The governance and management of QUT is based on productive relationships between members of the Council, the Vice-Chancellor and the staff of the University. The results of these relationships were examined in an audit by the Australian Universities Quality Agency, and the very positive results of that audit underlined our confidence, and the public's confidence, in the high quality of the University's work. Managing the quality of the university's Internet presence was improved with the creation of the Web Corporate Identity Manual and the Web Governance Framework.
During 2005, the University made great strides towards achieving the goals outlined in the QUT Plan. Other aspects of the University which provide critical support to the Council in pursuing good governance as articulated in the Governance Framework are described below. This shows the ongoing role of Internal Audit in directly contributing to the performance and strategic development of the University.
Key performance indicators aligned to the strategic priorities of the QUT Blueprint have been refined and performance information has been widely reported across the University. The University's Biosafety Committee ensures that relevant activities meet the requirements of the national genetic engineering regulator.
Qut will provide high-quality learning environments and experiences to foster and support
In the 2005 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), Faculty of Health Professor Joanne Wood was the national winner in the Biological Sciences, Health and Related Studies category; and Jean Phillips, Victor Hart and Greg Winslett were finalists in the Neville Bonner category. Associate Professor Chris Collet received the national Business Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) Award for Best Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year. QUT secured two of the 10 National Co-operation and Structural Reform Fund grants from the Commonwealth in the initial grant round.
As part of QUT's commitment to quality and continuous improvement, an external review of Teaching Quality and Support was undertaken. Qut will provide high quality learning environments and experiences to promote and support. pAAlS) was implemented at first-year level across majors in the Creative Industries Faculty, and surveys of all first-year students on the Northern Campuses (ie Carseldine, Caboolture) were undertaken, including satisfaction with IT services. In recognition of the changing learning styles and preferences of students and changes in technology, policies have been developed for the future design and renovation of teaching and learning spaces on QUT's campuses.
The development of an online teaching vision for QUT progressed in 2005 and will result in the selective development of an online learning environment. The implementation of a corporate review of online teaching resulted in a review of the OLT system.
Qut graduates will have knowledge and skills which equip them for a world characterised by
A project to more closely integrate the course material database into online learning and teaching (OlT) devices was also completed. The CRA was implemented across faculties with the support of academic staff and the development of online resources. As part of this, the alignment of assessment tasks and learning experiences with course objectives is reviewed.
Qut’s academic teaching staff will have the knowledge and capabilities to facilitate effective
A special development program for early career academics was delivered and the Department of Human Resources and the Division of Teaching, Information and Learning Support collaborated to provide development programs for planning and performance review and academic promotion. The OlT training activity included completing an OlT self-audit checklist, assigning learning designers to work within the faculties, forming a teaching group (of 12) focusing on online teaching and completing a framework for design of online learning. teaching within a wider pedagogical context. Beyond Delivery' encouraged delegates to move beyond the online environment as a mere delivery mechanism and develop more active and interactive learning experiences for students.
Qut will foster a dynamic community of science teachers and an essential culture of the science of teaching.
Qut will foster a dynamic community of scholarly teachers and a vital culture of the scholarship of teaching
QUT signed an agreement with Sugar Research Limited (SRl) and oversaw the transfer of the Sugar Research Institute to the University. In 2005, QUT signed an agreement with Sugar Research Limited (SRl) and oversaw the transfer of the Sugar Research Institute to the University. The introduction of the University's Research Capacity Building Scheme in 2005 led to the appointment of 10 new research professors and an Outstanding Professor Scheme was established, with one appointment made.
QUT benchmarks various financial indicators and compares QUT's position with the university sector, ATN universities and the Group of Eight. Access and use of the university's high performance computing facilities and access network continued to grow with three new access network projects. The University's AMp (IT) application and supporting management processes continued to mature in 2005 with well-embedded criteria for allocating resources in line with the University's priorities.
Use of the University's wireless service was expanded with free wireless available at 23 locations on three campuses. The refinement of the international strategic plan in 2005 has given new direction to QUT's international engagement.
2005 ANNUAL REPORT volume one
2005 ANNUAL REPORT VOLUME TWO
CONTENTS
CONTROLLED ENTITIES
UNIVERSIT Y ESTA BLISHMENT A ND GENER A L FUNCTIONS A ND POWERS
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The Council must act in a manner that is likely to promote the University's interests.
STAFF OVERSE AS TRAVEL REPORT:2005
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