Awards
Vice-Chancellors Award (Swinburne)
The Vice Chancellor's Awards scheme celebrates outstanding contribution and work performance of Swinburne University of Technology staff. The annual awards recognise individuals and teams at Swinburne University of Technology. Applications are administered through Strategic Planning and Quality (SPQ) and SPL provide support to staff groups and individuals intending to apply.To view guideline and application submission dates visit the Strategic Planning and Quality or contact:
- Dr Simone Buzwell
- Juliet Eardley
- or your faculty ADA
OFFICE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
On 16 November 2011 the establishment of the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) was announced, along with details of awards and grants that will be offered in 2012. The OLT will replace the operations of the ALTC, which officially ceased operations in September.
The latest details can be found at the following link, which includes a copy of the Higher Education
Learning and Teaching Review
http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/Quality/Pages/OLT.aspx
Program Information and Closing Dates
The following programs will operate in 2012:
1. Learning and Teaching Grants Scheme
Funding is provided for innovation and development, strategic priorities, seed projects, leadership, extension and special initiatives grants.
Round 1: Applications close 1 March 2012, Swinburne deadline 7 February 2012
Round 2: Applications close 3 August 2012, Swinburne deadline 16 July 2012
2. Citations and Awards
The Australian Awards for University Teaching comprise citations and four award types recognising teaching excellence and outstanding contributions to student learning:
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, nominations close 15 June 2012, Swinburne deadline 14 May 2012
Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning, nominations close 20 July 2012, Swinburne deadline 29 June 2012
Awards for Teaching Excellence, nominations close 20 July 2012, Swinburne deadline 29 June 2012
Prime Minister's Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year, nominations close 20 July 2012, Swinburne deadline 29 June 2012
Career Achievement Award, nominations close 20 July 2012, Swinburne deadline 29 June 2012
3. Fellowships
Up to 5 national teaching fellowships, up to 5 mid-career fellowships, and a number of secondments to the Office will be offered.
Nominations close 28 February 2012, Swinburne deadline 7 February 2012
Swinburne University of Technology Contact
Dr Simone Buzwell Juliet Eardley
Process
STEP 1 |
Contact |
STEP 2 |
Go to the Office of Learning and Teaching website and download the appropriate guidelines document and form |
STEP 3 |
Discuss your application with your team and your Faculty. If appropriate this includes external collaborators |
STEP 4 |
Submit your application to Dr Simone Buzwell sbuzwell@swin.edu.au by the internal due date |
STEP 5 |
Swinburne’s Learning Teaching & Scholarship Advisory Group (LTSAG) review all applications and provide feedback. |
More info: http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/Quality/Pages/OLT.aspx
Contact: