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8.00
Registration and coffee
8.50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Dr. Steven Stern, University General Counsel and Professorial Associate, Victoria Law School, Victoria University
Dr. Steven Stern, University General Counsel and Professorial Associate, Victoria Law School, Victoria University
REGULATION AND REFORM
9.00
Managing the universities’ role as a government institution and body corporate
David Gonski AC, Chancellor, The University of New South Wales
- The optimal regulatory mix between the institution and government
- Will academic boards have the power to influence governance decisions?
- Strengthening governance at the institutional level
- Improving professionalism of university management?
David Gonski AC, Chancellor, The University of New South Wales
9.30
Improving HE access and outcomes for Indigenous and SES populations
Professor Trevor Waring AM, Chancellor and Conjoint Professor of Psychology, The University of Newcastle
- How is the government’s social inclusion agenda being implemented in universities?
- What are universities doing to achieve higher attainment?
- What are the challenges associated with retaining students?
- Strategies to integrate SES and Indigenous students
Professor Trevor Waring AM, Chancellor and Conjoint Professor of Psychology, The University of Newcastle
10.00
Examining the objectives of a national framework for HE
Professor Daryl Le Grew, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Tasmania
- How are universities governed in the current Australian context?
- What are the objectives of a national framework?
- Challenges and initiatives of national harmonisation
- Is higher education at risk of over regulation?
Professor Daryl Le Grew, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Tasmania
10.30
Morning tea
QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
10.50
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
Analysing the impact of the Bologna Process on governance issues
Lesley Wilson, Secretary General, European University Association
Analysing the impact of the Bologna Process on governance issues
- Examining the Bologna Process: degree structures, credit transfers and the use of diploma supplement
- Harmonising qualification standards and requirements
- Implementing and managing the Bologna tools
- Lesson learnt and challenges for the next decade
- Implications of an international qualifications framework
Lesley Wilson, Secretary General, European University Association
11.30
Examining the strengthened AQF
Suzy McKenna, Principal Project Officer, Australian Qualifications Framework Council
- Establishing standards and qualifications at a national level
- Developing coherent qualification learning outcomes
- The benefits of a levels based national framework
Suzy McKenna, Principal Project Officer, Australian Qualifications Framework Council
12.00
Lunch
TEQSA AND PERFORMANCE BASED INITIATIVES
1.00
Regulation and quality improvement: challenges for TEQSA
Dr Jeanette Baird, Director SAI Operations, Australian Universities Quality Agency
- TEQSA: what we know about how it will operate
- The TEQSA standards framework
- Mapping TEQSA against features of good practice
- Regulation and quality improvement: balancing accountability, incentives and trust
Dr Jeanette Baird, Director SAI Operations, Australian Universities Quality Agency
1.30
Preparing for new quality assurance arrangements, new auditing and reporting requirements and performance-based initiatives
Professor Hilary Winchester, Auditor, Australian Universities Quality Agency and Pro Vice-Chancellor, The University of South Australia
- What are the challenges for TEQSA?
- What impact will TEQSA have on universities?
- How will TEQSA shape governance priorities?
- The impact of combining with State Accreditation authorities and other non-self accrediting higher education providers
- How will TEQSA manage its role in relation to compacts, standards and performance benchmarks?
Professor Hilary Winchester, Auditor, Australian Universities Quality Agency and Pro Vice-Chancellor, The University of South Australia
2.00
Examining the impact and implications of the reaccreditation framework
Ben Vivekanandan, Manager Policy & Research, Australian Council for Private Education & Training
- How will the reforms impact the way institutions are accredited and governed?
- How will institutions satisfy the reaccreditation standards?
- Governance models for competency and merit based systems
Ben Vivekanandan, Manager Policy & Research, Australian Council for Private Education & Training
2.30
Afternoon tea
ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE
2.50
Managing the academic body and responding to management issues
Professor Kevin McConkey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), The University of Newcastle
- Ensuring effective academic governance
- Examining the corporate management model
- Staff workloads in an increasingly complex environment
- Dealing with burnout, resentment and disengagement of staff
- What should future policies focus on?
Professor Kevin McConkey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), The University of Newcastle
3.20
Governance and risk management strategies
Lee Ward, Director – Audit & Risk Management, Monash University
- Embedding risk management within the planning process
- Risk management to achieve strategic objectives
- Risk management for legal compliance
Lee Ward, Director – Audit & Risk Management, Monash University
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES
3.50
The university governance structure and decision making process: how does it work and how can it be strengthened?
Pamela Hass, University Secretary and Director Governance Services, The University of Western Australia
- Corporate governance structures in universities
- Collegial model vs. centralised managerial approach
- Consultation, collaboration and stakeholder engagement in the decision making process
- Impacts of lack of consultation
- Strategies for effective communication, negotiation and team building in the governance process
Pamela Hass, University Secretary and Director Governance Services, The University of Western Australia
4.20
PANEL DISCUSSION
Analysing governance frameworks and linking performance with the size and composition of the academic boar
A/Professor Todd Walker, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Quality) and Chair, Academic Board, The University of Ballarat
Professor Kevin McConkey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), The University of Newcastle
Analysing governance frameworks and linking performance with the size and composition of the academic boar
- Who is accountable and responsible for governance?
- Should responsibility be delegated to committees?
- How are academic boards constituted?
- What is the ideal size and composition?
- How does this impact performance?
A/Professor Todd Walker, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Quality) and Chair, Academic Board, The University of Ballarat
Professor Kevin McConkey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), The University of Newcastle
4.50
Closing remarks from the Chair
5.00
Networking drinks
8.30
Registration and coffee
8.45
Opening remarks from the Chair
Rhonda Hawkins, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Corporate Strategy & Services, University of Western Sydney
Rhonda Hawkins, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Corporate Strategy & Services, University of Western Sydney
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
9.00
KEYNOTE
Strengthening the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislation
Tulip Chaudhury, Manager, International Quality BranchDepartment of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Strengthening the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislation
Tulip Chaudhury, Manager, International Quality BranchDepartment of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
9.30
Achieving and maintaining a globally engaged and internationally competitive HE sector
Professor Trevor Grigg, former Deputy Vice Chancellor (International and development), The University of Queensland
- Key themes and objectives behind the Baird Review
- Institutional governance imperative global engagement
- What constitutes good institutional governance?
Professor Trevor Grigg, former Deputy Vice Chancellor (International and development), The University of Queensland
10.00
Morning tea
STUDENT DEMAND MODEL
10.20
ROUND TABLE
Challenges for university management in demand based funding
Professor Stephen Parker, Vice-Chancellor & President, The University of Canberra
Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor, Charles Darwin University
Challenges for university management in demand based funding
- Demand-driven opportunities for universities and students
- The difficulties in forecast modelling and planning
- Will competition be inhibited by standardisation?
- Is this moving towards an anti-competitive model?
- Preparing for the student demand driven model
Professor Stephen Parker, Vice-Chancellor & President, The University of Canberra
Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor, Charles Darwin University
11.00
Competition policy and regulation in higher education
Professor Stephen King, ex-Commissioner, ACCC and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University
- Competitive neutrality and competition law
- What activities are exempt from competition law?
- Exemptions from competition laws
Professor Stephen King, ex-Commissioner, ACCC and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University
IP LEGISLATION
11.30
Challenges for universities and tertiary institutions
Michael Angliss, Intellectual Property Manager, UniQuest
- IP law reform and policy development
- Who has the right to academic inventions?
- Protecting IP investments and the innovation landscape
Michael Angliss, Intellectual Property Manager, UniQuest
12.00
Lunch
RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND QUALITY
1.00
Building international research collaborations and research networks
Professor Peter Rathjen, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Melbourne
- Strategies to boost international research collaborations
- How international research impacts Australian universities
- Managing international innovation and research initiatives
Professor Peter Rathjen, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Melbourne
1.30
TEQSA and Research Quality
Professor Lawrence Cram, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice President, Australian National University
- Quality standards and its impact on research quality
- What are the effects of quality assessment on research outcomes?
- What has been done to improve research quality?
Professor Lawrence Cram, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice President, Australian National University
2.00
Governing the research agenda at the university level
Professor Max Lu, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Queensland
- Adapting to new governance models for research
- How to navigate grant schemes?
- What areas receive research funding?
Professor Max Lu, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Queensland
2.30
Afternoon tea
SKILLS AND THE WORKFORCE
2.50
Examining the application of skills within higher education
Robin Shreeve, CEO, Skills Australia
- Skills Australia's National Workforce Development Strategy
- Skills development for return on investment
- Policy development in skills application in UK and Australia
Robin Shreeve, CEO, Skills Australia
3.20
Integrating learning pathways in the VET and HE sector
Liz Harris, Managing Director, Challenger Institute of Technology and Jamieson, General Manager Training Services, Challenger Institute of technology
- Developing pathway programs between the sectors
- Increasing participation of students from low SES backgrounds in HE
- Can governance structures be harmonised across the sectors?
Liz Harris, Managing Director, Challenger Institute of Technology and Jamieson, General Manager Training Services, Challenger Institute of technology
3.50
Industrial relations in the tertiary education sector
Grahame McCulloch, General Secretary, National Tertiary Education Union
- IR policy directions and reform
- The future of Fair Work Australia
- enterprise bargaining and remuneration
- implications for IR in universities
Grahame McCulloch, General Secretary, National Tertiary Education Union
4.20
PANEL DISCUSSION
The role of the Council and issues surrounding staffing policies
Mediator: Dr. Steven Stern, University General Counsel and Professorial Associate, Victoria Law School, Victoria University
Heather Karmel, University Council Secretary, The University of Adelaide
Dr Julie Wells, University Secretary and Vice President, RMIT University
Leslie Chalmers, Council Member, Edith Cowan University
The role of the Council and issues surrounding staffing policies
- Driving strategy, planning and control
- What is the role of Council in governance decisions?
- Governing organisational culture and workplace ethics
Mediator: Dr. Steven Stern, University General Counsel and Professorial Associate, Victoria Law School, Victoria University
Heather Karmel, University Council Secretary, The University of Adelaide
Dr Julie Wells, University Secretary and Vice President, RMIT University
Leslie Chalmers, Council Member, Edith Cowan University
4.50
Closing remarks from the Chair
5.00
End of conference
