1. adelaide.edu.au Festival of Learning and Teaching Professor Pascale Quester Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)

2. University of Adelaide2 A Demand Driven-Sector The Bradley Report and its fall out Graduates fuelling economic growth National targets Removal of funding caps for undergraduate degrees Increased competition in the sector

3. University of Adelaide3 A Student-centric approach Focus on student needs A shift towards learning and learning outcomes over teaching focus Students must be active participants in the learning process – Group and collaborative work – Problem-based learning – Case studies – Internships and work placements – Study abroad Flexibility is the key: Students live multiple lives!

4. University of Adelaide4 The Social Imperative: National goals Ambitious access and participation targets Increasing diversity of the student population New pathways for entry and growing cohort heterogeneity A customised approach that leads to students ability to fast track/slow down or change pathways Supporting differing needs at different times with different modes of delivery

5. University of Adelaide5 SATAC Offers by Entry Cohort Cohort20082009201020112012 Graduate Entry2%1%0%1% Special Entry5%6%8%10% TAFE1%2% 3% Tertiary Transfer7% 6%7% Year 1286%85%83%79% Total100% Source: Offer Model

6. University of Adelaide6 The International Challenge Student mobility - a wider view of internationalisation The European experience: Global education is here to stay Integrating international experience into curriculum: – Study abroad – Study tours – Intensive offshore experiences or internships – Singapore and off campus teaching Normalising the semester abroad. What would it take?

7. University of Adelaide7 E-learning: Opportunities and costs The digital generation Clear trends in terms of online adoption: – Social media – Wireless users – Increasing use of recorded lectures and podcasts Designing learning activities using technology The need for strategic investment: it is not a cheap substitute!

8. University of Adelaide8 Increase in wireless usage at the University of Adelaide, 2007-2011

9. University of Adelaide9 Increase in recording of lectures at the University of Adelaide, 2003-2011

10. University of Adelaide10 Program Structure Worldwide changes: – Bologna – The Melbourne Model – 3 + 2 or 4+1 and the AQF Rationalise and focus – Removing low intake units Relevance – Aligning to student and workplace needs Properly integrating the research-teaching nexus: not in terms of content but in terms of skills and attributes Structuring the academic year to allow flexibility

11. University of Adelaide11 TEQSA and Regulation The creation of TEQSA in 2012 and its first ‘cycle’ Risk profiles and re-registration vs Comprehensive audits Self-accreditation for Universities Complying with standards (provider, learning and teaching) Public scrutiny of operations and performance with the MyUni website

12. University of Adelaide12 Conclusion A new era is dawning for the sector Student choices will be a major driver New providers will emerge Success will be dependent on better meeting market needs A drive toward differentiation and rationalisation Prosperity will come from our successful response to these changes