Career Services, Synergies with ANZSSA, ISANA and Universities

NAGCAS Dr Alan McAlpine (QUT) Dr Julie Howell (Curtin)

About QUT One of Australia’s largest – 47,000 students Became a University in 1989 3 main campuses 6 Faculties 12% International students Graduate Employment rate above the national average

The ‘Ditto’ Factor

About Curtin One of Australia’s largest – 52,000 students Became a University in 1987 3 main campuses 5 Faculties 31% International students Graduate Employment rate above the national average

What do these numbers mean for The quality of the student experience Supporting and empowering students to achieve their educational and life goals Enhancing student wellbeing and development Improving student success and persistence Providing outreach to students at-risk Raising institutional student retention rates

QUT Blueprint4 Overall Vision to provide outstanding learning environments and programs that lead to excellent outcomes for graduates, enabling them to work in and guide a diverse and complex world characterised by increasing change to undertake high-impact research and development in selected areas, at the highest international standards, reinforcing our applied emphasis and securing significant commercial and practical benefits for the community and for our partners to strengthen and extend our strategic partnerships with professional and broader communities to reflect both our academic ambitions and our civic responsibility

Curtin’s Vision 2030 To be a beacon for positive change, embracing the challenges and opportunities of our times to advance understanding and change lives for the better. To provide richly interactive and personalised learning experiences for our students, equipping them with leadership skills for the future and valuing them as partners in education and research – and as long-term influencers of change within society. Through high-impact research in areas of strategic importance, to deliver outcomes of significant value to our communities locally, nationally and globally

Blueprint 4 – relevant priorities (edited) …top quartile of Australian universities for graduate employment outcomes Enhance opportunities for work-integrated learning (WIL) and transitions into professional practice …. Reducing the commencing bachelor-degree attrition rate from more than 16 per cent to 14 per cent by 2016 Continue our commitment to staff capability-building in the changing higher education environment and to the recognition and reward of teaching excellence Further develop courses and programs that capitalise on the opportunities of a deregulated market and make a difference to the real world Develop more comprehensive approaches to strengthening student engagement with learning and with the University.

Real World Learning Real world learning integrates theory, knowledge and skills of a discipline with professional and contemporary practice and comprises those elements across the whole curriculum which enable students to experience and understand the relevance of their learning to their work and lives. Is what all students experience Is a key component of our intentionally designed curriculum and co-curricula activities Aids transition to new professional pathways and/or future academic study Engages all stakeholders –staff, students, industry and community partners Is integrated throughout courses and contextualised to professional practice Involves learning experiences on campus and in industry and community settings

Work Integrated Learning (policy) Work integrated learning is integral to QUT's approach to curriculum design across courses and supports the University's overall vision through the following principles: All undergraduate courses are expected to provide the opportunity for students to undertake various forms of work integrated learning during their course. Work integrated learning should build mutually beneficial outcomes for students, the University, industry, professional partners and the community. The management of risks associated with work integrated learning is the responsibility of all stakeholders. Regular evaluation of work integrated learning informs an evidenced based approach toward realising both learning goals and benefits for all stakeholders

DAS/SSS Overarching Objectives (edited) Graduate Outcomes – top quartile for graduate destinations Purposeful Education Experiences – including work experiences Engagement with key stakeholders Student Success and Retention Access and Support – Widening Participation Strategy HDR and International Student Support Develop service delivery beyond normal working hours

Relevant Priorities Teaching Leaning and Student Experience Plan 2013 - 2017 Student Engagement / Satisfaction Retention / Attrition Rates Employment Outcomes Industry Engagement / Satisfaction Strategic Partnerships Leadership Program Curtin Learning Institute

Relevant Priorities Teaching Leaning and Student Experience Plan 2013 - 2017 Work Integrated Learning Placements Equity Participation Data Driven Learning (Analytics) Curtin Converged – Integration of Online, Hybrid and Collaborative Learning Curtin Extra Certificate

It’s Not Just Luck

Cascade Model – 40,000 + students

Ever Evolving

Career Development Framework In curriculum Modules Co-curricular workshops Opportunities Mentor Program RWPP Career Hub Fairs

Career Development Program 30 Modules 6 Programs 5 Modules (1 module=1hr) 1 Elective

Career Development Program Suite of 30 online, interactive modules 6 Career Development Programs Supporting student’s journey throughout their degree and beyond

Suite of Career Development Programs

Careerhub Data Driven Learning Relevant Priorities Learning Centre Leadership Faculty – CBS Orientation

Careerhub Data Driven Learning Relevant Priorities Learning Centre Leadership Faculty – CBS Orientation

Employability Award Curtin Converge Relevant Priorities Counselling

Careers for Tomorrow Student Engagement Relevant Priorities Well being Advisers

Rodney Equity Participation Relevant Priorities Faculty Advisers Well being Advisers Peer Mentoring

Guild – Financial Advisers Earn While You Learn Employment Relevant Priorities Guild – Financial Advisers Well being Advisers Peer Mentoring

Social Justice and Equity Indigenous Support Equity Relevant Priorities CAS Social Justice and Equity Well being Advisers

International Advisers Star Pronunciation Global Workforce Relevant Priorities International Advisers Learning Centre Well being Advisers

Connect We connect Employers and Professional bodies with students and graduates via career services, career services with each other across Australia and internationally and members to national and international research and trends. Support We support Graduate Career Practitioners to achieve the highest standards in their profession. We facilitate professional development opportunities, links, shared expertise, networks and resources. Advocate We actively voice the unique perspective that NAGCAS affords to the betterment of issues associated with graduate careers to the government, industry and media.

Counselling Student Financial Advisers First Year Experience, Orientation Peer Mentoring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Maori Interest Group (ATSIM) Spirituality & Religion Mental Health TAFE Student Services Heads of Service

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