OLT Citations

Citations are awarded to academic, general and sessional staff, and institutional associates, who have made significant contributions to student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period.

A concise citation is used to describe the distinctive contribution of each nominee/s. Each citation is unique and reflects the diversity of ways in which university staff and associates contribute to learning and teaching in higher
education. Citations therefore provide an opportunity for distinctive institutional missions, values and priorities in learning and teaching to be recognised.

Citations will be awarded for a wide range of contributions to student learning, where this contribution is already recognised for achievements within the nominating institution.

Closing date (for internal review): 27 April 2012

Value: $TBA

Presentations: TBA 

Eligibility

1. All nominations must relate to contributions to student learning in higher education.  A nomination must show how you have influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience.
2. Nomination is open to academic staff, general staff, sessional staff and institutional associates (full-time or fractional, continuing or contract).
3. Show that recognition has been gained from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community; and been sustained over time.
4. Both team and individual nominations are encouraged.
5. Nominee/s can be included in only one nomination in any year.
6. Individual citation recipients are not eligible for renomination within three years of receiving a citation (i.e. if a recipient in 2006, then not eligible to reapply until 2010)

Selection Criteria

Nominees are required to select one or two selection criteria. The nomination will be judged on the quality of the nomination against the criteria and the extent to which they show evidence (in the written statement) that their contribution has:

1. influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience;
2. gained recognition from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community; and
3. been sustained over time.

The selection criteria are:

1. Approaches to the support of learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn. This may include fostering student development by stimulating curiosity and independence in learning; contributing to the development of students’ critical thinking skills, analytical skills and scholarly values; encouraging student engagement through the enthusiasm shown for learning and teaching; inspiring and motivating students through high-level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; enabling others to enhance their approaches to learning and teaching
2. Development of curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field. This may include developing and presenting coherent and imaginative resources for student learning; implementing research-led approaches to learning and teaching; demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of the field of study in the design of the curriculum and the creation of resources for learning; communicating clear objectives and expectations for student learning; providing support to those involved in the development of curricula and resources; contributing professional expertise to enhance curriculum or resources
3. Approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster
   independent learning. This may include integrating assessment strategies with the specific aims and objectives for student learning; providing timely, worthwhile
   feedback to students on their learning; using a variety of assessment and feedback strategies; implementing both formative and summative assessment; adapting assessment methods to different contexts and diverse student needs; contributing professional expertise to enhance assessment and/or feedback
4. Respect and support for the development of students as individuals. This may include participating in the effective and empathetic guidance and advising of students; assisting students from equity and other demographic subgroups to
   participate and achieve success in their courses; influencing the overall academic, social and cultural experience of higher education
5. Scholarly activities and service innovations that have influenced and enhancedlearning and teaching. This may include showing advanced skills in evaluation and reflective practice; participating in and contributing to professional activities related to learning and teaching; coordination, management and leadership of courses and student learning; conducting and publishing research related to teaching; demonstrating leadership through activities that have broad influence on the profession.