Professor Richard Johnstone

Professor Richard Johnstone, Executive Director of the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education made a presentation to USQ staff about the activities of the Carrick Institute and in particular the awards, grants and fellowships offered annually. Professor Johnstone's presentation covered:

• The mission and objectives of the Carrick Institute which was set up by the Federal Government in 2004 to promote and advance learning and teaching in Higher Education
  
  
• The Carrick Grants Scheme which includes the Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program, Priority Projects Program and Competitive Grants Program which offer multi-millions of dollars in grants annually. In 2007 USQ led a successful did for $215 368 as well as being involved as contributing university to a number of other successful bids
  
  
• Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching and Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning which carry prize money of between $10 000 and $50 000 each. In 2006/2007, USQ staff won two Awards for Australian university Teaching and 10 Carrick Citations
  
  
• Carrick Fellowships which provide $90,000 - $330 000 to individuals to undertake strategic, high profile activities.