POSTGRADUATE FLEXIBLE LEARNING FUNDING SCHEME
GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS
AIM:
The aim of this funding scheme is to support strategic innovation in postgraduate
coursework programs designed and delivered in flexible learning modes.
PURPOSE OF GRANTS:
This funding scheme will provide assistance with flexible learning curriculum design
or redesign and incorporation of innovative teaching and learning materials, including
multimedia resources (where appropriate), in existing or new postgraduate
coursework programs.
Funding will be provided through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to support
innovation through access to instructional design support and assistance with creation
of resources. It is expected that this central funding support will be matched by the
Faculty or Faculties in which the program is located.
FUNDING:
The funding will provide up to a maximum of $10,000 per course to support a team of
teaching and learning staff to develop and implement a flexible teaching and learning
strategy in a postgraduate coursework program.
CONDITIONS:
1. The projects selected will have a ‘program’ focus, comprising a related set of
courses which together develop or contribute to the development of a whole
program (eg not less than four courses comprising a Graduate Certificate). This
program emphasis must be demonstrated through each phase of development.
2. A maximum of 2 projects per Faculty will be considered for development.
3. The Stage 1 submission is to be completed using the Application Form proforma.
4. Those projects selected will engage in a full flexible learning curriculum
development process with a TEDI educational design team.
5. If the project involves the development of web-based course management system
the application software to be used will be WebCT. The site will operate on a
central University server.
6. The projects will be managed by a program team which will meet periodically to
maintain a team focus. A project leader must be nominated from within the
program team to be responsible for the overall progress of the project.
7. The Project leader will be required to provide periodic progress reports and the
project team to present the results of their innovations at a wrap-up workshop and
at TEDI Teaching and Innovation Showcases.
CRITERIA:
Essential:
 Extent and quality of proposed enhancement to flexibility of offerings for
students and to their teaching and learning outcomes
 An indication of how the program will be maintained and funded in future years
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A description of the student body and why this program will meet their needs.
The extent to which the project is strategically important to the Faculty
Desirable:
 Extent to which the program brings together input from more than one School or
Faculty
PROCESS:
STAGE 1:
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Application forms will be sent out by the end of September, 2003
An information seminar will be held on 10 October, 2003, providing information
on the granting process, an indication of the amount of work involved in a flexible
learning innovation, and an overview of the educational design assistance
provided by TEDI throughout the process. TEDI is available to assist Faculties to
develop their Stage 1 submissions.
Application forms will be submitted by the end of November, 2003
A shortlisting process will select the projects to proceed by the middle of
December, 2003.
STAGE 2:
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A workshop for successful applicants will be held in February 2004 to introduce
team members to their TEDI Educational Design team and to provide more
detailed information on the scoping process.
Projects selected for further development will work with a TEDI Educational
Design team to produce a full scope document and budget, with timelines. This
stage is to be completed by the start of Semester 2, 2004.
STAGE 3:
The project team will work to complete the project, ready for implementation in 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
The Senior Manager (Policy)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Tel: 3365 7255
Email: d.martin@admin.uq.edu.au
POSTGRADUATE FLEXIBLE LEARNING FUNDING SCHEME (2004)
STAGE 1 APPLICATION FORM
PROJECT TITLE
PROJECT LEADER
Title, Name, Surname
School
Contact
Ph:
Email:
OTHER PROJECT PARTICIPANTS (list by name, title and School) Please note the
anticipated contribution of each Participant to the program
Name
Title
School
Contribution
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (not more than 500 words)
FUNDS REQUESTED
Provide an indication of the funds required for the proposed project. While the funding
scheme will provide up to $10,000 per course for resource development the Faculty is
expected to provide matching funds and/or in-kind contributions (eg space, staff time).
Should the project be selected for Stage 2 development, a full scoping document will be
undertaken by TEDI free of charge.
FUNDS REQUESTED:
FACULTY CONTRIBUTIONS:
DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED STUDENT COHORT
Briefly describe the target market for the program (ie the students likely to be attracted by the
flexible learning innovations proposed for this program) in terms of the following
characteristics:
The target student cohort will be:
Predominantly domestic
Predominantly international
Mixed
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It is anticipated that the majority of students will study:
On campus
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Off campus
Either on or off campus
AND either:
Full time
Part time
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The program is aimed at students seeking:
Upgrade of professional
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qualifications
Entry to a new professional
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career
Furthering of a personal
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interest
MARKET RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN
Expand on these or any other circumstances which are likely to characterise the
anticipated student market. Note any market research undertaken to date.
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
Extent and quality of proposed enhancement to flexibility of offerings for
students and to their learning outcomes
How are student learning outcomes likely to be improved as a result of this innovation?
How will the project lead to enhanced flexibility in teaching and learning options for
students?
An indication of how the program will be maintained and funded in future years
What is the strategy to ensure that the proposed innovation becomes a mainstream and
sustainable part of the program offerings? Describe future funding sources, including
ongoing staffing commitments needed to maintain the program.
DESIRABLE
Extent to which the program brings together input from more than one School
or Faculty
ENDORSEMENT – EXECUTIVE DEAN/S
The extent to which the project is strategically important to the Faculty
The Executive Dean/s should detail how this project will advance the strategic aims of the
Faculty, with reference to the Faculty Operational Plan.
SIGNATURES
I have reviewed the proposal and believe it represents a strategically important
project for this faculty. This project therefore has my support and will be
appropriately funded.
If the project is across two or more faculties or schools please include signatures for each
Executive Dean / Head of School:
Executive Dean
Name (Title, Name, Surname)
Faculty
Signature
Date
Head of School
Name (Title, Name, Surname)
Faculty
Signature
Date
Project Leader
Name (Title, Name, Surname)
Faculty
Signature
Date