Awards
Australian Awards | SCU Awards
Teaching awards help us to recognise and celebrate excellence in teaching. The range of awards available to SCU staff allow us to recognise the work of individuals and teams across a wide range of achievement levels. At a sector level, the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) recognise and reward contributions that are outstanding on an Australia-wide scale. The Vice Chancellor’s Citations recognise and reward contributions that are outstanding within Southern Cross University. All staff, whether academic, professional, contract or sessional, as well as institutional associates, are eligible to apply for a teaching award.
Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT)
The Australian Awards for University Teaching are awarded in three categories:
- Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- Awards for Teaching Excellence
- Program Awards
Success in any of these categories recognises the award recipient, whether an individual or team, as an outstanding teacher on a national scale.
In 2018 the AAUT will be organised by Universities Australia. Details are not yet available.
Interested applicants should contact Cathryn McCormack.
Recipients of AAUT Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
2017
Dr Rob Garbutt, School of Arts and Social Sciences
For enabling students in the arts and social sciences to successfully make the transition into university culture as beginning students and as beginning researchers
2016
Marilyn Chaseling, School of Education
For a capstone unit that empowers Bachelor of Education (Primary) pre-service teachers to launch their teaching careers
SCU Teaching Awards
SCU’s Teaching Awards, the Vice Chancellor’s Citations, are offered annually in two categories:
The Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning recognise the work of staff whose work has had a significant impact on student learning over an extended period.
The Citations for Excellence in Student Engagement recognise the work of staff on short-term or casual contracts in a specific context over one or two years.
A comprehensive program supports applicants to reflect on their teaching, identify appropriate evidence, and write a statement in the style required for the awards.
In 2018 applicants must submit an intent to apply by 18 June, with final applications due 31 August. Further details will be advertised in May 2018.
Recipients of Vice Chancellor’s Citations
2017 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Brendan Kelaher and Anna Scott, School of Environment, Science and Engineering
For creating a teaching-industry nexus that enriches student learning and provides the skills needed for a successful career in marine management.
COMPASS Team: Andrew Woods, Michael Grande, Fiona Lotherinton, Paula Steffensen and Theane Theophilos, School of Health and Human Sciences
For the COMPASS program: Fostering Peer Assisted Learning communities in clinical laboratories which enhance student confidence, clinical skill acquisition, leadership skills and professional socialisation
Christos Markopoulos, School of Education
For inspiring and empowering beginning teacher-education students in a large-enrolment, first-year mathematics discipline unit, through innovative teaching and being an enthusiastic and encouraging educator
2017 Citations for Excellence in Student Engagement
Mandy Hughes, School of Arts and Social Sciences
For creating a supportive space where online Social Science students can critically engage in sociological ideas as members of a compassionate and well-informed learning community.
Emma Kearney, School of Arts and Social Sciences
For engaging first year students with their transition to university through a supportive classroom environment that promotes student wellbeing and a passion for learning.
Nick Mattingly, School of Arts and Social Sciences
For cultivating empathy in students by engendering critical self-reflection in the arts and humanities.
Kayleen Wood, School of Business and Tourism
For engaging first year students with their transition to university through a supportive classroom environment that promotes student wellbeing and a passion for learning.
Full list of SCU staff receiving an SCU Vice Chancellor’s Citation [pdf to be added when ready]
Sample application statements are available in the SoTL Blackboard workgroup: