Applying for a Citation for an Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

The ANU Committee for Awards for Excellence in Education invites nominees to submit a portfolio consisting of:

Cover Page (1 page)

One page listing the name, title and position of the team leader and team members, including phone numbers and email addresses; the ANU department/school/centre and College; and a list of contents

Written Statement (4 pages maximum)

The written statement should be presented in order, under the following headings:

1.  Citation (25 words maximum)

2.  Overview (100 words maximum, written in third person)

3.  Statement addressing selection criteria (one or more)

1. Approaches to the support of learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn.
2. Development of curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field.
3. Approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning.
4. Respect and support for the development of students as individuals.
5. Scholarly activities and service innovations that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching.

4.  Statement providing evidence for the ways in which the contribution has: influenced student learning, engagement and/or the overall student experience; been sustained over time; and been recognised by fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community.

The core element of the portfolio is a written statement in which nominees describe their contribution to student learning. The written statement is limited to four A4 pages in total and should include all bibliographic information that might be referred to in the submission.

References (2 references of one A4 page each)

Two references of one A4 page each to be provided by people who are able to comment on the nominee's contribution to student learning against the nominated selection criterion. One of the referees MUST be the Head of the nominee's faculty / centre / department / school / college or administration unit. If the nomination is from a team, the references should apply to the team.

Nominations Format

The portfolio application is limited to: cover page (1 page), written statement (4 pages), curriculum vitae (3 pages for individuals and 1 additional page per team member), references (2 pages) and font (minimum 11 point).

Please provide a digital photograph (small, high resolution, head and shoulders).

Paper must be A4 and should be plain white, unlaminated with matte finish. Margins must be at least 2cm with clear definition between paragraphs. Individual pages that do not meet the requirements, for instance by exceeding the pages limits, will be removed.

Nominees to submit the following portfolio by March 15:

• 8 hard copies of the portfolio
• 1 digital portfolio
• 1 digital photograph

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