2003 Profiles Information Session RMIT 2003 Profiles 2003 Profiles Information Session Sue Bolt Director – Planning, Quality and Performance Planning Group 28 February 2003

Outline of Presentation: RMIT 2003 Profiles Outline of Presentation: 2002 objectives and outcomes Evaluation of 2002 process 2003 process - including program identification for resource re-allocation Information sessions Timeline

RMIT 2002 Objectives: 2003 Profiles Alignment of RMIT’s profile with goals articulated in the Strategic Plan Continuous improvement of RMIT programs Focus on delivery of high quality services to students and other clients

RMIT 2002 Objectives: 2003 Profiles Re-allocation of resources / development of new income streams to allow flexibility and proactive planning New programs in line with emerging needs Quality improvement initiatives New income streams Rest / phase out programs $ $ $

Programs with teaching quality in bottom 10% identified: RMIT 2003 Profiles 2002 Outcomes: Programs with teaching quality in bottom 10% identified: 32 programs in Higher Ed 18 programs in VET Strategies to address these programs: VET : SCH reallocated into new product development and innovation initiatives Higher Education : no 2003 intake

RMIT 2002 Outcomes (cont): 2003 Profiles Resources reallocated to 5 strategic initiatives (‘stem & branch’ programs) Curriculum development underway in: Environment Design Infrastructure Engineering Nanotechnology Communications

RMIT 2002 Outcomes (cont): 2003 Profiles Program Lead Faculty Program Leader Allocation B Communication ADC Peter Horsfield $102k B Design CE Barbara de la Harpe $143k B Environmental Science App Sci Ian Fraser $101k B Nanotechnology Ken McGregor $87k B Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Eng Mike Xie $349k

Evaluation of 2002 Process: RMIT 2003 Profiles Evaluation of 2002 Process: Key themes identified through survey and consultations: More explicit link with University strategy and goals   Support new ways of working – ‘dissolving the boundaries’ Greater attention to implementation, monitoring and communication

Evaluation of 2002 Process (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Evaluation of 2002 Process (cont): Key themes identified through survey and consultations: Align with other planning process, eg. Budget Integrate ‘big picture’ with Faculty and Departmental planning activities Improve dialogue between Faculties / Centre

RMIT 2003 Process 2003 Profiles Three drivers: Quality Viability Relevance Changes since the 2002 process: Information sharing Increased emphasis on program viability Role of VCE

Teaching Quality Assessment: RMIT 2003 Profiles Teaching Quality Assessment: How do we assess teaching quality? External surveys of graduates: HE: Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) VET: Student Outcomes Survey (SOS)

Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): Each program is assessed by examining two conditions: Its absolute CEQ / SOS scores Its CEQ / SOS scores relative to its field of study

Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): CEQ / SOS validity: Externally validated and used in ‘Good Guides’ rankings Relatively high response rate (approx. 50%) Some programs return no data Poor programs performance in BOTH 2001 and 2002 surveys to be considered for the  ‘Bottom 30%’ CEQ / SOS scores for 2002 can still be utilised

Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Teaching Quality Assessment (cont): Analysis levels: Bottom 10%: Highest priority for phase out / rest 11-20%: Rest / reduce intake / review quality 21-30%: Ongoing quality reviews

Evaluating Program Viability: RMIT 2003 Profiles Evaluating Program Viability: Evaluated through: Student demand Cost effectiveness

Evaluating Program Viability (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Evaluating Program Viability (cont): Data and tools: Level of activity: EFTSU / SCH (3 years data) Level of demand VTAC applications VTAC ‘Top Three’ preferences Postgraduate and international applications

RMIT Program Relevance: 2003 Profiles Influenced by: Graduate outcomes Industry demand Analysis of emergent industry-related issues

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Industry Consultation: Shape RMIT’s positioning through interaction with key industries 11 industries chosen in 2002 – draft dossiers produced Industry consultations - first steps to build on the dossiers

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Industry Input: Intelligence Gathering/ Environmental Scans Draft Dossiers Input to Profile Consultations and feedback (incl. Scenarios) Final Dossiers Review for improvement

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Which industries? Printing and Graphic Technology Fashion (including Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Leather) Design Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Which industries? (cont) Infrastructure Global Sustainability Geospatial Science Chemical Health & Lifestyle Retail Financial Services

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Consultation Process: Draft dossiers as basis for consultation Brought together internal and external experts Grouped industries together for cross linkages Used scenario planning methodology

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Consultation Process (cont): Scenario Planning Methodology Issues Causes Possible Scenarios RMIT Implications and Response

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): What have we learned? Discovered and annotated issues / causes Proposed scenarios Identified ‘over the horizon’ issues that need to be addressed Now with participants for further input (implications / response)

Program Relevance (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Program Relevance (cont): Next steps: Finalise dossiers (from various inputs) Feed scenario findings (not yet complete) into profile process Develop conversations around scenarios and the industries under consideration Other industries for consideration Identify RMIT capability Identify RMIT contribution

Profile Information Sessions: RMIT 2003 Profiles Profile Information Sessions: Student Experience at RMIT Research and research training Practice - Based Research Managing L Profile Higher Ed Review – positioning RMIT Industry dossiers

Profile Information Sessions (cont): RMIT 2003 Profiles Profile Information Sessions (cont): Packaging profile GATS and international profile Global business development plan Budget planning Sharing of good teaching practice Student performance outcomes Please suggest more…

RMIT Timelines: 2003 Profiles Week 1 March Distribution of data and planning tools to HODs Profiles page on planning portal Week 2 March VCE agree on criteria for investment in 2004

RMIT Timelines (cont): 2003 Profiles Week 4 March PVCs Academic submit analysis of programs with recommendations for phase out / rest / quality improvement to VCE VCE to consider recommendations regarding reallocation of resources

RMIT Timelines (cont): 2003 Profiles Week 2 April VCE finalise decisions regarding resource allocation and profile for 2004 Week 4 April Check and submission of VTAC guide Communication strategy in place

Planning Group Web Portal RMIT 2003 Profiles Further information: Planning Group Web Portal www2.rmit.edu.au/departments/ircu/planning.php