The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education The Sessional Staff Project at The University of Melbourne National Colloquium: Sessional Staffing in HE and VE Victoria University, 27 November Chi Baik Centre for the Study of Higher Education
The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Melbourne’s framework for the training, support and recognition of sessional teachers Seven areas: 1.Recruitment and management 2.Induction and ongoing support 3.Professional development 4.Evaluation and feedback 5.Recognition and reward 6.Organisational and administrative support 7.Monitoring and review of policies/programs
The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Melbourne’s framework: some key points For all new sessional teachers: minimum 3-hour (paid) face-to-face induction program minimum 1 hour (paid) follow-up workshop provision of a reference guide specific to the New Generation degree or faculty up to two hours paid professional development per year opportunities to receive feedback on teaching
Centrally-run programs and support advice & assistance with the development of faculty and department-based programs annual forum for coordinators/supervisors online community (LMS) for coordinators/supervisors annual ‘advanced’ program for sessional staff (2-day intensive) print and online resources
The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Web resources
The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Print resources Can be downloaded from: dev/sessional.html dev/sessional.html
What next?