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UniSA Priority Project Grants ($25,000 max. Round 2)
Priority Project funding is available for projects that addresses a University
teaching and learning priority area, as announced annually by the Deputy
Vice Chancellor: Academic. One grant per annum may be awarded with
funding up to a maximum of $ 25 000.
Successful applicants will undertake to:
- produce a number of by-products in the course of the project for open
access through project home pages established on the University's website
(e.g. annotated bibliography, interim and final reports);
- provide a presentation to the University's Teaching and Learning
Strategy Group at the completion of the project.
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Articulation of the UniSA Graduate Qualities within progressive
levels of academic achievement
The seven Qualities of a University Graduate have been a fundamental
plank of the University's Teaching and Learning Framework since 1996.
Data analysis confirms a strong positive correlation between the CEQ
non-core Graduate Qualities Scale and the Overall Satisfaction Item.
National academic standards projects, the formation of TEQSA and
Performance Indicator Funding guidelines are referencing a focus on the
development of generic skills as a potential national performance
indicator. Therefore, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic is calling for
projects which explore the articulation of the UniSA Graduate
Qualities within progressive levels of academic achievement.
Projects will be expected to draw from institutional analytics and be
completed by 31 January 2011.
2011 priority area
TBA
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The UniSA Learning and Teaching Grants use a set of terms and
definitions closely aligned to key terms used in the ALTC Grants Scheme.
Applicants should become familiar with these terms as explained in the
linked Definition of terms.
The Priority Projects are designed to build capacity across the
University through programs that are innovative or that enhance current
approaches and significantly improve student learning outcomes. Hence
in addressing the criteria, applicants should keep in mind values such
as the impact, future directions and value for money of their proposed
project.
Consideration also should be given as to how the proposed project may
align with the University's
Teaching and Learning Framework.
In applying for a Priority Project Grant applicants MUST ADDRESS the
following criteria:
- Demonstrate how they will address the chosen priority area and
implement change that is educationally sound, based in the relevant
literature, and which identifies clear learning objectives.
- Specify clear outcomes that will facilitate change in the area,
the improvements anticipated and how these will be measured.
- State the approach the project will take, including capacity of
the Project Team to deliver the proposed outcomes. A team approach
that fully utilises the individual strengths of the team members,
and which takes advantage of the Reference Group, must be in
evidence throughout the project management.
- Describe the process of project development by identifying
linked sequences of activities, milestones, and staged costing over
the duration of the project, and identify the project deliverables
at each stage. A clear process and structure underpinning the
management of the project including financial and staff management
should be in evidence.
- Include a strategy for involving students in the project in a
meaningful way, through student consultations, involvement in the
planning and implementation, and a process for student evaluation of
the changes achieved after implementation.
- Describe the strategies for evaluation of the project outcomes
or products through the use of a range of quantitative and
qualitative measures, and how the institutional impact of the
project will be evaluated.
- A strategy for the dissemination of the project outcomes across
the University must be in evidence throughout the project
implementation. Applicants will best address this criterion if they
outline an approach to dissemination that:
- Is engaged with targeting the beneficiaries of the
outcomes and is pro-active in achieving the uptake of those
outcomes;
- Identifies the likely benefits of the project beyond its
immediate context and the potential collaborations;
- Describes the deliverables of the project and how they will
be used to achieve the uptake of the project outcomes;
- Outlines a communication strategy that, from the outset,
communicates the project implementation and the project outcomes
with the broader University community.
- Identifies the potential risks to successful dissemination
and the strategies needed to manage those risks.
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If the proposed project involves the use of technology that requires
implementation and/or support by the University, then an application
must made for approval by the Teaching Technology Advisory Group
(TTAG) before any grant can be awarded. This application is made
separately from the grant application, as per the instructions at
http://www.unisa.edu.au/oes/work/ttag.asp
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Budgets should be prepared using the
staged budget proforma
(Word doc). Applicants should note that funding will not be allocated
for the following items:
- Purchase of assets, such as computer hardware, photographic equipment or
small digital devices, or any equipment which is normally available to
academic staff for teaching and learning purposes;
- Travel which is not directly related to achieving the outcomes of the
project for which the grant was approved;
- General recurrent funding.
Release of funds and financial accountability
Successful applicants are required to submit the Acceptance Form to formally
accept the grant and to supply relevant details for funds administration. The
staged release of funds will be tied to the project milestones. Notifications of
achievement of each milestone (the first one being the award of the Grant and
notification being the lodgement of the Acceptance Form) act as indicators for
the release of each stage of funding.
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The Project Team must organise a Reference Group for the project. The
Reference Group for a Priority Project Grant will include the Dean:
Teaching and Learning of the Project Team Leader's (or Leaders')
Division, and one other person appointed by the
Deputy Vice Chancellor:
Academic. Project Leaders are also encouraged to include in the
Reference Group a member of the Learning and Teaching Unit
Academic
Development team
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Applications for a Priority Project grant must include:
- The completed official
Application Form
(Word doc).
- A written application, not exceeding 7 (A4) pages in length (font: 11/12
point Times New Roman), comprising:
- A brief overview, stating the title of the project and its principal
aims;
- A statement addressing the General Criteria; and the specific
Selection Criteria for the relevant grant category. This statement (b)
may be organised under the following headings:
- Project concept, pedagogy and educational value;
- The approach the project will take
- Project management and milestones;
- Dissemination strategy,
- Evaluation framework;
- Anticipated outcomes and deliverables
- A single page bibliography.
- A Budget in the form required, using the
proforma (Word doc)
provided.
- Additionally, where applicable, a copy of Teaching Technologies Advisory Group (TTAG) completed
application form or approval (see section 4 of
application form
for more information)
Applicants are advised to keep their applications within the limits stated
above. Material in excess of these limits will not be considered by the Grants
and Awards Panel.
Prior to submission, applicants are strongly advised to discuss their
applications with Teaching Awards and Grants staff.
Submission of applications
The original completed application, together with an
additional copy sent as an email attachment, must be lodged no later than 4.00pm,
Monday 6 June 2011.
Please send the original to:
UniSA Learning and Teaching grants
Learning and Teaching Unit
160 Currie Street, Adelaide / GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001
The emailed copy is to be sent to:
Teaching.awards.grants@unisa.edu.au
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