1. 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 2009. Chi Baik Centre for the Study of Higher Education

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Web resources http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/academic_dev/sessional.html

6. The University of Melbourne > Centre for the Study of Higher Education Print resources Can be downloaded from: http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/academic_ dev/sessional.html http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/academic_ dev/sessional.html

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