BRINGING STEM LIFE - Flinders University · 2019. 3. 13. · Strategic Plan 2018 03 Innovation We...
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BRINGING
LIFESTEMTO
Strategic Plan 2018
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
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We fulfill our purpose by living the University’s values:
IntegrityCourageInnovationExcellenceWhilst ensuring the ethos of being student centric is evident in all we do.
In addition to the descriptors available in the University’s 2025 agenda regarding how the values can be demonstrated, these can be further expanded and brought to life in the College of Science and Engineering as follows:
Integrity We value and serve our community
We make decisions with a social conscience
Courage We are innovative leaders in STEM education and research
We experiment bravely
We proactively explore possibilities by looking to the future
Why do we exist?We educate, explore, innovate and collaborate across all areas of Science and Engineering so that we can benefit individuals and the community.
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Innovation We are left field thinkers
We are innovators in STEM, developing and adopting new ideas and technologies early
We break down the traditional boundaries between the disciplines of STEM, and can identify and resolve issues from a broader perspective
We respectfully challenge the status quo
We seek non-traditional collaborative partnerships both within and outside of the University
We are vigilant in identifying and acting upon opportunities for improvement
Excellence We create a sense of belonging for our students, staff, alumni and partners
We provide excellent and personal service
We are simple and transparent in the way in which we do things
We provide high quality STEM education
We deliver high quality research
We value the contribution of each individual
We encourage multi-disciplinary teamwork
We facilitate team environments which enable early career staff to learn from more experienced colleagues
We collaborate and build a sense of collegiality within the College, across the University and with external stakeholders
It is my great privilege to be the Interim Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Science and Engineering as we release our inaugural College strategic plan. The plan has been shaped by the hearts and minds of many individuals collaboratively participating in a variety of workshops and strategy sessions.
Our College vision and mission are aligned to the University’s 2025 Agenda and brought to life through the University’s values of integrity, innovation, excellence and courage. We operate with a strong social conscious to positively impact the lives of our students and the wider community.
This in turn reinforces our commitment to a student-centred ethos and quest for excellence in everything we do.
I believe that many of the objectives detailed within the plan are so inherent in our collective minds that they will withstand the test of both time and successive leadership.
I therefore encourage you to read the plan and consider how your actions will enable us to bring STEM to life.
Professor Ian Menz Interim Vice President and Executive DeanCollege of Science and Engineering Flinders University
Why do we exist?
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We offer a comprehensive suite of STEM education with key targeted niche areas
We have a flexible contemporary STEM curriculum with multiple pathways
We have close links and partnerships with industry and government
We offer industrially relevant teaching and research programs
We nurture students from first contact, through their time at Flinders and beyond
We recruit staff who share the underlying ethos of the College and then support them to be the best they can
We understand the current and future job market and deliver education focused on successful employment outcomes
We utilise the natural environment available within Flinders to bring our teaching and research to life
We provide contemporary teaching, research and work spaces
We thoughtfully innovate and adapt our products and services to respond to changing market demand and expectations
We provide exceptional, personalised student support and customer service
We proactively engage with and support the community in STEM related activities
What we offer is ...
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What will make us unique?What we offer is ... TEACHING
We offer more pathways to students both into the College, and then within the College
We offer research opportunities from the first year i.e. a ‘student engineer’, rather than an ‘engineering student’
We offer niche degrees as part of a comprehensive STEM suite
We offer the most comprehensive WIL program in Australia
RESEARCH
We are part of the Tonsley Innovation Precinct, enabling us to collaborate closely with industrial and VET partners
Within our areas of research, we have some which are unique either locally or nationally
ORGANISATION
We are equally strong in S, T, E and M
We have a focused STEM academic operating unit
Our academic staff span the full spectrum from dedicated teaching roles through balanced roles to dedicated research roles
Our College based staff encompass all professional service related activities enabling end to end local administrative and technical support
INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT
We offer a leading edge teaching and research environment at Tonsley
We integrate the natural environment at Bedford Park into our teaching and research
We leverage off partnerships with external parties to broaden access to unique facilities
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We educate, explore, innovate and collaborate across all areas of Science and Engineering so that we can benefit individuals and the community
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IMPROVE INTERNAL COMMUNICATONS
IMPROVE PROCESSEFFICIENCY &EFFECTIVENESS
IMPROVE THE COLLEGE CULTURE & SENSE OFCOMMUNITY
IMPROVE STAFFCAPABILITY
IMPROVE TEACHINGEFFICIENCY & QUALITY
BUILD THE PROFILE OFCOLLEGE ACTIVITIES
IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER RESEARCH & TEACHING OUTCOMES
IMPROVE INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT
IMPROVE THE QUALITY& IMPACT OF RESEARCH
POSITIVELY IMPACTMORE PEOPLE WITHOUR TEACHING
IMPROVE GRADUATEEMPLOYMENTOUTCOMES
IMPROVE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
INCREASE RESEARCHINCOME
SUCCESS!
UNIVERSITY ENABLING INITIATIVES
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSKEY COLLEGE PROJECTS
Technical Services charging model
Research consortium program
Strategies for grant application success
College engagement plan
College staff ambassadors
Citizen Science
ERA strategies
Research staff mentoring scheme
Women in STEM
STEM at schools
Alternative degree exit points
Student growth plan
Student journey mapping
International student induction
Student retention plan
Student progression process improvement
Science Connect (WIL)
STEM employability factors
Integrate engineering service teams
College culture and staff wellbeing plan
Internal communication plan
Staff mentoring and development framework
Teaching and learning framework
Staff induction and onboarding
Leadership development program
Research management systems and dashboards
Research performance information
RDS Business Development
Research management systems and dashboards
Research performance information
Manufacturing Innovation Centre
Short courses
Enhanced Course Selection methodologies
Early assessment at risk students
Student complaints and appeals process
Web Transformations
University and South Ridge building infrastructure master plan
HPC platform
FLO redesign
InPlace
ServiceOne
Credit Assessment system improvements
Teaching quality policy framework
Staff intranet portal
Academic workload model and tracking
HR System
Research publication quality
Topic attrition
Graduate employment
Community engagement
Marketing and external communications plan
WIL in Science space
Technical equipment lifecycle plan
IDS equipment lifecycle plan
College buildings and infrastructure plan
Implement capital infrastructure projects
High failure topics
Curriculum and pedagogy redesign
Maths contemporary practice review
Teaching and research ordering processes
Academic grade book
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Point in time Load
SATAC preferences
International preferences
Research income
Gross revenue
Student / staff ratio
Student evaluation of teaching
Retention rate
Low enrolment topics
Staff diversity
Staff with a development plan
Pulse survey
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We have a suite of courses and topics that are scaffolded to achieve efficiency in delivery
We understand the cost and benefits of topic delivery
We have the right teaching spaces, appropriately set up and scheduled at the right time to optimise teaching effectiveness
We have the right staff and staffing contingencies in place to deliver the teaching program
We actively seek, monitor and consider student input to influence continual improvement of teaching
We have clear visibility of contemporary best practice and these are adopted as appropriate
We regularly review and enhance each teaching area, with the schedule determined by the lifecycle of the product
IMPROVE TEACHING EFFICIENCY & QUALITY
Objectives & Definitions
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We consider the full student experience, rather than just the immediate interaction
We are culturally and socially aware in our interactions
Student issues are resolved by the first person where possible
We understand the reasons and risk of students departing, and have effective strategies in place to support students in remaining at Flinders
We effectively support students as they transition to university life at Flinders
We provide an integrated experience for students where they feel they are treated and valued as an individual
IMPROVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
We understand the factors affecting graduate employability now and into the future
We integrate practical training to support the transition of students to the workplace
We offer widespread meaningful industrial experience across all STEM disciplines
IMPROVE GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Teaching
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We identify and support our key priority research areas both now and in the future
We invest for success in specific areas of research, including through staff appointments, staff development and infrastructure
We accurately record all official research activities
We explore both traditional and non-traditional sources of research income e.g. fellowships
We have a planned approach for acquiring research funds
INCREASE RESEARCH INCOME
We know all College activities and priority areas, and communicate them effectively
We have clear channels to promote College activities both externally and internally
We invest in College priority areas to attain maximum reach and build our profile
We advertise and communicate to grow key markets
BUILD THE PROFILE OF COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
We understand our current and future market both domestically and internationally and tailor our communications accordingly
Through innovation we develop and retire teaching offerings dependent on current and future market needs
The introduction of new teaching offerings and approaches results in overall growth, and do not detrimentally impact other offerings unless consciously agreed
Our product development is not constrained in thinking by the current product suite or current capability
We have flexible offerings and varied study pathways into and within the College
POSITIVELY IMPACT MORE PEOPLE WITH OUR TEACHING
We make conscious decisions around the ERA fields of research, and have comprehensive plans to improve
We have a clear publication strategy to maximise quality and impact
Research performance expectations are linked to the quality and impact of research
We provide an environment which promotes and supports translational research
IMPROVE THE QUALITY & IMPACT OF RESEARCH
Teaching Research
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We provide a range of formal and informal opportunities for staff to build networks, collaborations and teams
We promote and encourage the partnership between Academic and Professional staff, resulting in a one College team approach
We support the physical and emotional health of the College team
Staff clearly understand, own and embrace the University’s and College’s values and bring them to life in all that they do including their contribution to the College’s purpose
All staff are committed to driving and supporting improvements in workplace safety and employee wellbeing
We have active plans to improve diversity both in our staffing model, but also in terms of extending the reach of teaching
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IMPROVE INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
IMPROVE THE COLLEGE CULTURE AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY
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We have a plan which defines key focus areas for engagement
We pursue meaningful opportunities when they arise
We have a whole of College approach to engagement
We are seamless in our College interactions - a ‘One College / One Flinders’ approach underpinned by visibility of relationships and interactions
We proactively engage with our alumni network to maximise collaboration and industry engagement
IMPROVE INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT
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Reputation Culture
We offer clear, consistent and transparent communications where geographical location does not matter
Knowing or finding out who to contact is simple and intuitive
All staff are responsible for sharing their successes and news so they can be effectively communicated to the broader College
Communications are designed to ensure all staff have visibility of the broader College plan, progress, activities, innovations and successes
We encourage face to face communications
Communications and meetings are streamlined, and where appropriate captured for future reference
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We have a holistic approach to the training of staff; all training is supported as a part of a broader, tailored plan for each individual to help them achieve their career goals and the requirements of the role
Each tailored plan adopts the philosophy whereby training is a small component piece, supported by on the job training (putting learning into practice / work shadowing / project work etc) and coaching / mentoring
We support people to grow to their full potential within the requirements of the role
We have regular, open and authentic two-way conversations, acknowledging positive contributions and offering constructive feedback which are formalised annually to discuss performance and goals
IMPROVE STAFF CAPABILITY
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We know what infrastructure and equipment we need now and in the future to successfully improve research and teaching
We effectively communicate our infrastructure priorities, and campaign for their adoption by the University
We collaborate with other Colleges to optimise the use of infrastructure and equipment for the University
We have awareness of the University’s planning principles, and align our plans accordingly
IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER RESEARCH & TEACHING OUTCOMES
We consider our processes holistically from the point of view of the customer experience and with a view to process performance and impact on staff
Processes are designed to reduce the likelihood of error, but will also remove any non value-added steps e.g. approvals
We adopt a collaborative approach to business process improvement, and empower local staff to influence the change
We effectively communicate any priority improvements with a remit broader than the College, and campaign for their adoption by the University
IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCY & EFFECTIVENESS
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