Induction for new academic staff

All new academic staff are to participate in a one day induction workshop and an individual learning contract. This activity is structured around a process of defining learning outcomes, implementing strategies and evaluating outcomes. The learning contract includes:

completion of an online disabilities awareness module
developing a small action learning plan
implementation of the action learning plan
meeting with LTSU faculty representatives

Workshop resources

Learning and Teaching at USQ 'Induction Workshop' Booklet (PDF* 108kb) outlines:

The USQ Learning and Teaching Plan
What is expected of USQ Students
The context of teaching at USQ
USQ support systems for learning & teaching
Evaluation of learning and teaching
My teaching philosophy
Building a track record in learning and teaching

See the induction program Sem 2 2009 (PDF* 52kb)

*This file is in Portable Document Format (PDF) which requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy of Acrobat Reader may be obtained from Adobe.

Vice-Chancellor Bill Lovegrove welcomes staff to USQ**.

**This video file will play using the Windows Media player, and will play over a broadband (or better) connection.

Online induction course

An online induction course on USQStudyDesk is available, and USQ staff can self-enrol in it. When you click on the link, you will be requested to to enrol yourself in this course, and by clicking yes you will be provided with access.

While this course is specifically designed for sessional (part-time and casual) staff, it may be useful to other teaching staff as well.

Contact us

Learning and Teaching Support Unit
Toowoomba Campus
S Block
3rd floor
Email: academic development