The recent Lomax-Smith review of funding of teaching in universities has made a stong case for an overall increase in government investment. Among other things, it argues that diversity should be encouraged by the funding of "flagship" areas at a rate up to 50% more than the base funding rate. This breakfast seminar will examine the implications of these proposed changes for…

  This workshop will focus on strategic planning in its various forms, where the intent is to move towards a preferred strategy for the future. The practice of strategic planning will be explored from the perspectives of institutional strategic planning, student load planning and planning around student transition and retention. The development of a performance…

You may not directly be involved with ensuring your institution is compliant with government regulations but it is important for all higher education professionals to have an understanding of the requirements, which help maintain Australia's reputation for delivering quality education.  The new TPA (Trade Practices Act), changes to the ESOS (Education Services to Overseas…

This program provides an introduction for people new to the sector, and those who want to learn more about how the sector operates. Participants will move from understanding the past and the origins of the universities in 640 BC and the TAFE sector in the Middle Ages, and of academic work and values, through to the present and current issues in which participants are immersed, to…

This workshop explores the complex and challenging process of policy development in tertiary institutions. Participants will take a hands-on approach to developing a policy as stakeholders, as policy developers and as members of groups who approve policies. The practical work of consultation, drafting and revision will be interspersed with best practice tips from the presenters on all…

Professor Fiona Wood is Head of the Burn Injury Research Unit at the University of Western Australia and a renowed specialist and researcher. In addition to describing her work, she will outline her views on how managers can best support the academic and research enterprise. There will be ample opportunity for discussion.

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) commences its full regulatory functions in early 2012.  But what are the changes that may affect each tertiary institution?  How will the new agency operate?  Are there transition arrangements?  Are there new or additional data collection requirements?  Most importantly, how will TEQSA impact on your…

This program provides an introduction for people new to the sector, and those who want to learn more about how the sector operates. Participants will move from understanding the past and the origins of the universities in 640 BC and the TAFE sector in the Middle Ages, and of academic work and values, through to the present and current issues in which participants are immersed, to…