Guidelines on the CSU
Graduate Certificate in
University Leadership and
Management
Version
2.0
TRIM file number
05/XXXX
Short description
Guidelines on the Graduate Certificate in University
Leadership and Management
Relevant to
All employees of CSU
Approved by
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible officer
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
5 November, 2004
Date(s) modified
16 December, 2005, November 2010
Next scheduled review date
December, 2012
Related University documents
Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and
Management Application Form
Related legislation
Key words
guidelines, graduate certificate, postgraduate
studies, leadership, management, professional
development, career development
Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management Application Form
Last Reviewed: October 2011
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1.
PURPOSE
1.1. These guidelines describe how to apply for and select applicants for the
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Graduate Certificate in University
Leadership and Management (GCULM) course.
1.2. The GCULM provides Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff with the
opportunity to broaden their scholarship and understanding of leadership
and management and of the higher education context in which they work,
and further develop their leadership and management practice.
2.
ELIGIBILITY
The GCULM course is open to all employees of CSU who:
3.
(a)
hold a Bachelor's Degree (or are able to demonstrate an equivalence
gained through education, training and/or experience);
(b)
hold a full-time or fractional continuing appointment, or a full-time or
fractional fixed term appointment of at least three (3) years’ duration;
(c)
are currently in a leadership or management position (or are able to
demonstrate potential for leadership or management within their
workplace). This will normally be considered to be employees at or above
HEW Level 7 and Academic Level B;
(d)
are able to demonstrate that their participation in the program will be of
benefit to the University and to their career. This will be evidenced by a
written statement from the applicant,which will also be endorsed by the
employee’s immediate supervisor;
(e)
are supported in their application for entry into the program by their
current Executive Director or Dean. This will be evidenced by a statement
of support from the Executive Director or Dean, outlining how participation
in the program will be of benefit to the University; and
(f)
have identified and gained agreement from a suitable mentor/supervisor
to provide guidance and support during the workplace-based learning
project.
APPLICATION PROCESS
3.1
Two (2) months prior to the commencement of the first session in which
the GCULM will be run during any particular year, the Division of Human
Resources will place a “What’s New” notice outlining the
(a)
opening date for applications
(b)
closing date for applications
(c)
notification of application results
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3.2
4.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4.1
5.
Applications are to be submitted on the prescribed Application Form.
The membership of the Advisory Committee shall comprise of a nominee:
(a)
of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administrative) – this person shall be
the Presiding Officer of the Advisory Committee;
(b)
from the Faculty of Commerce;
(c)
of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration); and
(d)
of the Organisational and People Capability Directorate. This person
shall also act as the Executive Officer).
4.2
If the committee does not contain a member of each gender, then the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administrative) may add an academic staff
member of the required gender.
4.3
Nominated committee members shall serve for periods of two (2) years.
4.4
The Advisory Committee shall be responsible for:
(a)
evaluating applications from across CSU on a competitive basis and
in accordance with the selection criteria;
(b)
recommending applications Vice-Chancellor (Administration) for
approval;
(c)
providing feedback, on request, to unsuccessful applicants after the
public announcement of the successful applicants; and
(d)
arranging for unsuccessful applicants to be counselled by their
supervisor (if needed).
SELECTION CRITERIA
5.1
Applications shall be evaluated in relation to the following selection
criteria:
(a)
meeting the eligibility requirements (see clause 2 of these
guidelines);
(b)
endorsement from the applicant’s Dean/Executive Director and
support from his/her immediate supervisor;
(c)
the quality of the application;
(d)
ensuring a balance of general and academic staff at different levels
as well as cross-campus representation; and
(e)
ensuring that a range of discipline and occupational areas are
represented.
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5.2
6.
A total of up to fifteen (15) applications will be recommended for entry per
subject intake.
APPROVAL PROCESS
6.1
6.2
When recommending applications to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Administration), the Advisory Committee shall verify that:
(a)
applications have been submitted in the required format;
(b)
applicants meet the eligibility requirements (as specified in clause 2)
and selection criteria (as specified in clause 5); and
(c)
the scheme’s total budget for the year will not be exceeded.
The role of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) in the approval
process involves:
(a) determining approvals;
(b) advising successful and unsuccessful applicants; and
(c) arranging a public announcement of the successful applicants.
Table of amendments
Version
number
2.0
Date
16/12/2005
Short description of amendment
Guidelines reformatted into new CSU style.
Sub-clause 5.1 – 3 new selection criteria added.
3.0
14/11/2010
Due to alternate sessions during which applications will be
received, changes have been made to remove specific
details.
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Title:
Graduate Certificate in
University Leadership and
Management Application Form
Version
1.0
TRIM file number
05/XXXX
Short description
Application form for the Graduate Certificate in
university Leadership and Management
Relevant to
All employees
Approved by
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible officer
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
5 November, 2004
Date(s) modified
November 2010
Next scheduled review date
December, 2012
Related University documents
Guidelines on Graduate Certificate in University
Leadership in and Management
Related legislation
Key words
application, graduate certificate, postgraduate
studies, leadership, management, professional
development, career development
Table of amendments
Version
number
2.0
Date
Short description of amendment
15 November
2010
Simplification of wording
15 November
2010
Addition of section for endorsement of Director / Head of
School (if not immediate supervisor)
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Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and
Management Application Form
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the Privacy and Personal
Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW).
Provision of this information is a requirement of participation in CSU's Graduate Certificate in
University Leadership and Management.
Access to the information you provide is available to yourself, your supervisor and Executive
Director/Dean and those persons authorised to access the information in the course of their
duties to Charles Sturt University.
This document will be stored in the Division of Human Resources, Wagga Wagga.
PART 1
Applicant’s name:
Staff Number:
Division/Section or Faculty/School
CSU campus or site
Contact telephone number
E-mail address:
ELIGIBILITY (refer to clause 2 in the guidelines)
Details of Educational Qualifications 1
Current position: 2
Substantive Level of Appointment:
Acting Level of Appointment (if applicable)
Type of Appointment:
Mentor’s Name
 Continuing fractional time  Continuing full-time
 Fixed term of at least 3 years’ duration - fractional time
 Fixed term of at least 3 years’ duration - full time
3
Mentor’s Position
1
If you are applying without the recognised qualifications, please attach a separate statement outlining
your equivalent level of experience gained through education, training and/or experience.
2
If you are not currently in a leadership or management position, please attach a separate statement
outlining how you will have the opportunity to exercise leadership or management responsibility within
your workplace.
3 You
must have identified and gained agreement from a suitable mentor/supervisor to provide guidance
and support during the workplace-based learning project. (refer to clause 2 (f) of the guidelines)
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
I have attached a current CV and a statement (maximum of 500 words)
outlining how my participation in the GCULM will enhance my performance and
my contribution to the workplace and the University (Refer to clause 2 (d) of the
guidelines.)
Applicant’s signature:_____________________________ Date: ______________
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STATEMENT BY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Please comment on the value of this application for entry into the GCULM with
regard to the applicant’s professional development, goals of the workplace and the
relationship to the applicant’s performance management plan.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Please comment on the applicant’s potential contribution to achieving
Divisional, Faculty and/or University goals and/or priorities as specified in
strategic planning documents.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Please comment on the value of enrolment in the GCULM towards the
applicant’s professional development.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I endorse this application (please circle).
YES
NO
Signature of Immediate Supervisor: ___________________
Printed name:____________________________________Date: __________
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ENDORSEMENT BY DIRECTOR / HEAD OF SCHOOL (If not immediate
supervisor)
I endorse this application (please circle).
YES
NO
Signature of Director / Head of School: ___________________
Printed name:____________________________________Date: __________
ENDORSEMENT BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / DEAN (If not immediate
supervisor)
I endorse this application (please circle).
YES
NO
Signature of Executive Director / Dean: ___________________
Printed name:____________________________________Date: __________
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Meet Eligibility Requirements
CV
Statement as to benefit of GCULM to applicant, workplace and the University
Endorsement of application by:
Immediate supervisor
Director / Head of School
Executive Director / Dean
Applicants should forward their completed form and associated documentation to:
Manager Learning and Development, Human Resources, David Asimus Court, Wagga
Wagga.
Please refer to the website for closing date for receipt of applications
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