USQ Current Fellowships
2011
Senior Fellows
Dr Alexander Kist (Faculty of Engineering and Surveying) for his development of an integrated evaluation tool that will measure the online teaching and learning activities and performance of students who rely on the internet for their course materials, study and teaching needs. The project will provide strategies for the design and use of an integrated platform that will assist students who study off campus and will augment USQ's inetrnational reputation for online materials delivery.
Associate Fellows
Dr Karen Noble (Faculty of Education), Dr Robyn Henderson (Faculty of Education), Dr Peter McIlveen (Faculty of Education), Assoc Professor Lorelle Burton (Faculty of Sciences) for their project to explore the concept and development of a web-based Virtual Education Commons that brings together students, teachers and academics into an on-line professional development experience. The program will extend the univesrity's student engagement activities and will involve USQ alumni in developing closer links with currently enrolled students and other community-based groups. The project will also provide a repository of tools for other USQ staff to access.
Assoc Professor Yan Li (Faculty of Sciences) for her work in investigating the impact of the USQ Networking Industry Partnership Program in developing graduate skills and work-ready students. In association with USQ's Careers and Employment staff, research survey results will be used to inform the continuous improvement of the program which allows enrolled students to gain an industry accredited Cisco Certified Networking Associate Certificate while completing their USQ degree. The program also trains Queensland IT teachers and IT professionals.
2010
Senior Fellows
Mr Steven Goh (Faculty of Engineering and Surveying)
Leadership Capacity of Academics and Professional Authority in Advancing Life-Long Learning of Professionals
Associate Fellows
Dr Chris Willems (Faculty of Arts)
The development and implementation of a pilot coaching program for lecturing staff about the presenting-to-camera environment |
Mrs Alice Brown (Faculty of Education), Dr Ann Dashwood (Faculty of Education), Dr Jill Lawrence (Faculty of Arts), Assoc Prof Lorelle Burton (Faculty of Sciences)
The online International Self-Assessment of Learning and Teaching (International SALT) project |
Prof Ronel Erwee (Faculty of Business) and Assoc Prof Peter Albion (Faculty of Education)
Communication strategies for Doctoral supervisors and students: doing it at a distance |
Dr Alexander Kist (Faculty of Engineering and Surveying) and Ms Lyn Brodie (Engineering and Surveying)
The development of an online marking rubric for use in self and peer assessment by students |
2009
Senior Fellows
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Professor David Dowling (Faculty of Engineering and Surveying)
Enhance relevant USQ programs so they are more attractive to distance students and industry partners, enhance articulation pathways, and facilitate recognition of workplace learning
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Dr Birgit Loch (Faculty of Sciences)
This project will increase the number of tablet pcs on campus, build capacity through staff training and support, consolidate innovative ideas and experiences with tablets and subsequently enhance the student learning experience
Associate Fellows
2008
Senior Fellows
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Dr Jacquie McDonald (Learning and Teaching Support Unit)
Building a culture of quality teaching and scholarship through communities of practice aligned with USQ's strategic initiatives
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Dr Joseph Mula (Faculty of Business)
Design and pilot test an Academic Interactive Dashboard (AID) which will integrate most of the learning technologies used at USQ
Associate Fellows
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Ms Lyn Brodie (Faculty of Engineering and Surveying)
Devise a different teaching paradigm with guidelines and teaching strategies for courses which have low enrolments and develop a professional resource package for involved staff
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Dr Birgit Loch (Faculty of Sciences)
Building capacity for teaching staff to engage with Web 2.0 technologies such as web conferencing, pod casting and screen casting
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Dr Karen Noble & Dr Robyn Henderson (Faculty of Education)
Develop a supportive community of practice where first year education students, academics, and learning and teaching support staff will be able to consider the multiple realities that characterise students' successful learning journeys