Issues in Higher Education Management

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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This subject explores the role of managers in leading change processes in the transformation of universities. It critically explores contemporary issues affecting universities in Australia and worldwide and the strategies and stances that might be adopted by managers.

• Describe and analyse contemporary issues and priorities in Australian higher education.
• Develop strategies for responding to complex areas for change and transformation in universities.
• Develop processes for quality assurance in the context of new norms and values.

There are two pieces of assessment

• A 10 minute presentation (equivalent to 1000 words) due as scheduled throughout the semester 20%.

and

• Either a report to senior management analysing the possibilities for change management in relation to a current or emerging issue in higher education (4000 words) 80%, due final week of semester.

• Or the preparation of a research proposal on a current or emerging issue in higher education (4000 words) 80%, due final week of semester.

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.