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Agenda
8:00
Registration and coffee
8:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Prof. Trevor Gale, Director, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education
Prof. Trevor Gale, Director, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education
THE VISION: A SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM
9:00
OPENING INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS
Improving learning by widening participation in education
Prof. Miriam E. David, Director, ESRC Teaching & Learning Research Programme, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
Improving learning by widening participation in education
- Policies, processes, pedagogies and practices of widening or increasing participation in education
- Changing individual and institutional circumstances across the life course
- International transformations of higher education in relation to the global knowledge economy
- How socio-economically disadvantaged students fare through schools and into post-compulsory education
- How adults think about higher education in their lives
Prof. Miriam E. David, Director, ESRC Teaching & Learning Research Programme, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
9:40
PANEL DISCUSSION
Cross sector perspectives of social inclusion in education
Prof. Lyn Yates, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Melbourne
Dr Ann Stewart, Director, The Equity Office, The University of Queensland & National Co-convener (Student Equity) Equal Opportunity Practitioners Association Australasia (EOPHEA)
Emeritus Prof. Tony Vinson, Board Member, Australian Social Inclusion Board
Pam Christie, Director, TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
Cross sector perspectives of social inclusion in education
- What do we mean by social inclusion?
- What does it mean for education?
Prof. Lyn Yates, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Melbourne
Dr Ann Stewart, Director, The Equity Office, The University of Queensland & National Co-convener (Student Equity) Equal Opportunity Practitioners Association Australasia (EOPHEA)
Emeritus Prof. Tony Vinson, Board Member, Australian Social Inclusion Board
Pam Christie, Director, TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
10:30
Morning tea
PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN INSTITUTIONS
10:50
Creating a socially inclusive school environment
Jihad Dib, Principal, Punchbowl Boys’ High School, NSW
Jihad Dib, Principal, Punchbowl Boys’ High School, NSW
11:20
Engaging staff within a university environment
Mary Kelly, Equity Director, Queensland University of Technology
Mary Kelly, Equity Director, Queensland University of Technology
11:50
Engaging staff within a VET environment
Deb Daly, Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, QLD, & Chair, TAFE Directors Australia
Deb Daly, Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, QLD, & Chair, TAFE Directors Australia
12:20
Panel discussion
Partnerships within institutions
Jihad Dib, Principal, Punchbowl Boys’ High School, NSW
Mary Kelly, Equity Director, Queensland University of Technology
Deb Daly, Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, QLD, & Chair, TAFE Directors Australia
Partnerships within institutions
Jihad Dib, Principal, Punchbowl Boys’ High School, NSW
Mary Kelly, Equity Director, Queensland University of Technology
Deb Daly, Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, QLD, & Chair, TAFE Directors Australia
12:40
Lunch
UNIVERSITY – VET PARTNERSHIPS
1:40
A new equity advisory council for the VET sector
Jennifer Gibb, Director, National VET Equity Advisory Council
- Background to the new advisory arrangements
- Information regarding the new advisory council and the equity reform agenda in VET
- How the Council will go about its new advisory role
Jennifer Gibb, Director, National VET Equity Advisory Council
2:00
Rethinking equity policy in tertiary education - why VET and higher education have to work together
Dr Leesa Wheelahan, Senior Lecturer, School of Education & Professional Studies, Griffith University
Dr Leesa Wheelahan, Senior Lecturer, School of Education & Professional Studies, Griffith University
2:30
University and VET partnerships: working within a dual-sector institution
Prof. David Battersby, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Ballarat
- Access and participation issues in dual and multisector universities
- Pathways and credit challenges and responses
- How the Education Investment Fund is assisting with the social inclusion imperative
- Innovative examples from the University of Ballarat as a multi-sector, regional university
Prof. David Battersby, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Ballarat
3:00
Afternoon tea
3:20
University and VET partnerships: working across institutions
Prof. Sue Kilpatrick, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Rural & Regional), Deakin University
Prof. Sue Kilpatrick, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Rural & Regional), Deakin University
3:50
Panel discussion
university/vet partnerships
Jennifer Gibb, Director, National VET Equity Advisory Council
Dr. Leesa Wheelahan, Senior Lecturer, School of Education & Professional Studies, Griffith University
Prof. David Battersby, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Ballarat
Prof. Sue Kilpatrick, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Rural & Regional), Deakin University
university/vet partnerships
Jennifer Gibb, Director, National VET Equity Advisory Council
Dr. Leesa Wheelahan, Senior Lecturer, School of Education & Professional Studies, Griffith University
Prof. David Battersby, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Ballarat
Prof. Sue Kilpatrick, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Rural & Regional), Deakin University
REGIONAL / COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
4:10
Examining the role universities play in regional development
Prof. Bruce Wilson, Co-Director, PASCAL International Observatory, RMIT University
Prof. Bruce Wilson, Co-Director, PASCAL International Observatory, RMIT University
4:40
Get Ready for Uni: the transitioning of students with disability into higher education
Michelle Hayter, National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region, National Disability Coordination Officer Program
- Improving transitions - helping people with a disability from school or community into post-school education and training and subsequent employment
- Increase participation by people with a disability in higher education, vocational education and training and employment
- Establishing better regional partnerships between schools, universities, TAFEs, training providers, disability service providers in order to work together to provide the best possible assistance for people with a disability
Michelle Hayter, National Disability Coordination Officer, Greater Western Sydney Region, National Disability Coordination Officer Program
5:10
End of day one
8:30
Networking and coffee
8:50
Opening remarks by the Chair
Prof. Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney
Prof. Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney
UNIVERSITY – UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
9:00
University partnerships in Brisbane
Prof. Peter Coaldrake, Vice-Chancellor, Queensland University of Technology, & Chair, Universities Australia
Prof. Peter Coaldrake, Vice-Chancellor, Queensland University of Technology, & Chair, Universities Australia
9:30
University partnerships in Sydney
Prof. Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney
Prof. Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney
Regional/Community Partnerships - Part Two
10:00
Learning in Place – de-institutionalising the debate
Elizabeth McGregor, Institute Director, North Coast TAFE
Tony Dreise, Director, North Coast Aboriginal Learning Partnerships & Director, TAFE Services - Community Partnerships & Inclusion, North Coast TAFE
Elizabeth McGregor, Institute Director, North Coast TAFE
Tony Dreise, Director, North Coast Aboriginal Learning Partnerships & Director, TAFE Services - Community Partnerships & Inclusion, North Coast TAFE
10.30
The Federal Government's vision and plans for social inclusion through education partnerships
Jason Coutts, Branch Manager, Equity, Performance and Indigenous Branch, Higher Education Group, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Jason Coutts, Branch Manager, Equity, Performance and Indigenous Branch, Higher Education Group, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
10:50
Morning tea
UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
11:10
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS
University – school partnerships in disadvantaged communities in the UK
Prof. Lori Beckett, The Winifred Mercier Professor of Teacher Education, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
University – school partnerships in disadvantaged communities in the UK
- Focus on teachers’ work practices, student engagement and school renewal
- Teacher-led research & development project work on issues of concern
- Academic and teacher partners constructing 3rd space knowledge
- Showcase of work done in inner city Leeds schools
Prof. Lori Beckett, The Winifred Mercier Professor of Teacher Education, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
11:50
National partnerships in low SES school communities: a federal government perspective
Rebecca Cross, Group Manager, Schools - Lifting Educational Outcomes, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Rebecca Cross, Group Manager, Schools - Lifting Educational Outcomes, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
12:20
National partnerships in low SES school communities: a state policy perspective
Liz Furler, Executive Director, Policy, South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services
Liz Furler, Executive Director, Policy, South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services
12:50
Lunch
1:50
Creating a university – school partnership: Australian National University
Prof. Marie Carroll, Director, Graduate Education, Australian National University
Prof. Marie Carroll, Director, Graduate Education, Australian National University
2:20
Creating a university – school partnership: The University of Sydney
Annette Cairnduff, Director, Social Inclusion, The University of Sydney
Annette Cairnduff, Director, Social Inclusion, The University of Sydney
2:50
Afternoon tea
3:05
Sustaining long term university-school partnerships: Victoria University
Dr. Merryn Davies, Co-Director, Access and Success Project, Victoria University & Dr Bill Eckersley, Co-Director, Access and Success Project, Victoria University
Dr. Merryn Davies, Co-Director, Access and Success Project, Victoria University & Dr Bill Eckersley, Co-Director, Access and Success Project, Victoria University
3:35
Sustaining long term university - school partnerships: University of South Australia
Deborah Tranter, Consultant Student Equity, University of South Australia
- Institutional mission, policies and planning
- How a whole-of university approach enhances partnerships
- From remediation to reciprocity
- Future developments in a post-Bradley world
Deborah Tranter, Consultant Student Equity, University of South Australia
4:05
Round table discussion
(20 minutes of debate and Q&A from the audience)
- Thinking and doing social inclusion between universities and schools
- What constitutes successful partnerships in this context?
- Getting them in and keeping them in
(20 minutes of debate and Q&A from the audience)
4:25
Closing remarks from the Chair
4:30
Close of conference
