1. Institutional survey- preliminary results Student engagement in university decision-making and governance: towards a more systemically inclusive student voice

2. Good things are happening in Australia 47 institutions were asked to participate in our survey which was based on University of Bath’s survey 24 have responded to date 11 more have promised responses Current response rate is 50%, anticipated response rate is 75%

3. Institutions responding to survey Type of institution Number of respondents Group of 8 5 Australian technology network 4 Regional universities network 3 Innovative research universities 1 Non-aligned6 Open universities Australia 1 Other higher educational institutions 4

4. Where are students engaged and how Forum Number of institutions reporting student engagement in that forum Council 20 Academic board 24 Other institutional bodies 17 Faculty/school 24 Department 18 Course 22 Complaints/ grievances 19 Student association 20

5. Other forms of student engagement: student senators student representative councils vice chancellor’s advisory committees and similar consultation forums co-creation projects involving consultation and joint decision making, and specialist senior executive appointments focussing on student engagement mandated student participation in decision-making and governance bodies and requirement for student representation for a quorum to be formed in particular bodies

6. Recruitment Ease of recruitment Number of institutions reporting result Number Classified by type of institution Easy8 Group of eight 3 Australian technology network 1 Regional universities network 1 Innovative research universities 1 Non-aligned 1 Open universities Australia 0 Other higher educational institutions 1 Moderately challenging 11 Group of eight 2 Australian technology network 4 Regional universities network 0 Innovative research universities 0 Non-aligned 5 Open universities Australia 0 Other higher educational institutions 0 Difficult7 Group of eight 0 Australian technology network 0 Regional universities network 2 Innovative research universities Non-aligned 1 Open universities Australia 1 Other higher educational institutions 3

7. Where is engagement limited? Student category Number of institutions reporting limited engagement by this group undergraduate1 postgraduate13 Full time0 Part time16 Local0 international11 Minority groups9 Political aspirants2 Varies with topic1 none1 No response1

8. Improving engagement Improving student engagement-some examples Communication strategies Support Creating structures and roles to promote engagement Processes better advertising of opportunities social network regular information sessions (using social media and other channels) ‘what wall’ targeted leadership programs mentoring collaboration with student association formal committees involving VC/DVC Faculty Consultative Council student ambassadors appointment of PVC Governance Support Unit and Student Engagement and Development Team joint project to encourage participation Creation of permanent Student Engagement and Development Team improved elections and calling for representatives. review of student consultation involving student groups. proactive relationship building via consultation and regular meetings

9. Training. TrainerNo. of institutions reporting institution (formal programmes) 15 volunteers (staff) 2 staff who have this duty included in their work plan 11 student association (formal programmes) 7 National union of students 0 current student representative mentors 2 former student representatives 1 employed coaches, coordinators or education officers external provider 1212

10. Funding for training Source of fundingNumber of institutions reporting the institution 12 student amenities fund 5

11. How the institution perceives students. RoleRanking 1Ranking 2Ranking 3Ranking 4 Equal partner7224 Customer/consu mer 8512 expert3131 stakeholder1623 otherPartner but not equal 1 Learning community 1 Initiator of ideas 1

12. Case study possibilities The Hub ANU Student Staff Liaison Committees Student Representatives PVC Student Engagement and Equity

13. A further perceptions comment on survey… The university has been well served by a partnership model with strong collegiality which respects the nature of students and staff in the university. Students contribute best when expectations are clear and consistent.

14. Pilot projects Possibilities Volunteers?