institute 

Further information https://macblog.mcmaster.ca/summer-institute/

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Research Opportunity: Survey and Phone Interview

Dear Colleagues / Managers / Leaders within Central Academic Development Units / Learning and Teaching Centres / Associated Portfolio’s,

We would like to invite you to participate in this original research:

Exploration of broad and human resource challenges experienced within central academic development units/learning and teaching centres and the impact on service provision

Purpose of the research:

  • The purpose of this research is to evaluate the lived relevant experience of senior managers and/or leaders from higher education providers primarily situated within central academic development units/learning and teaching centres and/or associated portfolio’s relevant to the topic of broad and human resource challenges.

What are participants being asked to do: Two methodologies are being utilised within this research project:

1. Methodology 1: Survey: An open and closed Lime Survey will gather basic information regarding demographics, education background, academic experience, lived challenges and perceptions regarding team functions relevant to the participant’s role. This survey will be completed in an anonymous manner. All data from this section will be presented by collective descriptive statistics and summary themes (where appropriate). If you are interested in partaking in a 10min survey, please see the attached PLIS statement and https://limesurveys.federation.edu.au/index.php/865738?lang=en.

2. Methodology 2: Interviews: You also have the opportunity to attend a 30-40min interview with a research assistant organised by the researchers. The purpose of the interview is to further explore your lived experiences relevant to this research area. Interview transcripts will be transcribed, checked with the participant and then coded for key themes relevant to the enquiry. Key themes will be presented to the higher education sector in relevant peer review learning and teaching scholarly domains. If you are interested in partaking in a 40min interview please see the attached PLIS statement and reply to Tulsa Andrews (Tulsa Andrews (t.andrews@federation.edu.au) expressing your interest (via email). Tulsa will contact you within 48 hours to arrange an interview time at your convenience.

If you would like to forward this research opportunity to colleagues employed in relevant working domains, please feel free to do so. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Tulsa Andrews [Lecturer, Learning and Teaching / Team Leader (Academic Futures) / Program Coordinator  (Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching)

Phone: (03) 5327 9654 | Email: t.andrews@federation.edu.au

Associate Professor Nina Fotinatos [Director / Centre for Learning Innovation and Professional Practice (CLIPP)]

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Higher Education in the Headlines

Uni mental health focus sharpens | JULIE HARE | Australian Higher Education | 15 March 2017
Universities are being forced to focus their attention on mental health given the issue’s prevalence among students.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/higher-education-growin...

How a University Fights to Keep Students' Demographics From Becoming Their Destiny | Audrey Williams June | Chronicle of Higher Education | 10 March, 2017
At the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, it involves hard numbers and a human touch.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-a-University-Fights-to/239396

Fast-track degrees ‘would create two-tier academy’ in England | Jack Grove | Times Higher Education | 09 March, 2017
Students and staff raise concerns about impact of more two-year degrees
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/fast-track-degrees-would-creat...