Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

Eligibility
Individuals and teams may nominate. Open to permanent, fixed term, full or part-time and casual academic and professional staff who have been employed at the University for a minimum of one year (except for targeted Sessional Staff Awards). For team nominations, staff who do not satisfy these eligibility criteria, but whose contribution to the Award initiative is to be acknowledged, may be included as members of a team nomination.

Award Sub-Categories: Nominees respond to ONE Sub-Category in the Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Award nomination form:

  1. Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
  2. Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field
  3. Effective assessment practices that bring about improvements in student learning, may have a focus on academic integrity or digital solutions, or any assessment strategies that bring about change
  4. Innovation or leadership that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching and/or student experience

Assessment Criteria: In assessing nominations against the four criteria, the Panel will take into account the degree to which the application has:

  1. Positively impacted on student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience for a period of no less than three years.
  2. Gained recognition from colleagues, the institution, and/or the broader community.
  3. Shown creativity, imagination and/or innovation.
  4. Drawn on the scholarly literature on teaching and learning to inform the development of initiatives, programs and/or practice

Indigenous-focused Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

Nominees may apply for an Indigenous-focused Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning using one of the four Award Sub-Categories above. The Assessment Criteria used for the Indigenous-focused Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning is the same as for Excellence in Indigenous Teaching Award:

  1. Positively impacted on student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience, that has resulted in students developing a better understanding about Indigenous Australia, for a period of no less than two years.
  2. Gained recognition from colleagues, the institution, and/or the broader community, including Indigenous communities and Elders where relevant.
  3. Shown creativity, imagination and/or innovation that reflect Indigenous Knowledges or perspectives.
  4. Drawn on the scholarly literature on teaching and learning, including Indigenous teaching and learning to inform the development of initiatives, programs and/or practice.

What you need to do now

Submit your application below:

Vice Chancellor's Excellence Awards Submission Portal(opens in a new window)

Enquiries
All enquiries about the submission application process and resources should be directed to LearningFutures@westernsydney.edu.au.