UNE Business School 2012-2015

VisionRegionally based and globally connected, UNE Business School will be known throughout the world for the quality

of our on-campus student experience, the accessibility and flexibility of our online education, and our focus on research that is of particular significance to rural and regional communities. In the years to 2015, UNE Business School intends to: deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality to a larger number of students wherever

they may be living; be the business school of choice for research into regional issues of global significance; and be known for creating an environment where our students and staff thrive.

Leading online

We will be Australia’s leading school in providing high

quality business education online using innovative

delivery methods.

Research that matters

Our staff and HDR students will deliver research outcomes that are recognised by peers and the wider community as

excellent.

Quality on-campus experience

Our on-campus students will experience blended models mixing the best of our online delivery with engaging on-campus learning activities.

Formative Respectful Flexible Innovative

Inclusive

Our Values

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Mission

Regionally based and globally networked, UNE Business School is renowned for the quality of our student experience and the excellence of our research specialisations. We provide a formative educational experience on-campus and we bring our research and teaching to the world through the latest technologies.

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Vision

Regionally based and globally connected, UNE Business School will be known throughout the world for the quality of its on-campus student experience, the accessibility and flexibility of its online education, and its focus on research that is of particular significance to rural and regional communities.

Over the period 2012-2015, UNE Business School intends to: deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality to a larger number of students wherever they may be living and through innovative means; be the business school of choice for research into regional issues of global significance; and be known for creating an environment where our students and staff thrive.

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Our Values

FormativeRespectfulInclusiveFlexible

Innovative

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2013/14 priorities

High quality on-campus student experience

• On-campus mode of delivery highly valued by students

• Grow on-campus student numbers by 20%.

2015 Objectives2015 Priorities Key 2013/14 Priorities1. Identify adaptations to the on-campus delivery

model to better meet the needs of our students.2. Monitor on-campus student feedback about

units and reward high quality teaching.3. Market analysis to shape current and new

courses.4. All on-campus teaching spaces connected

online.

5. Strong collaboration between academic staff and the educational development team, exploring innovative methods of delivery, including T3.

6. Interrogate unit evaluations to determine what works well online. and reward high quality teaching.

7. Pursue EPAS accreditation.8. Raise profile of School’s achievements.

9. Successful applications for nationally competitive grants

10. Increase the number and quality of books and journal articles by academic staff to optimize 2015 ERA submission.

11. Cultivate vibrant research culture.

12. Active collaborations within UNE; with Penn State; OUC; UWS; Uni. Sydney; Chinese pathways partners; IPA; IPB; NISBN; TAFE; UNEP.

13. Strengthen relationships with key businesses and business networks in region, and beyond.

14. Investigate accounting clearing house and how to use WORK300 more strategically.

15. Review UNE Business School and GSB support structures to be most effective.

16. AQF compliance.17. Refurbishment of teaching spaces.

Leading on-line business education

• Enhance quality of online course offerings and experiment with new technologies,

• To be recognised as leading online innovation in business education; international accreditation.

• Off-campus enrolments increased by (10% u/g; 25% p/g)

Research that matters

• Our research outcomes in applied, agricultural and resource economics; business development and sustainability; policy and governance; and business education will be recognized as excellent by our peers and wider communities and relevant to rural and regional communities/business.

Innovative partnerships

• Regionally located and globally connected through our national and international collaborations, including cross-disciplinary projects.

• Strong collaborations with businesses within the region and more widely.

High quality service for students and staff

• The GSB will provide exemplary service to post-graduate business students;

• UNE Business School structure and service will enable academic staff to perform at the highest level, including managing AQF compliance

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Priority: High quality on-campus student experience

UNE Strategic Priority: 1 2013/14 Priorities Measure 2013/4 Actions Who? Date

Identify adaptations to the on-campus delivery model to better meet the needs of current and prospective students, including delivering new courses.

Average OSI for School based units 10% higher than 2012 data;

2015 on campus domestic enrolments 20% higher than in 2012

1) Innovate with on-campus delivery, including blended models.

2) Analyse results of unit evaluations and continue to enhance delivery.

3) Market analysis for domestic on-campus offerings.

4) Identify future oriented courses (and adapt existing courses) we can deliver flexibly.

5) Identify strategies for intercultural learning environments.

Unit coordinators/ed. DevelopersHead of School/Unit coordinatorsSchool Marketing Committee; MaPA.Course coordinatorsT&L Committee.

31/12/13

01/04/14

01/04/14

High quality teaching recognised and rewarded

T&L awards to staff within UNE Business School

1) UNE Business School Teaching awards.2) Support OLT citations

T&L Committee 30/11/13

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Priority: Leading online business education

UNE Strategic Priority: 2

2013/14 Priorities Measure 2013/4 Actions Who? Date

Strong collaboration between academic staff and the educational development and communications team, exploring new methods of delivery.

OSI for units 10% higher

1) Innovate with on-line delivery, including drawing on SAF project on innovation in learning and teaching.

2) Engage with UNE Open, identifying more pathways to our awards.

3) Analyse results of units evaluations and continue to enhance delivery.

4) Develop analytics around online delivery5) T&L showcases

Unit coordinators/ed. developers

Head of School/Unit coordinators

Course coords

Ed development team /LIH

31/12/13

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Cross-institutional arrangements for online delivery with national and international partners

Enrolments in UNE Business School awards from different partners grown by 25% on 2012 enrolments.

1) Initiate arrangements with IPB for the MEC Regional Development; explore exchange with undergrad agribusiness.

2) MBA International Social Entrepreneurship progressed with UOC, ESC Rennes, UWS.

3) Explore options for other institutions to do value chain unit online.

4) Identify units appropriate for UWS students to enrol in.

5) Identify opportunities for NBN supported delivery with international students

Head of School/T&L Committee

ITD

31/12/13

International accreditation

Become member of EPAS

1) Progress EPAS accreditation Academic Manager GSB Program Director

31/12/13

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Priority: Leading online business education

2013/14 Priorities Measure 2013/4 Actions Who? Date

Trimesters project – Summer Institute

Summer institute held at UNE campus and UNE Future campus

1) Design and deliver 2013/2014 summer institute for T3 offering

Director GSB, MaPA, HoS

28/2/14

Raise profile of UNE Business School

PR & media plan developed and enacted

1) Public relations activities undertaken to lift profile externally.

HoS; School marketing Committee; External Relations

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Priority: Research that matters

UNE Strategic Priority: 3

2013/14 Priorities Measure 2013 Actions Who? Date

Cultivate vibrant research culture

Number of visiting scholar; seminars, research support activities

1) Implement visiting scholars program2) Seminar series3) Training activities for HDR students

R&RT Committee 31/12/13

Successful applications for nationally competitive grants.

Increasing the number and quality of books, book chapters and journal articles published by academic staff.

Number of successful research grant applications.

1) Research incentives support applying for nationally competitive grants.

2) Support more applications for post-doctoral appointments within School.

3) Funding support for staff to attend international conferences to build collaborative networks, relevant to the School’s research themes.

4) School’s research incentives differentiate on quality of outcomes appropriate to level of appointment;

5) Mentoring activities supported

R&RT Committee

Professoriate

31/12/13

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Themes: applied, agricultural and resource economics; business development and sustainability; policy and governance; business education

Priority: Research that matters (contd)

2013/14 Priorities Measure 2013 Actions Who? Date

Increase profile of UNE Business School research activities

Currency of School’s research webpages

1) UNE Business School website updates with narratives around School’s research themes

2) All research conferences attended by staff to be reported through School newsletter

3) Media training for active researchers4) PR campaign in social media re research

highlights

R&RT Committee

Head of School/PPER Directorate

31/12/13

Increasing number of sponsored HDR students.

Number of sponsored students.

1) Developing stronger relationships with key funding bodies for HDR students – eg AusAid and ACIAR. Mentoring activities supported.

R&RT Committee 31/12/123

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Priority: Innovative partnerships

UNE Strategic Priority: 42013/14 Priorities Measure 2013Actions Who? Date

Cross-institutional arrangements for online delivery with national and international partners

Enrolments in UNE Business School awards from different partners equivalent to 20% of EFTSL by 2015

1) International MBA Social Entrepreneurship model progressed with UOC, ESC Rennes, UWS.

2) Explore opportunities for U. Syd students to do advanced agricultural economics units online

Head of School/T&L Committee

31/12/13

Innovative pathways with partners delivering high quality students

Pathways students’ performance relative to UNE Business School averages

1) Maintain &develop further relationships with high quality providers – China; Korea; Vietnam; Argentina; Indonesia; Philippines; Flight Centre.

2) Explore potential for video links between pathways students and oncampus students,

Head of School & IMaP

Unit coordinators and Faculty Academic Director

31/12/13

UNE is the university of choice for post-graduate agricultural education.

Increased number of AusAid & ACIAR HDR students in our awards.

1) Develop stronger ties with School of ERS and participate in ERS International Committee;

2) Develop strong ties with AusAid & ACIAR

Head of School and External Relations

31/12/13

Strong relationships with alumni, key businesses & business associations in region and beyond

Number of students in WORK 300;Relationships with businesses

1) Develop site for alumni network2) Develop WORK 300 strategically to

distinguish our awards;3) Investigate accounting clearing house for

accounting services;4) Appoint a business development manager

Head of SchoolWORK 300

championHead of School

31/12/1331/12/13

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Priority: High quality service for students and staff

UNE Strategic Priority: 52013/14 Priorities Measure 2013 Actions Who? Date

High level of student satisfaction with GSB services.

Student satisfaction with service

1) Innovate with on-line and personalised service delivery.

GSB

HoS/MaPA

31/12/13

331/12/13

Efficient and effective admin processes within UNE Business School to deliver high quality teaching and support research.

Staff satisfaction with support services

1) Review of administrative structures to ensure aligned with UNE Business School strategy.

2) Increase UNE Business School presence on social media

HoS/GSB Program Director; Ed Devt and Comms leader; UNE Business School Office MgrHoS/GSB Program Director; Ed Devt and Comms leader

31/12/13

An environment in which staff feel valued and respected.

PPR processes 1) Transparent and fair decision making; ongoing communication;

2) Goal setting and PPR completed in a timely and constructive manner.

3) School policies accessible through School website

4) Teaching spaces enhanced to support staff and students

Head of School; 31/12/123

AQF compliance APC approvals 1) Review all UNE Business School awards and amend for AQF compliance and strategic marketing

Chair T&L; Academic Manager

01/04/14

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